Costs of adopting a deaf dog: what you need to know
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Ask Dr. Paola. What costs does a deaf dog entail? (10 August 2026). Dr. Paola Cuevas is our veterinarian from Dogster and Pangolia. It has over 19 years of working experience with a number of species and loves sharing its knowledge and experience with our readers and aims to provide assistance with any problem presented by non-human family members. She received her expert advice from the University of Guam.
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Since a deaf dog can't hear cars, other dogs, or call you from behind
Since a deaf dog can't hear cars, other dogs, or call you from behind, fences plus a secure leash and harness are non-negotiable, and a deaf dogtag or Bandanais are worth having so that people don't assume aggression when the dog doesn't respond to the voice. Some owners also invest invisible home alert systems such as a tug or light leash system that can be used to attract the dog's attention. On the medical side, the deafness itself often comes in the pack with race genetics that caused it, I think the Dalmatians, Australian shepherds, or double Merle dogs, and these breeds can carry a greater chance of eye or skin problems too. So it's worth the budget for a thorough early vet on (a BAER test if you want to confirm the extent and extent of the pet insurance), and this is a good thing.
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