Image by baran65 from Pixabay Why Are Some Cats White? Have you ever wondered why some cats are white? Let's explore the reasons behind this unique fur color! Genetics Play a Role Just like humans inherit traits from their parents, cats also get their fur color from their genes. The gene responsible for white fur in cats is called the "white spotting gene." This gene can cause a cat to have completely white fur or just patches of white mixed with other colors. Image by Tania Van den Berghen from Pixabay Albino Cats Some white cats are albino, which means they lack pigmentation in their fur, eyes, and skin. Albino cats have pink noses and ears, and their eyes may appear red or pink due to the lack of pigment in their irises. Image by Veronica Kaiser from Pixabay Deafness in White Cats Did you know that many white cats with blue eyes are deaf? This is because the gene responsible for white fur is linked to the gene that causes blue eyes and deafness. Not all white cats w...