Signs My Puppy Is Deaf
September 10th 2011 22:10
When anyone brings home a new puppy, the concern will always lie with, 'I hope he's healthy and ok.' Even when purchasing your new puppy from a reputable breeder or adopting the puppy from a shelter who has previously vet checked your puppy. There is always that concern, because the minute you bring your new puppy into your home, is the minute you start to fall in love with him.
If your puppy is deaf, you'll notice that he may sleep more than you'd think a puppy should sleep. Deaf puppies are easily startled, and they tend not to react to vocal commands or sounds. You may also notice that the puppy may shakes his head and/or scratch at his ears more frequently than a hearing puppy.
If you think that you puppy may be deaf, you can try a few at-home tests.
* Jangle keys
* Squeak a squeaky toy
* Call your dog
* Clap your hands
* Whistle
* Turn on a vacuum cleaner
* Bang two pots together
* Ring a bell
Make sure that when you perform these tests, make sure that you are far enough away so that your puppy cannot hear wind vibrations or feel air movement from your clapping or the toy squeaking (some toys will blow out air).
If you believe that your puppy is deaf, your vet can perform a hearing test, called the Brain Evoked Auditory Response, or BAER. This test uses computers to record the electrical activity from the brain in response to sounds. The test generally lasts for about 10-15 minutes, and has proven quite accurate in determining if the dog is deaf in one or both ears.
If your puppy is deaf, you'll notice that he may sleep more than you'd think a puppy should sleep. Deaf puppies are easily startled, and they tend not to react to vocal commands or sounds. You may also notice that the puppy may shakes his head and/or scratch at his ears more frequently than a hearing puppy.
(c) 2001 Barker
If you think that you puppy may be deaf, you can try a few at-home tests.
* Jangle keys
* Squeak a squeaky toy
* Call your dog
* Clap your hands
* Whistle
* Turn on a vacuum cleaner
* Bang two pots together
* Ring a bell
Make sure that when you perform these tests, make sure that you are far enough away so that your puppy cannot hear wind vibrations or feel air movement from your clapping or the toy squeaking (some toys will blow out air).
If you believe that your puppy is deaf, your vet can perform a hearing test, called the Brain Evoked Auditory Response, or BAER. This test uses computers to record the electrical activity from the brain in response to sounds. The test generally lasts for about 10-15 minutes, and has proven quite accurate in determining if the dog is deaf in one or both ears.
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