Can a new blind cat infect my deaf cat or will they get along?

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I currently live with Gatto, 10 month F deaf and white indoor cat. She's got her own routine and groove going on in the home and we have a great relationship. I was recently approached to adopt a younger, F cat that recently had one eye removed and can only see light in her remaining eye. She may lose it in the future. I am wondering if there is any possiblility of the younger cat passing an infection on to my current cat, or the risk of their disabilities preventing them getting along. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 9 months and 29 days old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I would be concerned that a blind and a deaf cat may clash simply because they would not be able to predict each others movements by being unable to see/hear the other coming and could both be more reactive as a result. It may be worth fostering the new kitten for a trial period but I would recommend insisting that a swab is tested for infectious causes of eye disease prior to bringing her in as any condition which could be transmitted affect the vision of your blind cat would have a serious impact on her quality of life. Not all kitten eye conditions are infectious as birth defects are also possible

Can a new blind cat infect my deaf cat or will they get along?

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