Hearing Loss in Senior Dogs: What to Know

 

Many senior dogs suffer from hearing impairment as they age and become less responsive to you and the world around them. Your ability to communicate with your dog becomes hampered when they can’t hear what you have to say. This lack of communication can be frustrating for you and stressful for your dog. But luckily there are steps you can take to help your senior dog cope with hearing loss.

Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Senior Dogs

There are many causes of hearing loss in dogs. For elderly dogs, the cause is often degenerative changes in the nerves found inside the ear. This is similar to the hearing loss seen in older people. The changes will likely be gradual. Symptoms will creep up slowly, and you may not notice them right away.

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