Deaf Kitten

My sister has a deaf cat, due to an accident rather than born deaf. Since she took him on from the vets who rescued him, several years ago now, Ted has lived the life of Riley as an indoor cat. Very happily too. Traffic is the reason he is kept on doors.

I wish your cat to have a long life. But I think it is good if you keep him indoors because that would be much safer for him.If you are living in the countryside it is alright if you leave him open for a while.But if you live in the city it's always better to keep him inside your house.

We had a deaf white cat when I was a child. When we moved he disappeared and managed to find his own way back to the old house, about 5 miles. He settled down in the new house and somehow, if we went out in the car for the day, always managed to be in the garden waiting for us, as we turned in the drive. He had a long and happy life and we left him to stay with the lodger (who adored him and was also staying) when we moved house, so that as an older cat he didn't get too distressed.

I know someone with a deaf white cat. He has to be an indoor cat to keep him safe so they got another cat to keep him company.

He'll be fine - not a very good hunter but he'll survive that. Cars may be a problem, it depends what sort of cat he is. Some of mine stay around the house and garden whilst others have roamed far and wide.

I would think the only real extra danger he faces would be from cars. If your house is anywhere near a busy conurbation my suggestion is to sell your house and move to the very deep countryside.

I wish the little chap the very best of luck, and a long and happy life.