Is Snoopy deaf???

[Sonia59]

Well, she is a very lucky girl that my hubby crossed her path one month ago. If not, she would never have made it this far in this world

Absolutely, and that is the most important

I did not realize she could be deaf, but from your description it really seems so.

It does not seem to handicap her, and as long as she is an indoor cat she will be safe.

[Donnaj4962]

Awwww, sweet little Snoopy. She is so adorable. I have no advice to give you, but I wanted to agree with others that she is in the right place to live a beautiful life with you, your husband, and her fursibs.

[Lizzie]

My Ginger is deaf and has been for a few years now (she's about to turn 20), and the only problem is when I am trying to rush down a hallway that she is strolling down. She can't hear me coming, and doesn't react to the vibrations of my movement either, so she leaps away and runs when she sees movement of me passing her out of the corner of her eye. Of course, most of the time I just wander along behind her so that I don't startle her, but mornings are rush time and I have no choice. I remember reading that the COTD can sense vibrations, so I wonder why Ginger does not.

Snoopy is incredibly lucky to have found a safe home. She wouldn't have heard a car or dog out there on her own.

[catmandu]

My dear Mothers Favorite Cat Missy was deaf from birth too.You just have to be cautios around Snoopy,as to not startle her when she cant tell that you are coming.
She has a Guide Cat Duo in Niagara Falls in Mr Scrappy Angel and Mr Fluffy Angel!
Snoopy is indeed a very Lucky Cat,,to have been rescued by You!!!

[kb2yjx]

Dear Lut!!! I was very sorry to read that there is the chance that little Snoopy might be deaf. Have you taken her to the vet to be checked out? She looks so good in the photo!! Snoopy is one very lucky kitty to be rescued by your husband and cared for by you!!!

[sandragonfly]

why are some sorry?

well yay, another deaf cat! (like me).. well, I have one deaf cat, eclypse - (the white one with odd-eyes in siggy) and she's just a lovebug!

don't drop the can, deaf cats are very, very sensitive with feelings/vibrations or loud noises they can feel on floor - try to shake it far enough, not too hard though. also try this, shake the treats (if you usually do) behind a wall where she can't see you. if only three others came to you, yeah, I guess so - sounds like you're right anyway, she haven't react well enough lately.

are you going to have her tested by a vet if you aren't sure? eclypse's foster mom didn't know she was deaf until three months later!

[Sus]

Hello, Lut!

I agree with all the above that Snoopy very well could be deaf! Her behaviour sounds very much like the oddities that made me wonder, when I got a kitten - Oliver - some years ago. It took me a while back then to figure out what the problem was!

During his first year Oliver learned to respond to vibrations of the floor or other objects, so I don't think dropping anything onto the floor would be conclusive as a proof of deafness. The enhanced ability to feel vibrations can be utilized, however: I learned to tap on the cupboard, or the mattress or whatever he was sleeping on, in order not to give him a shock if I needed his attention. I had to figure out quite different methods of training for him - since shouting "no!" had absolutely no effect!!

Oliver also learned to pay attention to my other cat, Chili, and to do what he did. It all worked out very well! The only problem about a deaf cat, is that it should probably not be allowed to go outside on its own. My mom has a semi-deaf cat, and you would not believe the stories I could tell about the trouble he has experienced from not being able to take care of himself properly - all because he is allowed to roam about as he pleases.

Good luck with Snoopy - the adorable...

Love,
Sus and Bella

[momcat]

Hi Lut! I don't have a shred of veterinary training or experience, but from what you said, it does sound like our little purrball does have a hearing problem. She has done so well in the time she has been with you that I'm not concerned about her welfare because everyone on

Hi, Lut! While I have no veterinary training or experience, from what you said it seems that our little purrball does have a hearing problem. She has done so well with you, settled in, secure, and comfortable. Her bonding with Maya is a wonderful thing to see. I wonder if Maya senses that Snoopy can't hear, wouldn't be at all surprised if she does. This sounds like something you should discuss with your vet. Don't think of Snoopy as being disabled, think of her as being differently abled. She'll find ways to compensate for not being able to hear.

I still love her. Sending scritchies, smoochies, and plenty of tummy rubs!














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[AlleyCat]

Hi Lut, sounds like Snoopy may indeed have a hearing disability. It really shouldn't affect her in the least. Being as young as she is, it's entirely possible she's had this since birth. And, if you're born that way, you can't miss what you never had. I know, I'm speaking from experience. So I'm sure Snoopy will get along just fine in life regardless of any disabilities she may have. She's still a lovebug !!