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fasteddie · 07-08-2005, 10:53 AM

While I've known most Yorkies to be afraid of fireworks and other bang-type sounds, I was wondering if anyone knew if loud sounds hurt their ears. Something like loud music, or a loud movie, would that hurt their ears? I'm not asking about a gun going off right next to their ears or anything like that, that would probably cause hearing loss immediately.

I was just curious because Yoda never seems to mind when I play a little the music a little loud, or have a movie going with surround sound at a higher than normal volume. He just sits there or lays next to us and doesn't bark or seem annoyed at all.

I do know Yorkies have sensitive ears, so of course we hardly ever do this, but sometimes if we take him to a public event (like a fair or something) it can get a bit loud as well. We don't want our little guy to lose his hearing at an older age, that would be so sad, so anything we can do to prevent it would be a good thing. Anyone have any idea regarding this?

07-08-2005, 10:53 AM	#1
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Do Loud Sounds Hurt a Yorkie's Ears? While I've known most Yorkies to be afraid of fireworks and other bang-type sounds, I was wondering if anyone knew if loud sounds hurt their ears. Something like loud music, or a loud movie, would that hurt their ears? I'm not asking about a gun going off right next to their ears or anything like that, that would probably cause hearing loss immediately. I was just curious because Yoda never seems to mind when I play a little the music a little loud, or have a movie going with surround sound at a higher than normal volume. He just sits there or lays next to us and doesn't bark or seem annoyed at all. I do know Yorkies have sensitive ears, so of course we hardly ever do this, but sometimes if we take him to a public event (like a fair or something) it can get a bit loud as well. We don't want our little guy to lose his hearing at an older age, that would be so sad, so anything we can do to prevent it would be a good thing. Anyone have any idea regarding this? __________________ YODA & WINKY R ::: RIP Winky ::: RIP Yoda!