My old dog is going deaf :(

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Suzanne Small — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:25:01 GMT

my lab was deaf when she became a golden oldie and as it turned out, walks was something I didnt need to woory about. If you are taking the dog somewhere they know really well, then they shouldnt get lost. Your other dog will also be with her so should keep her around

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Saskia Quinn — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:59:47 GMT

[quote user="Caro Laithwaite"]

The great thing is she doesn't hear fireworks ...every cloud has a bloody great silver lining and that is hers

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Rosie is the same Caro, so its a blessing in disguise really

Because Rosie is old and arthritic etc, she doesnt go for walks anymore - she stopped that of her own accord a few years back

I also use hand signals with Rosie and we both have adjusted really well. The good thing about it is that she always gets a contented sleep as cant hear the noise around her.

Kimbo, dont be too worried about it, I know its sad to think our pets are getting old, I just take Rosie day by day - she is deteriorating ever so slightly with her aches and pains - but your little pet will cope - I bet it wont stop her enjoying life

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Kim Buckley — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:54:36 GMT

Ooo now that would be good! lol

I'm sat in the nurses flat at work at the moment and Meg is fast asleep on the floor and the practice cat is creeping round her. That shows her hearing is going! Normally she'd be up like a shot and chasing the cat!

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:41:23 GMT

Wibs went deaf about 3 years ago when l syringed her ears. She has had slight hearing back but not much and non directional. She is very good with signs and l do not have to talk. I think it is because l used hand signs when she was deaf but not conciously now we rely on them.

The great thing is she doesn't hear fireworks ...every cloud has a bloody great silver lining and that is hers

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Kim Buckley — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:40:26 GMT

I'm going to have to practice throwing a ball long distances

I do have another dog who is brill off lead so I suppose this will help if she see's her coming back.

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Sal the 1st — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:39:09 GMT

should have said she started him on one of those extending leads until he got the hang of it

Re: My old dog is going deaf :(

Sal the 1st — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:37:19 GMT

one of my friends had a deaf sealyham- he picked up signs very quickly. If he started to get too far in front she used to throw a ball/toy just in front of him and he would turn to see where the ball/toy had come from and she would wave him back. he went deaf very quickly (matter of a couple of weeks). He used to go for walks on some of the quieter beaches nearby and also round the reservoir path