FAQ

Some causes of deafness in dogs, such as ear infections or wax buildup, can be reversed, but most cases of hereditary or severe acquired deafness are permanent.

Dogs adapt to hearing loss by relying more on their other senses, especially sight and touch, and can be successfully trained using hand signals and tactile cues.

Dogs adapt to deafness by relying more on their other senses, especially vision and touch, and can be trained using hand signals and tactile cues. Consistency in visual communication, environmental safety modifications, and positive reinforcement help them lead full lives.

A 40-year-old human would be roughly 240 dog years old, far beyond the average lifespan of any dog.

Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, lived for 29 years and 5 months before dying in 1939, making him the longest verified-lived dog.

At 40 human years, a dog's age would be around 240 dog years, based on Bobi's disputed age of 31 years potentially equaling over 200 dog years.

Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, lived for 29 years and 5 months, making him the longest-lived verified dog in history after Bobi's record was revoked.

Using the common method of early dog aging, a 40-year-old human would be approximately 240 in dog years, though this varies by breed and size.

Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, lived for 29 years and 5 months before dying in 1939.

Salish's dog, Bobi, passed away on October 21, 2023, reportedly at the age of 31.