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Deafness with vestibular dysfunction (DINGS) is a neurological disorder resulting from incorrect inner ear development that prevents transmission of sounds from the ear to the brain. The disorder is also characterized by vertigo or dizziness with balance issues or issues with spatial orientation. Puppies affected with DINGS typically display head tilting and loss of balance and are typically described as “bobble-headed”. Symptoms which can vary from mild to severe can be seen in puppies with early onset in the first few weeks. A BAER hearing test from your veterinarian can provide more information as to the degree of deafness and disease impact. It is important to note that there are two mutations known as DINGS1 and DINGS2 that can result in similar symptoms with DINGS1 presenting as unilateral deafness and DINGS2 presenting as bilateral deafness.

Laryngeal paralysis (LP) is a genetic disorder that results in breathing difficulties which can be made worse by physical activity and may lead to suffocation in severe cases. The condition may require surgery to alleviate breathing difficulties. Symptoms of the disease can include a respiratory murmur, wheezing, reduced tolerance for exercise, voice impairment, difficulty breathing and collapsing events in severe cases. In some cases, the respiratory difficulties can be fatal. A mutation has been identified in the Bull Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier breeds that constitutes a major risk factor and can be used to diagnosis an early onset form of laryngeal paralysis in these breeds. Dogs carrying two copies of the mutation are considered to be at an increased risk of developing the disease.

Deafness with vestibular dysfunction (DINGS) is a neurological disorder resulting from incorrect inner ear development that prevents transmission of sounds from the ear to the brain. The disorder is also characterized by vertigo or dizziness with balance issues or issues with spatial orientation. Puppies affected with DINGS typically display head tilting and loss of balance and are typically described as “bobble-headed”. Symptoms which can vary from mild to severe can be seen in puppies with early onset in the first few weeks. A BAER hearing test from your veterinarian can provide more information as to the degree of deafness and disease impact. It is important to note that there are two mutations known as DINGS1 and DINGS2 that can result in similar symptoms with DINGS1 presenting as unilateral deafness and DINGS2 presenting as bilateral deafness.