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What To Know Before Adopting A Deaf Cat?

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Some deaf cats may feel a vibration in the floor as we approach them, but others may not, so it is important not to sneak up and startle them. Often, firmly tapping a foot nearby is enough to wake them or get their attention It is also important to teach children appropriate respect for deaf … Read more

Why Are White Cats With Blue Eyes Deaf?

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The pure white cat with luminous blue eyes is an attrac- tive image familiar to many. These animals are well-known to be commonly affected by a congenital hereditary deaf- ness that may affect one or both ears; the deafness is linked to the so-called W gene. Do blue-eyed cats go deaf? Domesticated cats with blue … Read more