Dog Hearing Problems
Any Dog breed can develop congenital deafness, but breeds with white coats are the most affected.
Different causes of hearing loss include:
Noise:
Depending on the loudness, noise can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss in dogs.
Infections:
Otitis media (middle ear) and otitis interna (inner ear) are infections that can cause permanent deafness in dogs.
General anesthesia:
Anesthesia can cause deafness in dogs, but the occurrences are very rare.
Your dog may be experiencing some hearing loss if he or she is less responsive to greetings or commands or sleep through noises.
A visit to the veterinarian can confirm the problem.
If you have noticed this dog health problem, try not to disturb your her while he or she sleeps or approach him
or her from behind, because this may be startling.
Set a pattern of touch, vibration, or smell to wake the dog.
Once alert most dogs function well with minimal or no hearing.
Early hand command or signal training can also help with communication if your dog ever experiences hearing loss.
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