Pure White Cats Deaf

Cornell University cites a study that found that 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes were born deaf.

Pure white cats deaf. However that is not guaranteed. However there is no need to be feared to bring a cat with blue eyes home because more than 50 percents of cats who are not pure white their blue eyes are not always related to deafness and blindness. 15-40 of these pure white cats have one or two blue-eyes.

20-40 have normal hearing. 5 of the general cat population is white cats ie. Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf.

20-40 have normal hearing. Generally it occurs in breeds having white blue eyes. White spotting is not linked to being deaf.

Black and white cats do however have a different physique than most felines. Deafness is more likely to occur in white cats with blue eyes. Inherited Deafness in White Cats.

These cats will have hearing loss on the same side that she has a blue eye. They are deaf even if they have a blue eye. Deafness in blue-eyed white cats.

25 of white cats with yellow eyes have normal hearing. How can you tell if a white cat is deaf. Historically white cats were prone to being deaf I am not referring to pedigrees.