I’m a nit

[lexin]

I had a Tesco delivery last Friday. No problem.

I forgot that I’d booked one for yesterday by mistake and then forgot to cancel it. So we got a load more food. I’m sure aunty_marion and I will manage to eat most of it. At least, we can hope.

Cat news

Geraint is beginning to settle in, he hasn’t yet bitten Marion. And we’re managing to train him to be a bit less hit-and-miss with his litter tray. He’s also beginning to get on with Opal. So, progress.

Edited to add: we have discovered that Geraint is deaf.

Comments

[corvidology]

It can take a while to realise a cat is deaf because they don't really listen to you much anyway! ;D

Good to hear he's getting on better with Opal and it's good for a deaf animal to have another one of its sames species around who can hear.

[lexin]

Absolutely!

[kotturinn]

Ah! That would help explain his reactivity (biting etc.) to his change in circumstances. Poor lad.

Two of my previous cats became deaf in later life, but the adaptations were fairly straightforward as they were familiar with their environment. Harder (for both cat and human) when it's a new situation but hopefully his relationship with both Opal and you, and other humans, will settle now you know and can accommodate it.

[lexin]

Very true. I think it’s a steep learning curve for both of us.

[catalenamara]

Glad you're making progress! How did you discover he was deaf? Lack of response to noises?

[lexin]

Yes, basically. He doesn't hear anything even if you drop a plate or clap your hands. We think he might hear a very high pitched whistle.