White Deaf Cats For Adoption

If a white cat has 2 blue eyes it is 3-5 times more likely to be deaf than a cat with 2 non-blue eyes and a cat with 1 blue eye is about twice as likely to be deaf as a cat with 2 non-blue eyes.

White deaf cats for adoption. 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. Please do look into owning a deaf cat if you are interested as it does come with challenges. When he was 13 his family took on a sick abandoned cat who went on to become a much-loved member of the family for 24.

For those cats with other colored eyes only 10-20 are deaf. Deaf cats can be just as alert and vibrant as their hearing counterparts and our kitten Eddie is living proof. Overall deaf cats with white coat colour and one or both blue eyes make up around about 1-15 of the total cat population.

Cats like humans have five senses with which they navigate the. February 27 2018. Signs of congenital deafness will always be evident within several weeks of birth.

These cats are not albino which is a complete lack of all pigment as they do have color in the irises of their eyes and they may have color in their skin or in part of their haircoat. If you are adopting an all-white kitty you can simply ask the shelter experts or your veterinarian if your kitty is deaf. She is 3 12 years old neutered vaccinated.

However the prevalence of white cats does vary in different geographies. If you live in New York City and are hoping to adopt from us check out the cats available at our Adoption Center. Search by zip code to meet available cats in your area.

She is very clean but does need lots of entertainment as she cant get outside. Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological condition resulting from. Cats Needing Homes - Adopt an Overlooked Cat.