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Canine Hearing Tests (BAERCOM) Mobile Service

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Vet Services, Health, Behaviour, Microchip, DNA

Dogs;

Registration: DOGS NSW;

Clubs & Assoc: BVA Accredited BAERCOM Technician

Prefix: Canine Hearing Tests

Health Tested

Location: NSW

Phone: 0419787375

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MOBILE BAERCOM hearing tests for dogs and pups. Greater Sydney area and regional areas of NSW. Clinics by appointment Confidentially assured. Reports for ALL tested adults and pups.

20 years + of experience as a qualified veterinary nurse.

What Are the Uses of BAER Testing?

1. Early diagnosis of hearing loss secondary to cochlear agenesis/degeneration.

2. Assessment of brainstem (caudal part of the brain) function.

3. Conductive hearing loss results from the external ear canal and middle ear space dysfunction.

4. Sensorineural hearing loss results from the cochlea, cochlear nerve, or central auditory pathway dysfunction.

Hearing Loss in Puppies
Most responsible breeders of dogs at high risk for congenital deafness will test litters of puppies before selling them. Such breeds include Dalmatians, Bull Terriers, English Setters, English cocker spaniels, Australian Cattle Dogs, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and Jack Russell Terriers, to name a few.

Any breed that carries the piebald or merle gene is predisposed to deafness. Puppies are tested at seven weeks of age. Because dogs can lose hearing up to 16 weeks of age, retesting is often done, especially before breeding, if there is a questionable reading on the first test; or if the owner notices any problems.

If a puppy tests negative in one or both ears, usually nothing can be done to regain hearing if they suffer from cochlear degeneration. The ears are checked for any infection interfering with the test, but congenital deafness cannot be restored. Chronic ear problems can cause thickening of the ear canals and cause poor signals to the brainstem, which would cause poor hearing and a questionable test. In this situation, the patients will often be retested after being treated appropriately.

A dog that seems to be able to hear but cannot locate where the sound is coming from may be affected by unilateral hearing loss (hearing in one ear only). A BAER test can confirm this and identify the affected ear.

Breeder Questionnaire

Question. Do you health test appropriately (eg hip and elbow X-ray scoring, DNA testing), and understand the genetic issues that may affect your breed? Do you have sensible, sustainable breeding strategies in place to promote the health of your dogs and puppies?

Yes

All dogs and pups are tested for Rcd4 PRA, Myotonia Congenita 2, Cystinuria TYPE II-A, Degenerative Myopathy (DM), prcd PRA, Hyperuricemia (HUU), PLL, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) 5 & 12, Brachyury (Bobtail). Hearing BAERCOM tested. Breeding stock hip and elbow scored.

Question. Do you ensure that your puppies are properly socialised?

Yes

All pups are well socialized with adults, children, and other dogs.

Question. Do you have any of the following: conditions of sale, health guarantee or warranty, de-sexing agreement, a buyer questionnaire, verbal or personal interview?

Yes

Lifetime Genetic Health guarantee, de-sexing agreement for all companion dogs. Personal interview either by phone, messenger, or face to face with prospective new Kombinalong family members.

Question. Is ensuring that your puppies go to the right home a high priority? What type of measures do you take to ensure your dogs and puppies are going to go to loving homes?

Yes

Personal interview either by phone, messenger, or face to face with prospective new Kombinalong family members to ensure

Question. Do you offer ongoing support?

Yes

Support is provided for any query, for the life of the dog, regardless of how small it is. I need to know! Also, have a Facebook group called "The Kombinalong Family" to share experiences and photos of your "Super Dogs".

Question. Do you offer pet insurance?

Yes

6 weeks Petplan insurance for all new puppy owners

Question. Do you assist the buyer with re-homing an animal that was purchased from you if they are unable to keep it?

Yes