Turkish Angora cats have a long history, and some experts even believe that they are the ancestors of all modern long-haired cats. Some modern people still believe that they are descendants of wild rabbit cats in Central Asia. Legend has it that the Tatars once fed wild domesticated rabbit cats and then brought them to Turkey. The Turkish Angora cat, which has been favored for centuries, is also called the Ankara cat, named after the old name of the Turkish capital Ankara - Angora. As people continue to breed, various solid colors, tortoiseshell colors and brindle are now recognized. The Turkish Angora cat is a small to medium-sized cat with a sturdy body covered with a single layer of medium-long coat, which is very shiny. But this kind of cat has a genetic disease such as deafness.

Turkish Angora Cat

Before Persian cats became popular in Europe, Turkish Angora cats were the most popular long-haired cats. The traditional Angora cat is slender and slender, with white fur and mostly blue or yellow eyes. But when white fur meets blue eyes, it means a congenital physical defect: deafness.

Most white cats with blue eyes have a high chance of becoming deaf. If it is a white cat with mandarin duck eyes, the ear corresponding to the blue eye will also be deaf. This is because the W gene that controls cat coat color also affects the development of the inner ear cochlea and iris pigment. However, compared to other health problems, deafness can be regarded as a problem that has the least impact on cats.

However, it is worth noting that genetic diseases in Angora cats are not easy to detect. But no matter when, as long as the owner finds that his Angora cat has hearing problems, or usually does not react at all to some noises, then it is very likely that your cat suffers from congenital deafness. Regarding this problem, Breeders should pay attention. Take your cat to a pet clinic promptly for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The earlier it is discovered, the greater the chance of cure.