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Hi all,
Just got back from the vets as Talisin wasn't responding to being called, ears weren't twitching and he was always surprised / startled when you went up to him.
Vet has checked him over and he is OK, no infections in his ears etc. but he is completely deaf in both ears. This appears to have happened over the last month. Can it happen that quick.?
He has always been an outdoor cat, how can we make the adjustment to stay in without traumatising him..?
The black and white furry fluffball is 14 almost 15 now and its heartbreaking to see him getting on and slower than he used to be.
Is there anything else we can do..? hearing aid perhaps..?
Never had to deal with this before and he is my Mum's world after Dad died so she is understandably upset.
Thanks
Claire
Forgot to add, the vet turned Tally so his back was to the vet and the vet banged on the table, Tally didn't even respond to the vibrations. Is that something else to worry about..?
Just got back from the vets as Talisin wasn't responding to being called, ears weren't twitching and he was always surprised / startled when you went up to him.
Vet has checked him over and he is OK, no infections in his ears etc. but he is completely deaf in both ears. This appears to have happened over the last month. Can it happen that quick.?
He has always been an outdoor cat, how can we make the adjustment to stay in without traumatising him..?
The black and white furry fluffball is 14 almost 15 now and its heartbreaking to see him getting on and slower than he used to be.
Is there anything else we can do..? hearing aid perhaps..?
Never had to deal with this before and he is my Mum's world after Dad died so she is understandably upset.
Thanks
Claire
Forgot to add, the vet turned Tally so his back was to the vet and the vet banged on the table, Tally didn't even respond to the vibrations. Is that something else to worry about..?
I don't know about vibrations etc, but I did used to have a deaf cat. I guess as he's just lost his hearing he'll be going through a traumatic experience so will take some getting used to.
However my Edith was perfectly happy to go outside for toilet but she never stayed out unless you were with her. She was also extremely clingy as you become a much more important security to them. In fact it was always seconds after I'd sat down she would jump on my lap, purring away. If I wasnt sat down she'd be following me around meowing unless she was asleep. The meowing also gets quite loud as they can't hear it.
However my Edith was perfectly happy to go outside for toilet but she never stayed out unless you were with her. She was also extremely clingy as you become a much more important security to them. In fact it was always seconds after I'd sat down she would jump on my lap, purring away. If I wasnt sat down she'd be following me around meowing unless she was asleep. The meowing also gets quite loud as they can't hear it.
I've had three cats that went deaf in a very short space of time (still got one of them).
He initially was pretty depressed and confused, then as he started to get used to it, started making the most awful noise. Really howling and "shouting" all the time.
Now, he seems almost back to normal as he has become used to not hearing.
We still try and not sneak up on him as he does get a real fright if he's not aware you are so close to him.
My cat is 20 now so it's just a sign of getting old.
He initially was pretty depressed and confused, then as he started to get used to it, started making the most awful noise. Really howling and "shouting" all the time.
Now, he seems almost back to normal as he has become used to not hearing.
We still try and not sneak up on him as he does get a real fright if he's not aware you are so close to him.
My cat is 20 now so it's just a sign of getting old.
Thanks guys. I guess I am just worried about my boy. I have noticed that he is a bit more wobbly when walking and then can have a startles moment when a bird or something comes into his eyeline.
Mum is only going to let him out when she is there and will be notifying the neighbours as a precaution.
I hate seeing him get old.
Claire
Mum is only going to let him out when she is there and will be notifying the neighbours as a precaution.
I hate seeing him get old.
Claire
My old cat, when she got to about 15 she went completely deaf. even you walking up to her she would not know you were there, only when you stroked her did she know you where there.
so it is normal as they get old to not hear anything, like people, they get deaf as they get old.
my cat lasted till she was 21, so you might have a few years left of your cat being deaf.
so it is normal as they get old to not hear anything, like people, they get deaf as they get old.
my cat lasted till she was 21, so you might have a few years left of your cat being deaf.
Not an uncommon problem, it would seem.
I had to check your location as, this afternoon, we met two young girls chasing after a black and white cat which was wandering into our street and they told us it was deaf and about 14 years old.
Next door neighbours also have a deaf cat. The main problem is when it walks along the dividing fence. Our dog goes barmy, barking at it but, of course, it takes no notice.
If I was you I'd trust in the cat's survival instincts and not worry about the deafness too much.
I had to check your location as, this afternoon, we met two young girls chasing after a black and white cat which was wandering into our street and they told us it was deaf and about 14 years old.
Next door neighbours also have a deaf cat. The main problem is when it walks along the dividing fence. Our dog goes barmy, barking at it but, of course, it takes no notice.
If I was you I'd trust in the cat's survival instincts and not worry about the deafness too much.
My old cat was stone deaf for the last 5 years of her 18 year life span. She coped extremely well with little change in behaviour and still went outside often. Only downside was she would get a fright if she didn't realise someone was approaching and would very occasionally yowl loudly down the hallway if she wasn't sure anyone was around, but would stop immediately if we made our presence known.
Do you need to keep him inside?
My cat Charlie was deaf as anything but lived from 10-20 outside, he was hit by a car in the end, but having seen him rolling over in pleasure the previous day outside I wouldn't have it any other way.
His happiness outside was a real comfort 'when he went'.
My cat Charlie was deaf as anything but lived from 10-20 outside, he was hit by a car in the end, but having seen him rolling over in pleasure the previous day outside I wouldn't have it any other way.
His happiness outside was a real comfort 'when he went'.
I don't know. The vet said to, but as far as we can tell he mainly stays in the back garden or wanders into one other back garden, we have popped a note through their door warning them that Tally is now deaf so please just be a bit careful not to startle him.
They are good neighbours so don't think it will be an issue.
Claire
They are good neighbours so don't think it will be an issue.
Claire
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