Do cats and dogs really have better night vision than humans?

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Do cats see in the dark better than us? What about dogs?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, both dogs and cats see better in the dark than we do. They have larger pupils, and more light-sensitive cells called rods in the retina (the back part of the eye), which allows them to make better use of limited light in dark environments :)

Do cats and dogs really have better night vision than humans?

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