{"id":96571,"date":"2022-04-22T12:23:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:23:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:23:12","slug":"are-cats-okay-with-vacuums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cats okay with vacuums?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Are_cats_okay_with_vacuums\" title=\"Are cats okay with vacuums?\">Are cats okay with vacuums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Why_do_vacuums_scare_cats\" title=\"Why do vacuums scare cats?\">Why do vacuums scare cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#How_often_to_vacuum_if_you_have_a_cat\" title=\"How often to vacuum if you have a cat?\">How often to vacuum if you have a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Will_cat_litter_hurt_my_vacuum\" title=\"Will cat litter hurt my vacuum?\">Will cat litter hurt my vacuum?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Are_vacuums_too_loud_for_cats\" title=\"Are vacuums too loud for cats?\">Are vacuums too loud for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Is_it_safe_to_vacuum_my_cat\" title=\"Is it safe to vacuum my cat?\">Is it safe to vacuum my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Do_vacuums_hurt_cats_ears\" title=\"Do vacuums hurt cats ears?\">Do vacuums hurt cats ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-okay-with-vacuums\/#Do_cats_hate_the_sound_of_vacuum\" title=\"Do cats hate the sound of vacuum?\">Do cats hate the sound of vacuum?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_okay_with_vacuums\"><\/span>Are cats okay with vacuums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The loud noise, as well as the imposing size, of a vacuum cleaner can be very frightening for cats. They like peace and quiet and a predictable routine, and so the sudden appearance of a big, loud machine in their territory can feel very threatening, particularly if it appears to be following them from room to room.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_vacuums_scare_cats\"><\/span>Why do vacuums scare cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lack of exposure  Many pets are simply startled by this big, loud thing that emerges every so often to torment and chase them throughout the house (this is especially true for cats). Previous negative association  If your pet was once startled by the vacuum, it may develop into a fear or full-blown phobia over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_to_vacuum_if_you_have_a_cat\"><\/span>How often to vacuum if you have a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Norde suggests vacuuming <b>at least once every two to three days to keep hair from accumulating in your home. When vacuuming several times per week, pet parents should especially focus on areas where pets spend a lot of time, Mark says. He also recommends a deep, thorough cleaning at least once every three to four weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cat_litter_hurt_my_vacuum\"><\/span>Will cat litter hurt my vacuum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short and simplest answer to this is <b>yes, it can ruin the regular vacuum cleaners that you use at home and some of the reasons to not use your regular vacuum to vacuum cat litter are listed below: Some cat litters are sharp which can ruin the hose and especially the filters of your vacuum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_vacuums_too_loud_for_cats\"><\/span>Are vacuums too loud for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally, vacuum cleaners are quite loud. If your cat gets scared of it once or twice, he\/she will remember that. As a result, your pet will run away from it the moment you pull it out of the storage room.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_vacuum_my_cat\"><\/span>Is it safe to vacuum my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You wrote asking if it is okay to vacuum your cat as a method to control hair in your home. The answer is <b>yes, as long as your cat doesn&#8217;t mind. Some cats are terrified of the vacuum and others don&#8217;t mind it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vacuums_hurt_cats_ears\"><\/span>Do vacuums hurt cats ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not surprising that <b>most cats dislike vacuums. They&#8217;re loud  even to us. Imagine what they sound like to far more sensitive cat ears. They move at the cat&#8217;s level, and seem to be able to go anywhere.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_hate_the_sound_of_vacuum\"><\/span>Do cats hate the sound of vacuum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Pets are Scared of the Vacuum Temperament  Some pets simply have a more timid or fearful temperament in general. <b>A pet who&#8217;s scared of loud noises, such as thunder or fireworks, may also find the vacuum cleaner frightening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are cats okay with vacuums?Why do vacuums scare cats?How often to vacuum if you have a cat?Will cat litter hurt my vacuum?Are vacuums too loud for cats?Is it safe to vacuum my cat?Do vacuums hurt cats ears?Do cats hate the sound of vacuum? Are cats okay with vacuums? 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