tweedledee Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 well guys my lab (sasha) is now over the 10 mark.i have noticed recently when out walking the dog does`nt call back. at first i thought it was selective hearing but now i realise that it must be hearing loss.i called her tonight out of the utility room and she walked straight past me through the kitchen and down the hall.i was wondering if she would hear one of the silent high pitch dog whistles rather than me calling for her. old age is nothing to look forward to i suppose.anything else i can do to test for hearing loss and anything that might prevent it getting any worse. i have my name on a new lab bitch bred from a mates bitsh so looking forward to getting it in a few weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 There aint nothing to stop it.My springer is 14 and deaf as a post.It's all hand signals for her until the day comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielboy Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 you could try making a noise on one side of her and see if she turns to it?! might help you know if she is losing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 People go deaf if they shoot all there life with no hearing protection, same goes for dogs I guess. Just one of those things I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 i think it`s just old age guys,seems to come and go a little. as for shooting hurting her ears i would n`t think that would be the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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