Deaf White Cats For Adoption

Deafness is more likely to occur in white cats with blue eyes.

Deaf white cats for adoption. King the kitten was born outside and the only survivor in his feline family. The kitten was in poor shape suffering from a maggot infestation and had to. It is ideal for declawing to take place at an early age.

All this can cause deafness. Please do look into owning a deaf cat if you are interested as it does come with challenges. A deaf kitten found a home with two cats who are also deaf.

Among white cats with two blue eyes about 60-80 are deaf. Find your Local Cat Rehoming Organisations. How will I know if my cat is deaf.

The Odds of Deafness in White Cats. Dominant epistatic white is a masking gene that overrides all other coat colours and is symbolised with the letters WD. Sometimes this is just done on the front feet sometimes it is done all all of them.

Whether youve decided to adopt a deaf cat from a rescue centre or are learning to cope with your cats diagnosis there are plenty of ways to help make your feline friends life easier. The gene responsible is an. They share an incredible bond.

Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. The deaf cat will play with its hearing companion. Deaf cats can have a normal quality of life and give just as much love and pleasure as those with full hearing.