{"id":11111,"date":"2024-11-22T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T22:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/?p=11111"},"modified":"2024-11-22T14:36:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T22:36:59","slug":"how-to-keep-your-hearing-aids-safe-from-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-to-keep-your-hearing-aids-safe-from-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe from Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, \u201cIn 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.\u201d If you\u2019re one of these numbers or you\u2019ve made the investment more recently, you need to know how to store your hearing aids safely so your pets can\u2019t get ahold of them. We review how to do this below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Store Your Hearing Aids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a place to store your hearing aids<\/a> when you\u2019re not wearing them, pick somewhere consistent. This way, you\u2019ll know right away if they\u2019ve gone missing. You should choose a place that is too high for your pets to reach or in a drawer that remains closed. Keep in mind, your hearing aids shouldn\u2019t be stored somewhere humid, like the bathroom, or in direct sunlight, like a windowsill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Store Your Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should store your new and old batteries in containers with snap-tight lids. Just be sure to label each one clearly so you\u2019re not putting dead batteries in your hearing aids on accident. When you are able, take the old batteries to a recycling center. Never dispose of them in the trash can<\/strong>, as your pet can rummage through it and consume the batteries, which are still extremely hazardous, even if they are dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs Your Pet Ate a Hearing Aid or Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Look out for the following signs your pet ate a hearing aid or battery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n