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the cat's meow
Jan. 18th, 2022 05:59 amMy cat is now 18 (happy birthday, Maggie!) and almost completely deaf. This is largely not an issue for her, since she never listened to me even pre-deafness, and her routine is consistent enough that she generally knows what to expect. I work harder not to startle her than I used to, and she rules over her small queendom with great enthusiasm.
She meows a lot, which the internet informs me could be related to the deafness. (I particularly loved this gem: Deaf cats may purr and meow louder than their hearing counterparts. They may walk into a bathroom or walk-in shower and shriek, enjoying the vibration of their voice reverberating from the tiled walls and floor. Let's not give her any ideas!)
Of course, the internet also informs me it could also be related to a dozen other things, with an overall conclusion of 'with cats, who knows?' Which, you know, that's fair. Mostly we take it day by day, and as long as it seems like she is finding joy in life, we're good.
She meows a lot, which the internet informs me could be related to the deafness. (I particularly loved this gem: Deaf cats may purr and meow louder than their hearing counterparts. They may walk into a bathroom or walk-in shower and shriek, enjoying the vibration of their voice reverberating from the tiled walls and floor. Let's not give her any ideas!)
Of course, the internet also informs me it could also be related to a dozen other things, with an overall conclusion of 'with cats, who knows?' Which, you know, that's fair. Mostly we take it day by day, and as long as it seems like she is finding joy in life, we're good.
