And you were worried about the new neighbour with the yapping pup! Be happy he didnt bring a potbelly pig to the neighbourhood. According to a recent press release, pig owners beware! The noise from the little piggies during feeding can reach levels of 100 decibels which is enough to damage hearing in as little as 15 minutes of exposure per day.
The press release mentioned purchasing JenGen Blue Tassel Earplugs so the pet-owning celebs would look posh while feeding their piggies, but I would have to suggest something a bit more masculine for Mr. Clooney such as Heartech SilentEar earplugs or Moldex Purafit earplugs. Im not sure a paparazzi pic with George wearing Audrey Hepburn style earplugs would do much for his dating life!
What about other pets? A couple of pooches yapping indoors might produce a noise level of 100 decibels. Birds can be rather noisy. The more exotic you go, the higher the noise level. The Moluccan cockatoo has a scream that can reach 135 decibels!
Youll be fairly safe with silent snakes, chatty cavies and mewing kitties (unless you are the lady on the block with 30 cats!). If you opt for a chicken, pick the hen because the rooster is sure to wake the entire neighbourhood.
Im not sure anyone can purchase a Howler monkey (or why theyd want to!), but apparently they are the loudest animal on land with a growl that can be heard 5 km away. A blue whale is the loudest mammal with a noise level of 188 decibels, of course thats just a silly idea for a pet unless of course one should have ocean-side property.
As far as domesticated animals go, if you own a pig or a pack of pooches, you should seriously consider hearing protection. If your neighbour is the one with the ear-splitting swine or barking pack of beagles, you may want to look into some foam earplugs or plan on some sleepless nights and more than one headache!
Cheers for now!
Meghan