Cats have a very keen sense of hearing, unfortunately, it’s also the first sense that goes. In cats, deafness may be congenital, meaning it’s present at birth, or the condition can be acquired. Some cases of deafness may be reversible when the underlying cause can be treated. However, other causes can be permanent.
Loss of hearing in cats can be age-related. Deafness can take place gradually over time as a cat ages, therefore it often goes unnoticed. Age-relate deafness is a consequence of eardrums that thicken and become less flexible as cats age. The inner ears’ delicate structures also lose their sensitivity to vibration. In senior cats, loss of hearing is usually caused by a combination of the fusing of the bones of the inner ear and nerve damage.
Being exposed to loud noises, such as firecrackers or loud music, have also been implicated in hearing loss in cats.
Congenital deafness usually affects white cats with blue eyes. However, not all white cats or white cats with blue or green eyes are deaf.
Any sign of an ear problem should warrant an appointment with your animal hospital Coral Springs, FL.
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