Will Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Affect Cats?

Electric pest repellers release high, ultrasonic sounds to keep pests away, and these same noises can sometimes distress your pets too. ... While cats and dogs can hear the ultrasonic waves, ultrasonic repellers do not generally harm or distress them.

Does ultrasonic pest control affect pets?

While ultrasonic pest repellents are unlikely to cause your dog harm or discomfort, discuss the issue with your veterinarian before using one in your home or yard. Additionally, if you choose to use such devices, refrain from placing them in the rooms your dog frequents.

Are cats sensitive to ultrasonic?

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This causes the device to emit high frequency noise which is uncomfortable to the cats, and inaudible to most humans (although they can still experience unpleasant subjective effects and, potentially, shifts in the hearing threshold).

Sarah Jenkins

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