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How to test if my 7-month-old adopted puppy is deaf or hard of hearing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | 31 years and 3 months old | 35 lbs

We just adopted Oeanut, she is 7 months old but we suspect she is hard of hearing. Is there are test you can suggest to determine if she is deaf?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2018

Yes absolutely, there is a hearing test called the BAER hearing test for pets. Typically it is offered at some veterinary colleges and also some internal specialists. I would check with your regular vet to see if they have some referrals for Peanut in the area. Other than that you can try snapping your fingers on either side of her head to see if she responds. I hope that Peanuts hearing is intact and well. Best wishes and take care.

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