How do you raise a deaf cat?

Answer 1

My kitty became totally deaf as she grew older.

It is a good idea to keep your cat inside, to prevent him/her from being hit by cars or attacked by animals, etc. Please put a tag with your phone # and the fact that the cat is deaf on his collar, just in case he slips out of the house.

Since the kitty won't hear you if you call him, try to keep him on a regular routine so he knows when to expect to be fed, etc.

Try not to walk directly behind your cat, as you may scare him. I tried to get into the corner of my kitty's vision, so I wouldn't startle her.

Good luck to you and your kitty, and I hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

The same as you would with any other cat. One of my friends had a deaf cat. The cat was no different than the other cats with the exception of hearing.
She did not let her outside. She was able to teach the cat "sign language" such as come here, get down, etc. She had the cat on a regular routine such as feeding, going out on a screened in porch, and made sure to move slower than she normally did with the other cats. She could feel vibrations and would know to look around.
My friend actually had a blind cat at the same time! She kept this cat in the house also with basically the same care but did not move anything around the house unless she had to.
You will do fine with her. Good luck!

Answer 3

I myself raised a deaf cat, all white with blue eyes, and she was the most affectionate cat. She would be very loud when meowing because she could not tell volume. Make sure you look for her when ever you get home to let her know you are there, NEVER let a deaf cat outside. you can not call them, (then again what cat ever comes when you call?) but you can attract their attention by stomping on the floor or waving at them. They are just like normal cats, with the same problems and virtues, just a little bit more care is needed. Get to know where they sleep most often so you can find them. Otherwise just play with them like a regular cat, but bells and such won't work, just movement.

Answer 4

Raising a deaf cat is no different than one with hearing. Just be careful about not letting it out. The cat feels vibration, and its other senses are very sharp,

Answer 5

Basically, the way you would raise any cat. Of course, a deaf cat should not be allowed to go outdoors (except in an enclosure or on a leash).

You can teach her hand signals for "food" etc. If you want her attention and she's not looking at you, try stomping on the floor, she may be able to feel the vibration.

Answer 6

keep it indoors. you and the cat should both learn signs for the major things like food and water. the cat can learn it as long as you are willing to use it and take the time to teach. we did that with one of the kittens that we rescued. she was deaf from birth. once your cat associates the sign with what you are going to give it then it will respond every time. your cat may need more attention than others since it is special needs. make sure that you have good locks on the windows. the kitten learned how to open them and jumped out one day. luckily the dog packed her in as if it was one of her puppies.

Answer 7

Probably the same way you'd raise any hearing cat. They ignore you most of the time anyway. I would keep her as an inside kitty though.

Answer 8

the cat is deaf, but the sens and feel is still there, you can attract the attention, by the sens or vibration

Answer 9

Please keep her indoors only, she could be in danger outside and never hear it coming. Other than that, pretty much the same as any other cat, except she won't hear you call "here kitty kitty"

Answer 10

The cat will be fine--the other senses will become all that more keen.