The cat is one of the animals that has the most developed auditory system, along with the elephant and the dolphin. Cats tend to hear much higher pitches , even two octaves higher than humans and one and a half higher than dogs. It could be said that hearing is for cats what sight is for humans: their main sense. Therefore, it is essential to detect if the kitten is suffering a problem in its auditory system and treat it in time. Don’t neglect your health!
There are several factors that determine hearing loss in felines. First of all, there is the advanced age of the animal. However, there are also other causes that could lead to temporary hearing loss, such as infections caused by bacteria, fungi or parasites as well as the side effect of some medications .
Likewise, your pet could be suffering an infection or serious injury in the part of the middle ear or have a polyp inside the ear canal. Either way, you better go to the vet to diagnose your furry dog and be the one to recommend the most appropriate treatment.
How do I detect hearing loss?
Finding out that a cat has hearing problems can be difficult, as these animals use their senses very well and compensate for hearing loss with smell or touch. Still, there are some signs that will set you off alarms. A deaf cat may not react to shrill sounds or may not look at you when you call his name. It is also possible that he will not turn his ears towards sound sources and will have a much more difficult time waking up, as he will not do so unless you touch him. Watch their behavior!
A furry dog with hearing problems may feel disoriented and confused, especially if that problem comes on suddenly. So it will be necessary to make life easier for the animal and you will have to protect it from any danger, since, for example, a road could pose an even more serious threat. In addition, it will be essential that you learn to communicate with your pet through signals or even using a flashlight to warn your pet at night.
Remember that, even if it is deaf, the cat perceives all the changes around it through the vibrations of the ground and its other senses. Be patient and give her lots of love! Your furry will surely thank you. If you want to know more about hearing problems in cats, check out the following gallery.
