All White Cats Deaf

How will I know if my cat is deaf.

All white cats deaf. The reasons for it are genetic but are very different from simply being caused by one gene. According to the ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats 17 to 20 percent of white cats with nonblue eyes are deaf. Are all white cats deaf.

Due to their genetic make-up a white cat with blue eyes is 3-5 times more likely to be deaf than a cat with different coloured eyes. Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. 80-85 of white cats have non-blue eyes.

075 2 of cats have a white coat and blue eyes. This is because white cats are more likely to be deaf than other colors of cat. Additionally not all white cats are deaf and although deafness is more common in white cats with blue eyes not even all blue-eyed white cats are deaf.

If your cat has a congenital defect it just means it was an issue that was present at birth. Interestingly deaf cats who are white and have blue eyes make up around just 1-15 of the total cat population. For deafness in white cats is not carried by a specific gene.

These hair cells are connected to the auditory hearing nerves which sparks a nerve impulse down the auditory pathway that connects to the brain. 15-20 of white cats have blue eyes. These cats are not albino which is a complete lack of all pigment as they do have color in the irises of their eyes and they may have color in their skin or in part of their haircoat.

Hereditary deafness is a major concern in white cats and even more so if one or both irises are blue in color. Not all cat breeds are created equal and some furry felines are more prone to deafness than others. Cats who are born deaf might have had a congenital defect says Dr.