I have just bought a ragdoll kitten and am 99.9% sure that he is deaf as we have been doing a lot of building work on our house and he doesn't even look when drills are being used two feet away from him. He also doesn't look or even twitch his ears when we put the vacuum cleaner above his head and turn it on full power! How will this affect his life long term?
2006-08-28 01:27:48 · 13 answers · asked by hayley b 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It won't, but to call out to you kitten you should stomp on the floor so he'll feel the vibrations of the floor. Sounds silly but my friend used to do that with her deaf cat and we do it with our deaf dog so. Just cuddle your kitten enough...not because he's deaf but because cats are just great :)... and don't try to vacuum your kitten again lol
2006-08-28 01:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he needs to be an indoor kitty only, as he will not hear cars or other things that could cause him harm. Also dogs that may not be so cat friendly. I would have him checked out by the vet to be sure that he is deaf. It could be that he just doesn't startle all that easily. I think since he won't know any other life, he should adjust to everything just fine. You may want to start using some hand signals for here, down, no so that he starts learning some basic training.
2006-08-28 08:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you contacted the breeder? That is the first thing I would do. Make sure that your cat stays inside and should have a normal life. White cats with one blue and one green eye tend to be deaf. Is that the case with yours?
2006-08-28 14:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the vet do a quick test with one of your regular visits. But it shouldn't affect him, just keep him inside. You'll have to find a new way to get his attention, but his other sences should highten and compensate for the lose of hearing.
2006-08-28 08:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by cougardame 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would take him to the vet to be 100% sure. and it will not affect his life they learn how to deal with it. and if he is deaf his smelling taste and everything else is alot better. good luck and don't give up on the little guy.
2006-08-28 09:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by teddybearleogirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat was born deaf and she is fine. She is 13 years old. Is he all-white? Many all-white cats are deaf.
2006-08-28 09:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't except that he will be at more risk crossing the road etc. Otherwise I doubt it will make any difference to him. It is likely to make more difference to you as you will not be able to call him in or discourage naughty behaviour by shouting.
2006-09-01 04:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by TC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to keep him inside and he willbe fine in your secure home. He may not ever learn his name or come when you call him but most cats don't anyway.
2006-08-28 08:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING.I saw a show on animal planet
where a deaf kitten saved their life.be happy of what you have.
2006-08-28 08:32:08 · answer #9 · answered by Alana. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan to keep him inside, since he wouldn't be able to hear dangerous things and could get in trouble outdoors.
2006-08-28 08:33:21 · answer #10 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋