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If we're fortunate enough to have them live to old age, at some point, most of our canine companions begin to lose their hearing and may eventually be, for all intents and purposes, deaf. It's painful to watch a beloved dog become less and less responsive to his environment because he's unaware of what's going on around him, and even more so when it limits your ability to communicate with him. The thought of a hearing-impaired dog wandering off and not being able to hear your calls is frightening. Here are five things you can do if your dog's hearing isn't what it used to be.

Ondansetron (brand name Zofran) can be used in dogs to control nausea and vomiting. It is available in a variety of forms for ease...

Let’s face it—dog warts are unsightly. They look like a tiny stalk of pink, white, beige, blue, or black cauliflower growing from your dog’s...

If your young Labrador Retriever is standing in front of you, staring at the tennis ball in your hand and tremoring, that is normal....

As pet owners become increasingly focused on the quality of the foods they give to their dogs, homemade dog treats have experienced a surge...

Every dog owner experiences accidents at some point. Whether you are house-training a puppy, caring for a senior dog, or dealing with an upset...

Sarcomas in dogs are nasty tumors. The word “sarcoma” even sounds nasty to me. Osteosarcoma (cancer in the bone) and hemangiosarcoma (cancer of the...

What is a belly band or male dog wrap? A belly band is essentially a male dog diaper for inappropriate/incontinent urination. No one wants...

Many dogs have their epileptic seizures under good control and lead reasonably normal lives. Until they don’t. Some dogs never really get their seizures...

Laryngeal paralysis in dogs is a potentially serious condition affecting the folds of the larynx (back of your dog’s throat). The larynx, also called...

When your dog walks in circles, it can have many meanings, from nesting habits to neurological red flags. It’s important to look at your...

Have you ever blamed your partner for snoring, only for them to blame the dog? Or been watching a movie and start chuckling, not at the film, but at your dog overpowering the soundtrack, sawing logs?