Is Snoopy deaf???

[furrykidsmother]

I am sorry to hear this, but I am sure that if she is or isn't she will have a wonderful life with you and her sisters!

[smokey the elder]

If she doesn't respond to the can opener, I think that's a good clue. I think she'll be fine, though.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

OH Lut,

I am so sorry I only saw this now - I havent been online very much at the moment - so many things to do before the baby arrives!!

As others have said, if she does not react to sounds without visual clues, then there is a high chance that she is deaf. I would get the vet to check anyway - sometimes it can be from birth, although other times (as with Connor) it can be a bad infection which damages the ears - my vet did some exploratory surgery on Connor to see if it was a problem which could be fixed, although in his case it could not.

In addition to all the great advice and support on PT, I also belong to deafcatsclub on Yahoo Groups - you may want to consider signing up. (PM me for more info if you like).

Crystal (my most recent foster - who also turned out to be deaf), has adjusted perfectly to her new home. The only "issue" Chantelle has with her is that she knocks things off shelves etc as she doesn't heat the BANG when things hit the floor!!

With Ally and Connor the situation has always been a bit more complex - although I think your furkids are NOT as highly-strung and temperamental as Ally is! The problem is that due to Connor's deafness, he does not hear Ally warning him to get out of her space, so they end up fighting. I hope this won't be a problem in your house - I doubt it as they already seem to be getting on so well.

Thank goodness hubby rescued little Snoopy and you were able to give her a home - I can't bear to think about what could have happened to her otherwise?

Please PM me if you want to "chat"

(((HUGS))) and scritchies to Snoopy and the other furkids!!