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Deaf Kitten

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tengis19 Sat 28-May-16 09:34:24

Hi All

We have a beautiful white blued eyed kitten who we have found out is deaf. We did have an inkling due to colouring and no reaction to loud sounds etc and mentioned to a vet on first injection visit but just to be told only time will tell.

Visited another vet in practice and he confirmed he thought he was deaf. It is not a problem as we fell in love with him and now I think love him more due to this.

I have read that deaf cats should be indoor cats and I understand why as they cannot hear the dangers. But I personally think that is not right due to the nature of cats. I have thought about making the garden escape proof but we have two other cats.

I just wondered if anyone else has a deaf cat and can give us some tips on helping him have a good life.

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jinglbellsfrocks Sat 28-May-16 09:53:21

I would think the only real extra danger he faces would be from cars. If your house is anywhere near a busy conurbation my suggestion is to sell your house and move to the very deep countryside.

I wish the little chap the very best of luck, and a long and happy life.

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whitewave Sat 28-May-16 09:56:34

He'll be fine - not a very good hunter but he'll survive that. Cars may be a problem, it depends what sort of cat he is. Some of mine stay around the house and garden whilst others have roamed far and wide.

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watermeadow Sat 28-May-16 20:16:01

I know someone with a deaf white cat. He has to be an indoor cat to keep him safe so they got another cat to keep him company.

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dustyangel Sat 28-May-16 20:33:46

We had a deaf white cat when I was a child. When we moved he disappeared and managed to find his own way back to the old house, about 5 miles. He settled down in the new house and somehow, if we went out in the car for the day, always managed to be in the garden waiting for us, as we turned in the drive. He had a long and happy life and we left him to stay with the lodger (who adored him and was also staying) when we moved house, so that as an older cat he didn't get too distressed.

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annette123 Mon 06-Jun-16 08:40:37

I wish your cat to have a long life. But I think it is good if you keep him indoors because that would be much safer for him.If you are living in the countryside it is alright if you leave him open for a while.But if you live in the city it's always better to keep him inside your house.

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Alima Mon 06-Jun-16 11:55:01

My sister has a deaf cat, due to an accident rather than born deaf. Since she took him on from the vets who rescued him, several years ago now, Ted has lived the life of Riley as an indoor cat. Very happily too. Traffic is the reason he is kept on doors.

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