Do dogs get sad when they go deaf?
Javier Zboncak
2025-06-27 01:41:47
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Dogs who become deaf, especially later in life, typically do not experience any anxiety over their loss of hearing and seem to have very little trouble adapting to their condition. Living with deafness may take some time to get used to—usually for the human more than the dog. Some deaf dogs may become anxious if they find their owner is suddenly gone. Many older dogs lose their hearing but never become completely deaf; however, the loss that has already occurred is permanent. A dog with significant hearing loss may appear unresponsive to everyday sounds, such as the doorbell or vacuum, appear unresponsive to his/her name, fail to respond to familiar verbal commands, be difficult to rouse from sleep, be less active, bark excessively, shake or tilt his/her head. Temporary deafness is often the result of buildup within the ear canals. This type of deafness may be reversed with treatment. Deafness refers to a complete or partial loss of hearing.
Dogs with predominantly white or merle coats may be at increased risk for congenital deafness. monitor your dog’s activity to avoid injury.
Al Abbott
2025-06-16 22:14:40
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Sometimes I wonder and it makes me sad to think he just thinks I stopped talking to him. Does my now deaf dog know he’s deaf, or does he think I just stopped talking to him?
Junior Renner
2025-06-07 10:59:45
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Deaf dogs can be easily scared, so it’s important to approach them and adjust their care to help them feel as safe as possible. They may become less obedient or attentive and stop responding when you call their name. Deaf dogs are often difficult to wake up and become less active in their day-to-day lives. Many cases of blindness in dogs have a gradual onset, and many blind dogs experience depression and end up sleeping more than usual. This could be a similar situation with deaf dogs, as they may also become depressed or experience anxiety due to their inability to hear. If you think your dog is struggling to hear, speak to your vet as soon as possible. Deaf dogs sleep very deeply, so always wake them gently to avoid startling them. Putting a small piece of food under their nose or touching them gently away from their face can help rouse them without issues. Some dogs may bite if startled while they’re asleep.
Javonte Wisozk
2025-06-07 08:36:04
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Dogs can adapt to hearing loss better than humans. It often comes on gradually, so they have time to adapt their other senses to compensate. Although it's difficult to know how dogs feel about hearing loss, behavioral changes have been associated with sudden hearing loss in dogs. This may be indicative of anxiety. Dogs who never had hearing in the first place do not suffer from this anxiety, as they have no reference to know what they are lacking. But in acquired hearing loss, there is now a disconnect in how they perceive things both in their environment and what we want from them, and this can definitely lead to some level of anxiety. Kornberg says senior dogs may undergo a period of transition where they must learn to adapt to hearing loss and where feelings of anxiety might be more pronounced. During this time, your dog can benefit from support and reassurance.
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