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Mice and rats communicate in the ultrasonic frequency range (around 40 kHz). It is believed that cats developed a secondary ultrasonic sensitive hearing range at these frequencies,as an evolutionary advantage in catching rats and mice; their natural prey.
Common domestic noises with a high component of ultrasonic frequencies – such as tearing paper, opening cans, jangling keys and hitting solid surfaces – sound innocuous to us but sound more startling to cats that are sensitive to these frequencies. Damage can occur as a consequence of age and exposure to loud noises.
Cats will appear deaf to us, although complete hearing loss is not present.
Common domestic noises with a high component of ultrasonic frequencies – such as tearing paper, opening cans, jangling keys and hitting solid surfaces – sound innocuous to us but sound more startling to cats that are sensitive to these frequencies. Damage can occur as a consequence of age and exposure to loud noises.
Cats will appear deaf to us, although complete hearing loss is not present.
