Can dogs see color? The truth behind your pet's eyesight

The human brain and eyes process light into color, allowing us to take in various shades of the rainbow. Our furry friends, however, do not see quite like we do.  

Dogs do not have red-sensing cones, so their sight is similar to that of someone with red-green color blindness, according to research by Jay Neitz, Bishop Professor of Ophthalmology and a color vision researcher at the University of Washington.

Read the complete story in USA Today. Learn more about Dr. Neitz's research at neitznvision.com