Think my kitten might be deaf?

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I have a 15 week old kitten, I am also looking after his litter mate of the same age for a week. I have noticed big changes between the two.

I will call my kitten '1' and the other '2'

If I open food from another room 2 will run to me, 1 will not, If I call for them 2 will look at me and his ears will move, 1 will not, If try to get their attention in any way 1 will not react and seems to be 'ignoring' me.

My mum came round yesterday and her keys fell out of her bag to the ground and both kittens reacted, but I assume thats because of the vibration on the ground rather than the sound.

2 will react to his name, 1 does not.

He will be going to the vet next week as I'm having him chipped, but does it sound like he might be deaf? Never had a cat before so for all i know this could be normal and he's just a bit stand offish lol

The best way to tell is to clap whilst it's asleep. Sounds a little cruel to wake it up but at least you'll have peace of mind.

I've had loads of cats - some a**holes and others over loving. Maybe it's just it's personality. 😂

Yeah. Make lots of noise when he’s asleep but nothing that could cause vibrations through the floor. So speaking loudly, clapping etc.

If he doesn’t react then there is a high chance he’s deaf

My cats regularly ignore me completely

I think it's telling that his ears don't even twitch though.