Deaf White Cats For Adoption

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Deaf white cats for adoption. 25 of white cats with yellow eyes have normal hearing. Use the nationwide database of cats looking for good homes below. The deaf cat will play with its hearing companion.

Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. And obviously some cats of other colors are deaf for completely different reasons. Deafness is more likely to occur in white cats with blue eyes.

Many white cats are born deaf with studies finding that as many as 65 to 85 of white cats with blue eyes experience permanent hearing loss. If you are adopting an all-white kitty you can simply ask the shelter experts or your veterinarian if your kitty is deaf. The deafness is caused by degeneration of the auditory apparatus of the inner ear and may affect one ear unilateral or both ears bilateral.

Cats like humans have five senses with which they navigate the. Find out more here. Generally it is harder to tell if a cat is deaf than it is to tell that a dog is deaf particularly if there is a hearing cat in the household.

Veterinary fees are covered by The Trust. Deafness in white cats with blue eyes is a form of congenital deafness medically known as unilateral or bilateral congenital sensorineural deafness. It is ideal for declawing to take place at an early age.

A deaf cat will tend to look to the hearing cat for visual clues about what is going on. Ear mites are common in young protruding cats. If youre unsure VCA Animal Hospital veterinarians point out a simple quiet clap or jangle of your keys can tell you if a kitty is deafif theres no.