Sentences with phrase «unilateral deafness»

A cat with unilateral deafness may turn its head more often to increase the chance of picking up sounds with the hearing ear.

Specifically, about 12 % are deaf in both ears (bilateral deafness), while another 22 % are deaf in one ear (unilateral deafness).

Unilateral deafness is difficult to recognize without specialized equipment.

Because this defect appears to be hereditary, dogs with unilateral deafness should not be bred.

Based on analysis of the results of hearing tests I have performed on about 50 Catahoulas, the prevalence of deafness is 27 % unilateral deafness and 42 % bilateral deafness, but these numbers are grossly biased since the testing of most dogs was because owners suspected deafness and insufficient numbers of dogs have been tested to assess true prevalence.

Unilateral deafness is difficult to detec, except by astute observation or by electrodiagnostic procedures.

The BAER test can find out if a dog has unilateral deafness so a breeder can make a better breeding decision.

While unilateral deafness is not preferred by breeders of show and field trial Setters, a unilateral dog will be normal in all other respects.

We know that in some parts of the country unilateral deafness in Boston Terrier puppies may run as high as 4 to 6 percent or more of the puppies produced.

Not exact matches

The deafness can be either bilateral or unilateral (referred to as «directional deafness»).

As a breeder, the only blessing about unilateral or bilateral deafness is that this can be diagnosed at a young age.

The prevalence varies by breed, and can be as high as 30 % (unilateral and bilateral deafness combined).

Unilateral or bilateral deafness is found in 75 % of all white Norwegian Dunkerhounds, but the prevalence in normal - color dogs is unknown.

The test assesses the brain's response to an auditory stimulus and can determine if the dog has partial, complete, unilateral or bilateral deafness.