Vision & Hearing

Vision & Hearing

As dogs get older, changes in their eyesight and hearing can make familiar surroundings feel less certain. Reduced vision or hearing may affect confidence, navigation and how comfortably they interact with the world around them.

At You Old Dog, we’ve brought together practical solutions designed to support senior dogs experiencing changes to their senses — from helpful home aids and safety products to everyday solutions that can make life easier and more reassuring.

Explore our recommendations below to help your old dog stay confident, comfortable and connected.

Vision Support & Eye Health

Supportive products designed to help maintain eye health, visual comfort and day-to-day confidence as eyesight changes with age.

Hearing Support

Practical products and solutions that can help owners care for senior dogs experiencing changes in hearing.

Low-Light Navigation & Visual Support

Simple lighting and visibility aids that can help older dogs move around the home more confidently, especially at night.

Home Orientation & Sensory Aids

Helpful products designed to make familiar spaces easier to understand and move through for dogs experiencing changes in vision, hearing or spatial awareness.

Sound, Scent & Tactile Aids

Sensory products using sound, scent and texture to help older dogs stay engaged and interact with their surroundings as sight or hearing changes.

Everyday Sensory Care

Practical aids and care products that can make daily routines easier and more reassuring for dogs experiencing sensory changes.

Our Vision Support & Eye Health Picks

Petway Petcare Tear Stain Remover

Petway Petcare Tear Stain Remover

A gentle eye-area cleanser that can help older dogs whose eyes become more watery or prone to discharge and staining as they age. The pH-balanced formula is designed for the sensitive skin around the eyes and helps remove built-up tear stains, dirt and discolouration without bleach or peroxide. A practical everyday-care option for keeping the eye area cleaner and more comfortable, particularly for senior dogs who may need more regular attention around the face and eyes.

From $14.54

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Natural Animal Solutions Eye Clear

Natural Animal Solutions Eye Clear

Australian-made by Natural Animal Solutions, this gentle saline-based eye-care solution helps cleanse away dirt, dust and debris while supporting lubrication and everyday eye comfort. A practical option for older dogs whose eyes may need a little extra routine care as they age.

$28.78

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Petz Park Eye Support Powder for Dogs

Petz Park Eye Support Powder for Dogs

A daily supplement formulated to support healthy vision and long-term ocular wellbeing, with antioxidant nutrients including vitamin C, lutein and astaxanthin to help support normal eye function as dogs age

$43.69

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Our Hearing Support Picks

Adaptil Calming Collar

Adaptil Calming Collar

A calming collar designed to help dogs feel more settled and reassured during stressful situations or periods of adjustment. A useful support option for older dogs who may become anxious or unsettled as hearing changes affect confidence and routine.

From $74.09

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Our Low-Light Navigation & Visual Support Picks

DGS Comet LED Safety Collar

DGS Comet LED Safety Collar

A rechargeable LED safety collar designed to help make dogs more visible in low light and at night. Lightweight, weatherproof and available in multiple sizes and colours, with several illumination modes to improve visibility around the home, yard and during evening walks. Available in Black, Red, Purple and Navy, in Small, Medium and Large sizes.

From $32.77

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PetSafe Easy Walk 3 in 1™ Harness and Car Restraint

PetSafe Easy Walk 3 in 1™ Harness and Car Restraint

A versatile everyday harness with reflective detailing that can help make an older dog easier to see during early-morning, evening or low-light walks. For senior dogs whose vision may be changing — or who simply need a little more visibility around roads, paths and shared spaces — the reflective nylon provides an added visual cue while the supportive harness design helps keep walking controlled and comfortable. It can also be used as a car restraint, making it a practical multi-use option for everyday outings.

$35.99

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Our Home Orientation & Sensory Aid Picks

Paws for Life Snuffle Puzzle Mat

Paws for Life Snuffle Puzzle Mat

An interactive feeding and enrichment mat that encourages dogs to search for treats using scent and touch. Suitable for both small and large breeds and helpful for providing gentle mental stimulation for older dogs experiencing sensory changes.

$5.20

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Paws For Life Sunflower Snuffle Feeding Mat

Paws For Life Sunflower Snuffle Feeding Mat

A textured snuffle mat that encourages older dogs to use scent, touch and foraging skills during mealtimes or treat time. A simple way to support mental engagement and sensory confidence without relying heavily on sight or hearing.

$14.99

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Our Sound, Scent & Tactile Aid Picks

PetSafe Chilly Penguin Freezable Treat Toy

PetSafe Chilly Penguin Freezable Treat Toy

A scented, tactile enrichment toy that can be particularly useful for older dogs who increasingly rely on smell and touch as their vision or hearing changes. The French-vanilla scented rubber provides an additional sensory cue, while the textured shape and treat-filled centre encourage gentle licking, nosing and exploration. It can be filled with suitable soft food or treats and frozen for a longer-lasting activity, making it a low-impact way to keep an ageing dog interested and engaged without requiring vigorous play. Top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

From $10.99

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PetSafe Busy Buddy® Chompin’ Chicken

PetSafe Busy Buddy® Chompin’ Chicken

A scented, textured chew toy that can give older dogs an extra sensory cue through smell, touch and taste as their vision or hearing changes. The chicken-scented BPA-free rubber helps attract interest, while the ridged surface provides tactile feedback as your dog mouths and explores the toy. Treat rings can be added for extra encouragement, making it a simple way to support gentle sensory engagement without requiring vigorous exercise. The textured surface can also help clean teeth and gums during chewing, and the toy is top-rack dishwasher safe for easy care.

$4.99

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Playology Senior Dental Chew Ball – Peanut Butter

Playology Senior Dental Chew Ball – Peanut Butter

A soft, peanut-butter-scented chew ball designed especially for senior dogs, with material that is gentler on ageing teeth and gums while providing scent-based enrichment and rewarding play.

$7.49

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Our Everyday Sensory Care Picks

Vet’s Best Clean Eye + Ear Professional Wipes

Vet’s Best Clean Eye + Ear Professional Wipes

Biodegradable eye and ear wipes made from 100% plant-based fibres, designed to gently remove everyday eye mucus and ear wax. With aloe vera and witch hazel, they offer a convenient, low-fuss way to keep around the eyes and outer ears clean — especially useful for older dogs who may benefit from quick, gentle hygiene between deeper cleans.

$41.63

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PAW Gentle Ear Cleaner

PAW Gentle Ear Cleaner

Australian made gentle ear-cleaning solution, designed to help remove wax and debris, and support routine ear hygiene in dogs. A practical option for older dogs who may benefit from regular, gentle ear care as part of their grooming routine.

$21.74

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