Pure White Cats Deaf

I am not sure but I think it was an inherited problem.

Pure white cats deaf. 15-40 of these pure white cats have one or two blue-eyes. Hereditary deafness is a major concern in white cats and even more so if one or both irises are blue in color. If the cat has even a single spot on it it is not considered pure white.

A survey of 185 white cats reported the following results. Signs of dizziness or disorientation. These animals are well-known to be commonly affected by a congenital hereditary deaf-ness that may affect one or both ears.

No longer being afraid of the vacuum cleaner or other loud appliances. Black and white cats do however have a different physique than most felines. Historically white cats were prone to being deaf I am not referring to pedigrees.

When cats with the W gene are bred the resulting litters have the chance to inherit faulty hearing. Deafness in White Cats. Usually pure white cats can have the risk of deafness skin disorder and poor vision.

Inherited Deafness in White Cats. 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 ie.

95 of the general cat population is non-white cats ie. Speculation around white cats and their higher likeliness for developing hearing issues has been officially studied as early as 1868. White spotting is not linked to being deaf.