{"id":1779,"date":"2023-05-26T14:33:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schwartzberghearing.com\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2023-05-26T14:33:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:33:52","slug":"keep-hearing-aids-safe-from-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schwartzberghearing.com\/keep-hearing-aids-safe-from-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe from Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re among the 7.1% of adults who uses a hearing aid<\/a>, and you have a pet adopted from the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Camden or elsewhere, it’s important that you keep your hearing aids<\/a> and pets safe from one another. Not only can a pet lose or damage your hearing health investment, but if ingested, a hearing aid battery can pose a serious threat to your furry friend\u2019s wellbeing. We review how to keep both your hearing aids and pets safe below.<\/p>\n\n\n

Proper Storage of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n

Whenever you\u2019re not wearing your hearing aids, store them somewhere both safe and consistent. First, put them in a storage case, then put this somewhere where your pet cannot access it. For example, you can put it somewhere high up where they cannot reach or in a drawer that remains closed. (Additional note: you should not choose a hot location like a windowsill or a humid location like your bathroom.) Consistency is also important so you\u2019ll know right away if your hearing aids go missing.<\/p>\n\n\n

Proper Storage of Batteries<\/h2>\n\n
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Both new and old batteries<\/a> should be stored in containers with secure lids. Label each container clearly <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so you\u2019re not putting used batteries in your hearing aids by accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have time, take your used batteries to a recycling center. Never dispose of them in the trash can<\/strong> because your pet can rummage through it and consume the batteries; they are still extremely hazardous even if they no longer have power.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Signs Your Pet Ingested a Hearing Aid or Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n

If your hearing aids have gone missing and you suspect your pet is to blame, look for the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n