Just because your doggy may be losing his hearing, doesn't mean that you can't still share an amazing life together. Your doggy still has so much love to give you! Find out how you can help your pooch if he's losing his hearing. He'll greatly appreciate it!
Hearing loss in pets may be the result of disease, old age, or the pet may even be born deaf. No matter the cause, pets with hearing loss can still be great companions.
One simple and effective way to see if your pet is experiencing hearing loss is to wait until your pet is asleep or not looking at you. Try to make loud noises without causing vibrations in the floor or allowing your pet to see your movement. If your pet is unresponsive to the noises you make, this could mean their hearing is not fully functional.
Despite their disability, pets with a hearing impairment can still learn commands via hand signals. As long as the hand signals are clear and consistent, a hearing-impaired pet can learn commands. In addition to teaching their pet hand signals, Eckman said some pet owners utilize vibrating collars to train and get their pet’s attention.
To keep your hearing-impaired pet safe, keep them in a fenced yard or in your home as you would with other pets. You may choose to add a bell to your pet’s collar so you always know where they are.
Although some may think it can be challenging to care for a deaf pet, hearing-impaired pets are still trainable and just as loveable as a pet with full hearing.
A deaf doggy is still loving and caring. Now that you know that a doggy can still live a fulfilling life without hearing, you can teach him new ways of communicating. Allow that time to be special for the both of you and you'll find that you're developing a special bond with your furry best friend that you may not have thought was possible.
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