Canine Hearing Loss Management - 05/11/12

Doi : 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.08.009

Lesa Scheifele ^a, John Greer Clark, PhD ^b,^⁎ , Peter M. Scheifele, PhD ^c,^d
^a The Lost Ark, 3104 Ninnichuck Road, Bethel, OH 45106, USA
^b Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati, 3202 Eden Avenue, Room 344, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
^c Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati, 3202 Eden Avenue Room 344, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
^d Department of Medical Education, University of Cincinnati, 3202 Eden Avenue Room 344, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA

Corresponding author.

Resumen

Dog owners and handlers are naturally concerned when suspicion of hearing loss arises for their dogs. Questions frequently asked of the veterinarian center on warning signs of canine hearing loss and what can be done for the dog if hearing loss is confirmed. This article addresses warning signs of canine hearing loss, communication training and safety awareness issues, and the feasibility of hearing aid amplification for dogs.

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Keywords : Hearing loss management, Canine hearing loss, Sign language, Vibrotactile, Hearing loss prevention, Hearing aid amplification