Friday, May 31, 2013

Hearing Loss in Dogs : Hunting Is Bad For Your Pet's Ears

Photo credit: jade from morguefile.com
A couple of years ago the Mississipi State University published an article about hearing loss in dogs due to gun noise. Their conclusion was that frequent exposure to gunshots can progressively damage a dog's hearing.

One researcher who worked on the study concluded : We are very excited about our preliminary data."
"Practically all of the hunting dogs have some hearing loss and practically all of the non-hunting dogs have great hearing."


The difference in hearing ability between the two test groups "is extreme," said one researcher. Ultimately, results of the study could have great consequences for hunters.

"Perhaps in the future we will recommend the same precautions for hunting dogs as for hunters, including earplugs," one of the researchers said.
 
 You can read the original article at :

http://www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=1812