Purina Cat Chow: Cat Care Center: Physical: Cat Ears and Hearing

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Subjects in this section include: the different stages of cat growth, feline dental care, spaying and neutering, vet visits, physical changes in aging cats, and more.

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Vet, naturalist, and passionate advocate for pet adoption Specialty: Physical

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How does a housecat hear better than we do?

I've heard that most cats that are solid white with blue eyes are deaf. Well, my cat is solid white with golden eyes and he is totally deaf. None of the other kittens in the litter are deaf. Nothing happened to him when he was born or since we've had him to make him this way. Could you explain to me why my cat is the deaf one? He is very loving but a bit territorial. Is this normal?

I wanted to know if a silent dog whistle affects a cat's ears the same way it does a dog's?

Do you clean out cats’ ears?

Our 16-year-old cat has polyps in her ears. She has had them surgically removed twice within the last 5 years. She gets frequent yeast infections in her ears - something that has been ongoing all her life. What causes the polyps? Our vet advised that they occur in predominately white cats - she happens to be white with some calico markings. The best part is that she didn't purr audibly until her first surgery - now she doesn't stop!

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	Mentor Steffen Runquist shares her years of experience in this video series

Have you ever noticed small white or black bumps on your cat's chin? This condition is known as feline acne and is very common in cats. Consider using a glass or steel bowl for your cats food as a plastic bowl has a greater tendency to harbor bacteria. When your cat eats, she rubs her chin along the bottom of the food bowl. Discuss this treatable condition with your veterinarian.

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