He's gonna go deaf... :o(

"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nobody.DeleteThis@myjunkaddy.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them
> now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block
> the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the
> left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all
> hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,

Trust me, it bothers you more than it will bother him. Cats are very good
at dealing with disabilities. They are also excellent at feeling what they
cannot hear. Since he will be safe he will be fine.

Jo
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aw, poor Felix. Going deaf probably won't be too big a
problem for him since he is indoors only. We will purr
and pray that the condition grows very slowly so he has
many years of good hearing left. Give him extra skritches
from us.

Lily & her mama

--
Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nobody.DeleteThis@myjunkaddy.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them
> now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block
> the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the
> left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all
> hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
> --
>
> ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> Laurie
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
> -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·
>
> *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*
>
> All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
> ~Abraham Lincoln
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: He's gonna go deaf... :o( 

On Oct 27, 2:31 pm, "~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nob....TakeThisOut@myjunkaddy.com> wrote:
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in his
> left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove said
> tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them now
> too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block the
> canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the left.
> TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all hearing, as
> it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
> --
>
> ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> Laurie
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
> -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·
>
> *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*
>
> All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
> ~Abraham Lincoln

Purrs on the way for you and Felix, Laurie.
Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus
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"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nobody.DeleteThis@myjunkaddy.com> wrote in message
news:47238409$0$11026$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them
> now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block
> the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the
> left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all
> hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
> --
>
> ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> Laurie
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
> -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·
>
> *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*
>
> All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
> ~Abraham Lincoln


So sorry to hear about your poor boy, but if you can fix things so he can be
safe and comfortable-- and you will-- he has every chance of living a very
happy life, and adapt well to his hearing loss.
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On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:31:30 -0400, "~*LiveLoveLaugh*~"
<nobody RemoveThis @myjunkaddy.com> wrote:

>Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
>figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
>going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in his
>left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove said
>tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
>yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them now
>too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block the
>canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the left.
>TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all hearing, as
>it will diminish slowly.
>
>Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
>w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
>for quite sometime yet.
>
>Thanks to all,

My RB kitty Blizzard was completely deaf for the last few years of her
life.

It happened slowly, so that one day, I just realized she couldn't hear
anything.

On advice of the group, I learned to stamp my foot when I entered a room
she was in.

I still talked to her, but of course she couldn't hear me.

But she continued to meow to me as much as ever.

She was pretty old, but it didn't seem to affect her quality of life in
the very least.

I hope this is the case with Felix, too.

~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein

Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier.
-Buddha
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~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ wrote:
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy
> is going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign)
> growing in his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of
> surgery to remove said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear
> was leaking again. So yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find
> out, his right ear has them now too. TED said that they will grow
> slowly, and eventually will block the canal; thus, Felix will lose
> his hearing. It'll happen first in the left. TED said it could be
> five or so years before Felix will lose all hearing, as it will
> diminish slowly.
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the
> ears w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing
> loss is not for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,

Purrs for Felix to live a long and happy life and get used to his hearing
loss, cats are amazingly adaptable.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk
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>`Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My
> poor guy is going to go deaf.

It probably won't be any big deal. My Muriel went deaf quite suddenly.
She goes outside, but hadn't been beyond the garden wall for years.
The only difference is I often have to pick her up and carry her to
the catfood since she can't hear it being served. As far as she's
concerned this is simply another service befitting her exalted rank.

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On 27 Okt., 19:31, "~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nob....TakeThisOut@myjunkaddy.com> wrote:
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in his
> left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove said
> tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them now
> too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block the
> canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the left.
> TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all hearing, as
> it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
> --
>
> ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> Laurie
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
> -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·
>
> *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*
>
> All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
> ~Abraham Lincoln

Purrs are on the way that it will take a looong time before he looses
his hearing-abilities.
May be the growth will stop. One has heard of things like that before.
And he will manage. Purrs for your nerves as well.

love
Bettina
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~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ wrote:
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again.
> So yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has
> them now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will
> block the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first
> in the left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will
> lose all hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the
> ears w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss
> is not for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
Purrs on the way for Felix's hearing to continue as long as possible.

Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe
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"Bettina" <textwell.TakeThisOut@web.de> wrote in message
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On 27 Okt., 19:31, "~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nob....TakeThisOut@myjunkaddy.com> wrote:
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his
> left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove said
> tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them
> now
> too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block the
> canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the left.
> TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all hearing,
> as
> it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
> --


Purrs are on the way that it will take a looong time before he looses
his hearing-abilities.
May be the growth will stop. One has heard of things like that before.
And he will manage. Purrs for your nerves as well.

love
Bettina

I really want to thank everyone for the kind words. It's also good to hear
from many that cats adapt to hearing loss, or for those that are born deaf.
I had to use the Epiotic cleaner on Felix's ears today... which he hated.
Foamed at the mouth and all. Since this is going to be a forever thing, I
guess it's just something we will both get used to. I still have to put the
drops in as soon as he comes out of hiding.

He's such a scardy cat as it is. I rescued him from a cat house year's
back. The cat lady thought he was a girl and had named him Courtney. I
think that alone dashed his spirits some way back when. He does come out
when visitors come over, but it takes a while. I do have one friend... my
best friend... who is over a lot. Felix adores her!! He also has taken a
liking to my dad when he comes up for a visit.

`Am hoping his little purrsonality won't change!! Thanks again, everyone!!!

--

·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
Laurie
((¸¸.·´ ..·´
-:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·

*~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
~Abraham Lincoln
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"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nobody DeleteThis @myjunkaddy.com> wrote in message
news:47238409$0$11026$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them
> now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block
> the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the
> left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all
> hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.

Sorry to hear about Felix, but deafness is cats is not such a problem - they
get used to it an adapt.

My friend's cat, Bowie, is deaf, although you'd only rarely notice it. She
knows exactly where you are if you are in the house, she can feel the
vibrations of your footsteps through the floor. She can often 'hear' loud
noises, too, if she's close, because of the vibration in the air changes.
She has no problem catching mice and birds when she escapes (she's
*supposed* to be indoor only because of her deafness, but she's a great
houdini) and is otherwise a very loving and very active cat. The only
drawback is that when she does escape, she can't hear her name being called
or the box of kibble being shaken to come back - she just comes home in her
own good time. Then again, many cats with perfect hearing do the same too.
:-)

Yowie
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"Yowie" <yowie9644.DIESPAMDIE.RemoveThis@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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> "~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nobody.RemoveThis@myjunkaddy.com> wrote in message
> news:47238409$0$11026$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
>> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
>> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
>> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
>> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again.
>> So yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has
>> them now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will
>> block the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first
>> in the left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose
>> all hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>>
>> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the
>> ears w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss
>> is not for quite sometime yet.
>
> Sorry to hear about Felix, but deafness is cats is not such a problem -
> they get used to it an adapt.
>
> My friend's cat, Bowie, is deaf, although you'd only rarely notice it. She
> knows exactly where you are if you are in the house, she can feel the
> vibrations of your footsteps through the floor. She can often 'hear' loud
> noises, too, if she's close, because of the vibration in the air changes.
> She has no problem catching mice and birds when she escapes (she's
> *supposed* to be indoor only because of her deafness, but she's a great
> houdini) and is otherwise a very loving and very active cat. The only
> drawback is that when she does escape, she can't hear her name being
> called or the box of kibble being shaken to come back - she just comes
> home in her own good time. Then again, many cats with perfect hearing do
> the same too. :-)
>
> Yowie


You really nailed it there. Cats don't listen. Ergo, they should manage
pretty well if they can't hear.

I always kind of felt (in a very casual way here) that my hearing loss is
kind of payback. I all my life have been terrible at listening. Even when
I could hear perfectly well. Someone would try to tell me something and my
mind would wander. I have and always had an excellent visual memory.
Audio, not so hot. It used to drive my co-workers a little crazy to say the
least.

So now I serve penance for all those times I didn't listen. The cochlear
implant is wonderful mind you, but it still requires a certain amount of lip
reading. If you have to read someone's lips, you have to pay attention.
There are family and friends that might think it serves me right.

Of course, I still have the cats option. If I can't be bothered to listen
to someone, I just don't look at them. Everyone knows that if I'm not
looking at you, I can't hear you. Either not wearing the implant, or it
isn't on, or the batteries died, or I'm just plain tired.

Selective hearing isn't always all that bad. Just ask your cat.

Jo
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So sorry to hear this! Many purrs that he won't lose his hearing for a long
time.
Christine
"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" <nobody RemoveThis @myjunkaddy.com> wrote in message
news:47238409$0$11026$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Hi all. `Haven't posted in a long time, but `have been lurking, so I
> figured writing about Felix in here was the best place. My poor guy is
> going to go deaf. He has had troubles w/some tumors (benign) growing in
> his left ear. This summer, he had $1,500.00 worth of surgery to remove
> said tumors. The other day, I noticed the same ear was leaking again. So
> yesterday, he went to see TED. Come to find out, his right ear has them
> now too. TED said that they will grow slowly, and eventually will block
> the canal; thus, Felix will lose his hearing. It'll happen first in the
> left. TED said it could be five or so years before Felix will lose all
> hearing, as it will diminish slowly.
>
> Felix is an indoor kitty, so he'll always be safe. I am treating the ears
> w/steroid drops from TED. Purrs and prayers that the hearing loss is not
> for quite sometime yet.
>
> Thanks to all,
> --
>
> ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> Laurie
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
> -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·
>
> *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*
>
> All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
> ~Abraham Lincoln
>
>
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