It’s the cutest thing, deaf kitties. There are some very lovely tiny moments when they are unable to hear you or themselves. Their pathetic attempts to attract your attention with their little meows are simply too irresistible.
This September 21st, Saturday, video serves as Exhibit A. This black cat did his hardest to wake everyone up because he wanted everyone to know. Fortunately for him, it did:
The main subject of this account for a while was @iamgooseontheloose, who defined himself as a “barn cat turned domestic king.” But Otter is starting to take over at this point!
His mother adopted Tter, a rescue, back in August. He had two issues: he was underweight, a little unkempt, and there was something wrong with his eye. He’s clearly deaf, though they’re not sure if that’s because he was born that way or if something occurred to him.
Otter has been completely accustomed to Goose since returning home. Given that Goose complains a lot, it fits perfectly! There are other videos of Otter making wake-up noises if you can’t get enough of them. Although Goose isn’t well-known for his wake-up noises, he occasionally becomes viral due to his profoundly orange behavior.
How to Identify Deafness in Your Cat
Determining whether your cat is deaf may seem like a simple task, but it’s actually more difficult than it seems. Cats can have hearing impairments in addition to being deaf; as deafness is a spectrum, it’s critical to determine your cat’s level of deafness to ensure their comfort.
There are other symptoms that might accompany deafness, such as persistent head shaking or vertigo. Deaf cats may experience difficulties with volume control or balance.
In the event that you observe these symptoms, you ought to:
- Try addressing them by name and revealing a bag containing their preferred snacks or meals from the other room. If they show up, they probably don’t have any hearing loss.
- Try doing it in the same room with your back to them so they can’t see you if they don’t come.
- Try yelling their name, snapping, clapping, and making other loud noises if they don’t come. Cats are easily startled.
It’s essential to schedule a veterinarian visit as soon as you think you have enough evidence to conclude that your pet may be deaf or at least hard of hearing, especially if they are also experiencing other problems. Although there isn’t a treatment for it, getting confirmation is the first step in creating whatever modifications you can to improve your deaf cat’s comfort!
