It’s useful to remind ourselves that there is nearly always someone who is suited to a so-called “unadoptable” shelter cat. It’s just a question of the one meeting the other. Here are two examples where the right person met an … Continue reading →
There is a surprisingly high percentage of all-white deaf cats. This cutie is deaf and unable to hear her approaching human guardian which means she is more likely to be surprised by his/her close presence when he turns up. It … Continue reading →
People are asking Dr Google for advice on why it seems that their cat has gone deaf. This means that their cat has lost hearing substantially. Below is a list of possible causes of feline hearing loss. old age can … Continue reading →
It is possible to make a judgement as to whether your domestic cat companion has begun to lose her hearing. This article explains what you can do to make that judgement.
Continue reading →People are interested in the prevalence of deafness in white cats. Fortunately, a useful research study tells us the information that we are looking for. The study is entitled: Aetiology, Prevalence and Diagnosis of Deafness in Dogs and Cats By … Continue reading →
This page sets out the causes of hearing loss in cats. In the second half of the page I make a note about deafness due to developmental defects. Some cat owners may not be initially aware that their cat is … Continue reading →
By Jennifer Moore Living with a deaf cat is a very different experience than living with cats who can hear. The first thing you learn is that you obviously cannot call them by their name and expect a response. I … Continue reading →
My 18-year-old beloved tortoiseshell (calico) long-hair female seems to be going deaf. Her sight is already impaired in one of her eyes. So concerned over her as she no longer wants to go out, does not trust anyone other than … Continue reading →
Introduction by Michael This page is in memory of Mischief. A visitor to the site, Claire Louise Harpham, recently made a comment about her cat Mischief. This is the comment…. Sadly yesterday our beloved cat Mischief passed away in my … Continue reading →
This is an interesting Helmi Flick studio photograph of two white cats. The central cat, a male named “Monk”, does not have blue eyes. He might not be deaf. He has a 19% chance of being deaf. Up to 85% … Continue reading →
