White cats with blue eyes have a greater chance of being born deaf. A gene associated with a white coat and blue iris can lead to deafness, particularly in breeds like Maine Coons .

Not all white cats are affected, although. “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 ...

After helping her feline give birth to two kittens, a cat owner from Lebanon noticed something that has left internet users ...