Pure White Cats Deaf

White cat names inspired by nature, weather & the seasons.

Pure white cats deaf. I often wondered if being all white contributed to his health issues, and a vet commented once that she'd had white cats in the past that were more high maintenance than her other cats. Data supporting this is not available. Not all white cats are deaf.

Cats can be deaf in one or both ears. Contrary to popular belief, white cats are no more likely than any other coat color to be deaf. 5% of the general cat population is white cats (i.e.

Cats can suffer from hearing loss due to increasing age, chronic ear infections, or may be born with a defect. Repeated exposure to the sun, especially on hairless areas like the ears. White cats are at greater risk of sunburn and developing skin cancer.

Deafness in white cats typically is a genetic condition, resulting from the dominant white gene, commonly referred to as the (w) gene. Deafness in cats can present some challenges but overall, they can have a fairly healthy, normal life. If you suspect your cat might be deaf in one or both ears, your veterinarian can organise a baer test.

It’s important to remember that not all white cats with blue eyes are naturally deaf. I am selling my 2 lovely cats due to sadly not having time for them anymore, looking for the perfect home for them, they are indoor cats due to missy being deaf. You can help a deaf cat lead a happy,.

White cats need to inherit a particular gene or gene complex to be diagnosed deaf. Just remember that if they are pure white then it increases the chance that it will be deaf. Persians also come in white or not completely pure like chinchilla.