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Deafness
Hearing loss is also common in senior dogs, but it generally occurs gradually, so most dogs are able to adjust quite well. As your dog gets older, check his ears often to make sure they are healthy and clean. If necessary, speak louder when you are talking to him, and try to incorporate some hand signals so he can still understand what you’re saying even if he can’t hear every word that comes out of your mouth.