Ways to take care of white cats and take care of them

Ways to take care of white cats and take care of them

The methods of caring for white cats may not differ much from caring for other types of cats as cats are similar in many aspects and things But white cats may face some health problems that are very specific to them. It may be useful if you own white cats to know these problems that your cat may face in order to be prepared for any emergency that occurs.

Blindness in white cat breeds

It is not true at all that white cats with blue eyes are blind. White cats with blue eyes are often deaf, but they can see and see very naturally.

Most cats are born with blue eyes, and their color changes when they mature. White cats often have blue or amber eyes, or they may have each eye a different color - they are called single or heterochromatic eyes. Non-native white cats may have green or yellow eyes, and if there is any loss of vision in white cat breeds, this will likely happen gradually in the same way that 95% of cats lose their eyesight, which may be from old age or having a disease.

How do I know that my cat does not see?

If you suspect your cat is losing her eyesight, you will notice some changes in her routine. Here are some things you might notice:

1 - Collision with furniture, walls or stairs.

2- Difficulty locating food and water containers or other familiar objects. 

3- Bending the body while walking or moving from one place to another.

4- That the cat becomes more noisy and aggressive, and this is evidence of fear or nervousness. 

5- Lack of movement. 

6- Notice any change in the pupil of the cat’s eye or its color. 

7 - A change in the nature of the cat, its reactions, and its weak response. 

Deafness in white cat breeds

Scientists have linked blue eyes, which are considered colorless, with the potential for hearing loss in white cat breeds. Cats born with the mutation of the dominant white cat genes are more likely to lack the melanin-producing cells that create color for the eyes and skin. The melanin-producing cells are also used to create a layer of cells in white cats' inner ear, which is essential for their hearing. Without these melanin-producing cells, a cat will have no skin color or eye color and may be deaf. While there is no fact that all white cats with blue eyes are deaf, scientists have demonstrated that the number of deaf cats with at least one blue eye is high. Veterinary studies show that:

#Deafness occurs in 65% to 85% if a white cat's eyes are blue. 

#The risk of deafness is about 40% if the white cat has only one blue eye.

#The likelihood of developing a hearing loss is 17% to 22% if the cat is pure white with non-blue eyes.

Research has shown that if a cat's right eye is blue, she will be deaf in the right ear, and if her left eye is blue - she will lose hearing on the same side. But it is important to remember that not all white cats with blue eyes are naturally deaf. So to be sure that a white cat's hearing is correct, you must visit a vet to have its ears checked to ensure the state of hearing.

Cancer in white cat breeds

To keep your white cat as healthy as possible, it should be kept out of the sun. White cats have very sensitive skin due to the lack of melanin production, so it is important to keep them indoors and out of exposure to the sun for two reasons:

1- Sunburn: Just like people with fair skin burn faster in the sun, as well as light-colored pets, it is important to use a high-quality sunscreen that is safe for cats, so consult your veterinarian for the recommended products. 

2- Skin cancer: White cats are very susceptible to squamous cell carcinoma - or skin cancer. Signs of the disease initially appear as red, dry, and sore spots on the affected areas, and if left untreated, this could be fatal for your cat. If you notice any of these symptoms, see your veterinarian and examine your cat's skin.