are most white cats deaf?
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Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. The percentage rises to 40 percent if the cat has one blue eye, while upwards of 65 to 85 percent of all-white cats with both eyes blue are deaf. Some of these cats are deaf in only one ear.
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Although humans and cats have a similar range of hearing (on the fairly low-end of the scale) cats are capable of hearing much higher-pitched sounds of up to 1.6 octaves above the human range, and one octave above the range of a canine.
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They're born blind and deaf Kittens are born with closed eyes and closed ear canals. Their eyes usually open between the 7th and 14th day post birth. And, did you know that all kittens are actually born blue-eyed?
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Did you know that dogs with predominantly white coats can be prone to deafness? Not all white dogs are deaf, but approximately 85 different dog breeds have been reported to carry the trait that causes congenital deafness.
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Fleas are not attracted to white. White is the least attractive color to cat fleas. Fleas are dark brown. Thus, they're most noticeable on light-colored materials, such as white fur or white socks.
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Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. The percentage rises to 40 percent if the cat has one blue eye, while upwards of 65 to 85 percent of all-white cats with both eyes blue are deaf.
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White cat: Symbolizes good fortune, purity, and happiness. Grey cat: Stands for a better life. Golden cat: Promises wealth and prosperity. Other than these, it is also commonly held that if a cat washes at the back of its ears, it will surely rain.
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Humans can hear frequencies of up to 20,000 Hz, dogs hear around 45,000 Hz, cats up to 64,000 Hz, and mice up to 95,000 Hz. We are most sensitive to sounds of around 3,000 Hz.
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EDIT: I forgot to list one more very important reason your cat may have baldness in front of the ears. This is where powerful scent glands are located. Sometimes cats are vigorous leaving their smell behind and may thin the hair from rubbing. Cats that aren't altered will be more prone to excessive marking.
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Ear twitching and head shaking are common. Occasionally, ear mites infest other parts of a cat's body. Hair loss in a particular area and reddened, scratched skin suggest such an infestation.
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West Highland White Terriers are often more tolerant toward other dogs and cats than many other terriers are, especially dogs and cats who belong to their own family. But many Westies are still dominant or aggressive toward strange dogs. Westies should not be trusted off-leash.
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Torties are almost always female. Pure white cats exist, but the most common way to see white on a cat is in a bicolor pattern—patches of white with another color. Solid brown cats are very rare and usually only seen in specific breeds. Brown is more commonly seen along with tabby stripes.
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Cats are also thought to be trichromats, but not in the same way that humans are. A cat's vision is similar to a human who is color blind. They can see shades of blue and green, but reds and pinks can be confusing. These may appear more green, while purple can look like another shade of blue.
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The vet you mention may have been referring to a piece of technical minutia–perhaps all orange colored cats are technically red or ginger. ... Certain traits and coloring patterns are more prevalent in one gender but aren't really rare in the other. Most orange tabbies are males, but females aren't that rare.
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White cats are frequently associated with good luck, happiness and purity. A recent study by the University of California at Berkeley reveals that many people avoid adopting white cats because of the mistaken idea that white cats are lazy and aloof.
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All mammals are color blind, but do see more than just black & white. Like most mammals, it has long been assumed that cats and dogs are all color blind and can only see in black and white. Recent studies have found this to be untrue; Cats, dogs, bulls, and many other mammals can see in color.
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The answer is no, the Siberian tiger is not white. The biggest in the tiger family, these magnificent cats live in the Russian Far East. Also known as Amur tigers, because of the Amur river that crosses part of their territory, they mostly thrive in dense Korean pine broadleaf forest and taiga.