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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.
A TikTok video of a deaf rescue cat, Mij, running to her owner after realizing they arrived home, has gone viral. In the caption of the clip, the owner wrote, “Straight [up] for cuddles as soon ...
This is not true, as there are many blue-eyed cats with perfect hearing. However, white cats with blue eyes do have slightly higher probability of genetic deafness than white cats of other eye colors. [15] White cats having one blue and one other-colored eye are called "odd-eyed" and may be deaf on the same side as the blue eye. [16]
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 ...
The cats in this video know exactly who belongs in their kitchen and who doesn’t. And when a curious kitty ventures inside, they have strong opinions about whether or not he’s going to be ...
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.
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