In fact, it is estimated that about 80 percent of all white cats with two blue eyes will go deaf during their lifetime. A Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Lauren Demos previously ...

“The risk is highest in white cats with blue eyes,” Dr. Smith notes. “White cats with one blue eye may be deaf in only one ear, while those with other eye colors are less likely to be affected.

The gene that causes a white coat and blue eyes can also be responsible for congenital deafness, though not all white cats will be deaf or have blue eyes. A stock image showing a gray cat looking ...