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The white-spotted cat hisses at the dog, the solid-white deaf cat dozes unaware of the barking. Congenital sensorineural deafness occurs commonly in domestic cats with a white coat. It is a congenital deafness caused by a degeneration of the inner ear. [1] Deafness is far more common in white cats than in those with other coat colours.
Degeneration of the cochlea and saccule, as seen in Waardenburg syndrome, has also been found in deaf white cats, Dalmatians and other dog breeds, white minks and mice. [52] Domesticated cats with blue eyes and white coats are often completely deaf. [53] Deafness is far more common in white cats than in those with other coat colors.
Blue-eyed cats with white fur have a high incidence of genetic deafness. [1] Cat genetics describes the study of inheritance as it occurs in domestic cats. In feline husbandry it can predict established traits of the offspring of particular crosses. In medical genetics, cat models are occasionally used to discover the function of homologous ...
A video capturing the endearing moment of a deaf rescue cat realizing her owner’s homecoming has melted the hearts of many on the internet. The feline’s owner posted the video clip on TikTok ...
Some strains of animals, such as white cats, have a tendency to congenital deafness. [1] Some known chemicals and elements can also affect deafness in animals. [2] Deafness can occur in almost any breed of cat or dog. This includes both pure-breed and mixed-breed animals, although there may be more prevalence in some specific breeds. [3]
Smiley is 9 years old and has a myriad of health issues; she's deaf, has anemia, dehydration, possible thyroid issues, and possibly an ear infection.But that doesn't mean she doesn't deserve a ...
Some genetic conditions that result in a "leucistic" appearance include piebaldism, Waardenburg syndrome, vitiligo, Chédiak–Higashi syndrome, flavism, isabellinism, xanthochromism, axanthism, amelanism, and melanophilin mutations. Pale patches of skin, feathers, or fur (often referred to as "depigmentation") can also result from injury.
The stray cat was ready to tussle. The footage shows the cat keeping one eye out for trouble. And boy did it find him. It appears that one of the kitty's fur-siblings was trying to get into it ...