2007-09-29 10:54:44 · 25 answers · asked by helen p 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Well, we were lucky, our male cat went deaf and senile, but we live in a house that is a long way from traffic, people etc so he sat in the sunshine and we had to pick him up and carry him indoors for his food. He is dead now (died at 21) and he was a terrible loss. But yes, if you don't live in a safe, remote and quiet place, keep her indoors. Please stroke her for me, bless her.
2007-09-29 11:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have checked with the vet and she really has lost her hearing (ie., canker etc could cause hearing loss in which case it can be cured)then sadly her time outside must be stopped or you may lose her sooner than need be, but do remember she is a grand old lady (my eldest lived to 21 but it was a shock to every one that she and the other two lived over 18 years as it is a very long time indeed for cats)and soon sadly you must be prepared to lose her. However keep her safely in and I shall hope that she lives as long as mine did.
blessings to you and the cat
Dot x
2007-09-29 14:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way on earth I would part with my beloved cat just because she had gone deaf. She can still have a very good life for the years she has left. FYI I had a cat die a couple of years ago and she was going on 21. So she could be around for a bit if she is otherwise healthy. Good luck and give her a hug from me.
2007-09-29 11:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by elyag43 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Cats are predatory animals who use all of their senses to survive. If she is deaf, it will decrease her chances of being able to sense other predators. Plus if you live in an area with traffic, this could put her in danger for an unfortunate incident involving a car.
2007-09-29 11:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Misti M 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it really wouldnt be safe to let your cat out for long peroids now as shes deaf, but then if shes used to being out it will upset her. you could try having a cage with a closed run attached to it then your cat could go outside in safety
2007-09-29 20:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by magiclady2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!
A deaf cat can't hear cars coming up behind them, dogs coming at them or any other danger out of their line of sight.
2007-09-29 12:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think what you mean is keep her in the house? You could buy her an outdoor pen so she can still experience the sights and smells of outdoors but keep her in the house most of the time.
EDIT: And it might help to put a collar with a bell on her so you can hear where she is in the house since she won't hear you calling her.
2007-09-29 11:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by bestia diligo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, under the circumstances it is safer to keep her indoors.
But if she loves to go outside you can arrange for someone in the family to let her out under supervision, at certain times.
This way she will get a chance to enjoy being outdoors still.
chirpy
2007-09-29 11:38:37 · answer #8 · answered by chirpy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, she's your responsibility deaf/sick or whatever else may happen.
my cat is deaf and she's losing her vision. she prefers to stay in a familiar part of the house now, but she's fine.
2007-09-29 11:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by black cat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless you know for sure that she stays in your backyard during the day you should probably keep her in. That way you can know she's in the house (or backyard if the first part fits) because calling her to find out where she would be pointless now, sadly.
Goodluck.
2007-09-29 11:14:20 · answer #10 · answered by kemmet1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋