As a vet, I can tell you that while not all pets react to ultrasonic devices, some can find them distressing. It’s often recommended to observe your pets’ behavior when the repeller is on.
My dog seemed unsettled when I first installed one, but he got used to it after a couple of days. It’s crucial to monitor your pets initially to ensure they are not overly stressed.
That was my experience too. My cat was jumpy for the first day but then acted normally after. Just pay close attention to how your pets behave.
Can anyone share their personal experiences with ultrasonic pest repellers in a house with dogs? I’m curious if any specific brands are more pet-friendly.
I’ve got a Shih-Tzu and I use a brand called PestAway. My dog seems fine with it, but I placed it in areas where he doesn’t usually hang out.
I’ve used Ultrastealth, and my Labrador didn’t seem bothered by it. Placement seems key; keep it away from where your dog spends the most time.
True, placement matters a lot. I had a bad experience with PestX when I placed it in my living room, where my dog sleeps. He was very restless until I moved it to the kitchen.
Thanks for the tips on placement. I’ll keep that in mind. Can anyone confirm if their dogs adjusted over time or if they never noticed the repeller at all?
My dog never seemed to notice after I moved it to a low-traffic area. She adjusted within a day.
Do these repellers affect small pets like rabbits or guinea pigs? I’m concerned because their hearing is more sensitive.
I have guinea pigs and experienced no noticeable behavior changes with an ultrasonic repeller in use. I did place it higher up, though, to keep it as far from them as possible.
It’s recommended to consult a vet when dealing with smaller pets and ultrasonic devices. Rabbits, for example, have highly sensitive hearing, and what might seem negligible to other pets might still affect them.
Good point, Kate. I use traditional methods for pest control specifically because of my rabbits’ sensitive hearing.
Thanks for the advice! I’ll probably stick with traditional methods or consult my vet before making a decision.
My dog didn’t seem bothered by the ultrasonic repeller at 25 kHz, but I kept an eye on him, anyone notice their pets acting off?
I’ve used one for months, my cat sleeps through it fine. Maybe it’s above her hearing range, or she just doesn’t care!
Heard that pets like hamsters might pick up ultrasonic frequencies, mine seemed twitchy, so I turned it off near his cage.
My parrot went quiet when I ran the repeller, could be coincidence, but I moved it farther from her perch just in case.
No issues with my goldfish, guess they don’t hear the high pitches! But I’d worry more about dogs or cats with sharper ears.
My dog whined the first day I used a 30 kHz repeller, settled down after, but I wonder if he was just adjusting.