Hello. I have 2 cats.
I think one of my cats is deaf but I am not sure. He doesn't seem to respond to me anymore, and his ears don't really move like they use to.
He has bathroom problems, and I think he has some kind of cancer - he is getting very old.
How can I do like official tests to see if he is deaf?
2007-12-30 14:50:42 · 7 answers · asked by Ski 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
One of ours slowly went deaf till he cant' even hear the high end registers now.
If yours isn't moving his ears, and he seems suddenly surprised if you're behind him and touch him without his seeing you, then he's probably completely deaf.
Just accomodate him as much as you can, he's bound to be frustrated. You'll need to touch him more, he's not getting your voice as contact so you have to compensate with your hands.
I thought I could train mine with hand signals but that hasn't happened yet. He still needs me to physically point him to the kitchen when I get a can open for them.
2007-12-31 12:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cameo was totally deaf by the time she reached the age of 21. I could run the vacuum cleaner around her and it didn't bother her at all.
Vision also diminishes with advancing age.
Don't neglect a good vet exam and blood panel for an older cat. You need to know what you are dealing with.
2007-12-30 23:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your vet can do this as part of a geriatric health check. My cat had hearing problems and other health problems (such as hyperthyroid and very slow kidney failure). Medical treatment kept her going on well for several years and hearing loss affected her very little. See your vet.
2007-12-30 22:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the Vet. If you think he may have cancer it may actually be more than him being deaf. Good Luck!
2007-12-30 23:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by A little Southern Comfort 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well to test his hearing you could try sneaking into the room he is in and see if he hears you by turning his head to you.
(i have two young cats who hear well-its impossible to sneak up on them). or instead, clap suddenly and see if he reacts (i had a dog who was growing older and i tried it and he made no move).
2007-12-30 23:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a cat whistle and blow it. if he doesnt run off like a psycho, hes stone deaf.
2007-12-30 22:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by kayteeal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
id see a vet. thats interesting...
2007-12-30 22:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by clαirε 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋