Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with continuous high-pitched sound from left ear explained
By Sims, M H et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Animal Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Otoacoustic emission in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old female Poodle was brought to the vet because it was making a continuous sound from its left ear. Tests showed that the sound was at a frequency of 9,594 Hz, but the dog was found to have normal hearing in both ears. This condition, known as otoacoustic emission, is not common in dogs and is not considered dangerous. While treatment options for humans are challenging, there are no established treatments for dogs, and the condition is generally not life-threatening.
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Abstract
A 7-month-old female Poodle was evaluated for a sound continuously emanating from its left ear. The frequency and intensity of the tone was matched by use of a multifrequency audiometer. The frequency and intensity of the sound were 9,594 Hz and 45.5 decibels sound pressure level, respectively. On the bases of normal brain stem auditory-evoked responses and behavioral response to sound, the dog was believed to have normal hearing in both ears. Emission of sound from an ear, referred to as an otoacoustic emission, is a condition that has been reported in human beings and small animals. Successful treatment in human patients with drugs and masking sounds is difficult, and treatment has not been reported in animals. This condition in dogs is not considered life-threatening.
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