0
They tend to be deaf. It doesn't make much difference, though, a cat won't listen to you anyhow ;-)
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoOne breed that can be white is the Persian, but many cat breeds allow the solid white coat colour. Mixed breeds can also be white with blue eyes.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoIm a cat expert and i say neither. Cats are coulor blind but not fully blind or deaf.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoWhite cats with blue eyes are actually albinos. White cats with other color eyes are not albinos. In humans, albinism can result in severe vision problems. In cats, it can cause deafness.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Are blue eyed ragdoll cats deaf?
No, not all blue eyed cats are deaf. If any any are then it is usually a condition brought about by some defect within the cats ears at birth. There is a more likelihood of an albino cat being born deaf. It doesn't mean having blue eyes makes you deaf.
What color eyes do deaf cats have?
Green or Blue. But normally is Green. If they are white it will be blue. Otherwise it doesn't matter. Also, if white cats have one blue eye and one other-colored eye, they may be deaf on the side with the blue eye.
Is it possible for a cat to go deaf from a loud noise?
When your cat has it's back to you clap your hands together really loud. If the cat's ears don't at least flicker then they didn't hear you. You could also drop something on the floor (such as a book) behind them and see if you get the same reaction. It's best to take your cat to the vet to be diagnosed properly. It's very important to check this out with the vet if your cat is allowed outside. If the cat is deaf he won't hear his natural enemies come up behind him/her. Marcy On that same note, a cat not responding to you (as stated above) does not always mean deafness. Definitely go to the vet. I was certain my year old cat was deaf when I adopted her, but after a visit to the vet I learned she had accumulated balls of wax in both ears so large that they were actually blocking her ear canals, which is why she could not hear. Evidently this problem is not all that uncommon, especially among cats whom have been living in large shelters. A simple extraction done by the vet fixes it, but it can be a lifelong, reoccurring problem. You wouldn't want to drop the book behind it because it could feel the vibrations through the floor
Are black and tans good with cats?
Yes, they are. Believe it or not, the gene that creates the color of black cats also fights off diseases, so black cats generally live long, happy lives. However, I am not sure if the same thing happens with tan cats, because white cats kind of get ill easily, and with blue eyes they are often born deaf, and as you know tan is just pretty much a darker shade of white/cream. The same things might NOT happen with tan cats though, because obviously it's a different color. I really don't know what to believe with the tan stuff though.
Are kittens born deaf?
No, they can distinguish some basic colors like Red,Blue,Yellow,Green and Orange
Are blue eyed Turkish Angola cats deaf?
No in most breeds white cats with blue eyes are deaf but with Turkish Angola cats are not deaf with a white coat and blue eyes.
What is likely about blue-eyed white cats?
They are deaf.Most white cats with blue eyes are deaf.
What is likely about blue eyed cats?
blue eyed cats with pure white long hair(and sometimes short hair) are more likely to become or be deaf
What is likely about blue eyed white cats?
They are deaf
What color cat is deaf?
White cats with blue eyes have been known to be deaf.
Cats that are white with blue eyes have the pleiotropic affect?
deaf
Is it true that white cats can't hear?
This is not strictly true. White cats with blue eyes have an increased chance of being deaf due to their genetics. Not every white cat with blue eyes will be deaf, and white cats with other coloured eyes have very little chance of being deaf.
Are blue eyed ragdoll cats deaf?
No, not all blue eyed cats are deaf. If any any are then it is usually a condition brought about by some defect within the cats ears at birth. There is a more likelihood of an albino cat being born deaf. It doesn't mean having blue eyes makes you deaf.
What is likely common in white blue eyed cats?
they are commonly deaf
What cats are most likely deaf?
Cats with this coloration are usually DEAF, not BLIND. It is in the genetics, somehow, maybe faulty breeding.
Are all white cats with blue eyes deaf or just hard headed?
First thing is first, not all white kittens are deaf. It is usually ones with blue eyes. Second, it is to do with genetics. There are certain traits in a creature's DNA that make up what they look like, how they act, what diseases they will have, and basically anything. Have you heard of dominate and recessive traits? A white kitten with blue eyes all have dominate traits in their DNA that cause them to most likely be deaf.
Are all white cats deaf?
No.
