Is a Scottish Fold usually sensitive to loud household sounds?

From my experience with engineering-style observation, yes - they can be quite sensitive to loud household sounds due to their folded ears, which actually have a cartilage mutation that can affect their hearing canal structure. It's like designing a system with a narrower bandwidth - certain frequencies hit harder. I've noticed mine flinching at vacuum cleaners and blender noises more than my previous cats. Best to run a quiet household protocol or give them a sound-dampened safe zone.

Totally depends on the individual cat's temperament, but I've trained mine to stay chill around loud noises through consistent desensitization - it's like building mental endurance. I started with low-level sounds like a TV at moderate volume and rewarded calm behavior, then gradually worked up to the vacuum and blender. It's all about routine and positive reinforcement, just like training for a competition.

Most Scottish Folds adapt fine to normal household noise if you treat it like a business expense-something to manage upfront for long-term efficiency. I've found that exposing mine to everyday sounds like the dishwasher or doorbell from kittenhood, paired with a predictable routine and a quiet retreat zone (like a cozy bed in a low-traffic area), prevents any stress. It's about cost-benefit: invest a little time in gradual exposure, and you avoid a cat that's constantly spooked by your vacuum or blender, saving you hassle later.