Our dog's head was stuck completely inside a potato chip bag causing him to pass out. He laid lifeless for several minutes after the bag was removed. Don't know how long he laid with the bag on his head. Fortunately, he is fine except for some hearing loss. Could his hearing loss be permanent?
2007-10-19 12:53:41 · 5 answers · asked by Maureen S 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
if he suffered brain dmg, yeah.
take him to the vet
2007-10-19 13:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by A derka der 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't seem like it can cause deafness, but don't rule it out, i know that it can cause brain and neurological damages.
Maybe depending where the brain suffers injury the hearing can be lost.
Here are some links with more info.& if in doubt contact a Vet , you can always ask over the phone to know how to handle the situation if in fact your Dog is deaf, also are some websites with how to test you Dogs hearing.
Good luck.
http://www.seefido.com/html/puppy_dog_asphyxia_.htm
http://www.dermapet.com/articles/hearing.html
http://www.deafdogs.org/faq/
http://www.amorak.net/ArticlesCaringForADeafDog.html
2007-10-19 20:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Magic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it could result from anoxia and could be permanent. However, hearing loss is common in certain species of dogs, particularly Dalmatians.
2007-10-19 20:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, any impairment of oxygen to the brain will cause brain damage, and it could have affected his hearing system.
2007-10-19 19:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by tanker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pardon, woof
2007-10-19 19:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by S Martypsnts 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋