The Senses Resources from Pets Directory

Animal Planet: Ears and Hearing - Looks at cats' ears and their hearing ability.

Animal Planet: Eyes and Vision - Examines cats' ability to “see in the dark”.

Animal Planet: Sense of Touch - Examines how cats keep in constant contact with its physical environment.

Animal Planet: Smell and Taste - How a cat monitors aromas in its environment.

Cat's Eyes - Explore the anatomy and function of the feline eye. Understanding how our cats see the world gives insight into their behavior. An article by Keith Bush.

Pet Education: Hearing in Cats - Cats' sense of hearing and the ability to distinguish between similar sounds.

Pet Education: How the Sense of Smell Influences Cat Behavior - Insights into cats' sense of smell.

Pet Education: Seeing in the Dark - Why cats can see so well in semidarkness.

Pet Education: Smelling with an Open Mouth - Explains flehming in cats often seen in males and associated with breeding behavior.

Purina Cat Chow: A Cat’s Tongue – Rough Tough and Versatile - Examines cats' tongues and what they do.

Specific Breed: Feline Senses - Describes all of a cat's senses and how they are used.

VeterinaryPartner: Sense of Smell - Explains cats' sense of smell.