Deaf White Cats For Adoption

Breeding studies have defined the relationship between deafness in white cats and blue eye colour.

Deaf white cats for adoption. It is a myth that every white cat is deaf or that white cats with blue eyes green eyes or one of each are always deaf. Ear mites are common in young protruding cats. While rehoming a special needs cat can be daunting at first it is incredibly rewarding and many deaf cats can be very affectionate.

Please do look into owning a deaf cat if you are interested as it does come with challenges. If you live in New York City and are hoping to adopt from us check out the cats. Deafness is inherited in some blue-eyed white cats.

Deaf cats can have a normal quality of life and give just as much love and pleasure as those with full hearing. Please note these cats are from rescues and shelters nationwide and are not available through the ASPCA. Deaf Cat Hearing Loss Cats Ear diseases are one of the most common causes of taking cats to the veterinarian.

She is very clean but does need lots of entertainment as she cant get outside. Adoptable Cats in Your Local Shelter. The deaf cat will play with its hearing companion.

A deaf cat will tend to look to the hearing cat for visual clues about what is going on. Search by zip code to meet available cats in your area. Weird fact if a white cat has two different colored eyes and only one of them is blue the cat will deaf in the ear thats on the same side as their blue eye.

And obviously some cats of other colors are deaf for completely different reasons. However that is not guaranteed. A deaf kitten found a home with two cats who are also deaf.