How to Care for Deaf Cats

By understanding and responding the unique needs of your deaf cat, the two of you will develop a closer relationship and better communication skills.

How to Care for Deaf Cats.

The sensitive pet owner can learn from watching how his or her pet reacts and adapts to its surroundings. It takes time, persistence, and patience for both owner and pet to know each other and learn to "speak" each other's language.

All cats need basic care, but deaf cats need their owner to be more aware that their cat is at risk especially if they go outside, or live with other people, and animals. Knowing how to properly care for a deaf cat is important to its happiness and wellbeing.

Family members must be aware of the cats hearing loss and treat it fairly. It is easy to alarm a sleeping deaf cat if it is approached too suddenly. Care should be taken not to startle a deaf cat, this is easy to do if we understand that cats have other senses.

If we stomp our feet when approaching a resting cat it will feel the vibrations and as such will not be alarmed. Some people might think this is silly, but stressed cats tend to urinate in the home so it is better not to stress out a cat.

Living with a deaf pet is a challenging yet very rewarding experience. Beau has added variety, love and much song to our lives. He is happy, loving and very good at letting me know what he needs now.