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Anyone Heard of/ Tried this Product?
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looks like it hurts their hearing.
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Personally I wouldn't try it
I don't think I would try it, either. Sounds like it would scare them too much and result in skittish cats.
I have to agree with others, I wouldn't try it. I also have to agree that it probably quite loud to an animal so it hurts their hearing.
Animals have much more sensitive hearing than people, it has been proven. Here is what is said about 85 for the human ear. now apply this to your pet, it has to cause some damage and uncomfort.
From http://www.lhh.org/noise/decibel.htm
Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA over time, will cause hearing loss. To know if a sound is loud enough to damage your ears, it is important to know both the loudness level (measured in decibels, dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound. In general, the louder the noise, the less time required before hearing loss will occur. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (1998), the maximum exposure time at 85 dBA is 8 hours. At 110 dBA, the maximum exposure time is one minute and 29 seconds. If you must be exposed to noise, it is recommended that you limit the exposure time and/or wear hearing protection.
Measure Up and Turn it Down: Decibel Levels Around Us The following are decibel levels of common noise sources around us. These are typical levels, however, actual noise levels may vary depending on the particular item. Remember noise levels above 85 dBA will harm hearing over time. Noise levels above 140dBA can cause damage to hearing after just one exposure.
From http://www.lhh.org/noise/decibel.htm
Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA over time, will cause hearing loss. To know if a sound is loud enough to damage your ears, it is important to know both the loudness level (measured in decibels, dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound. In general, the louder the noise, the less time required before hearing loss will occur. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (1998), the maximum exposure time at 85 dBA is 8 hours. At 110 dBA, the maximum exposure time is one minute and 29 seconds. If you must be exposed to noise, it is recommended that you limit the exposure time and/or wear hearing protection.
Measure Up and Turn it Down: Decibel Levels Around Us The following are decibel levels of common noise sources around us. These are typical levels, however, actual noise levels may vary depending on the particular item. Remember noise levels above 85 dBA will harm hearing over time. Noise levels above 140dBA can cause damage to hearing after just one exposure.
I don't like the look of that one bit
nor do iOriginally Posted by rosiemac
I don't like the look of that one bit
I wuldn't do it but I like my kittens on the couches, maybe someone who does not allow their kittens on theit couches has an alternative suggestion for COmmonOddity.
