Mutt Muffs: K-9 Hearing Protection

Protecting your dog’s hearing in the high-noise environment of the cockpit is important. Mutt Muffs will help if they will stay on your dog’s head.

If part of your flying family includes a pooch, I think that protecting your dog’s delicate hearing in a 92-, or higher, decibel airplane cabin is part of responsible pet care. Shortly after our family acquired a puppy, I ran across Mutt Muffs, from Safe and Sound Pets, at Sun-n-Fun. I had a long talk with the knowledgeable representative in the booth and bought a pair.

Mutt Muffs are ear defenders for dogs. Triangular in shape, they come in five sizes from “X-small” for 5-10-pound dogs to “X-large” for dogs over 95 pounds. Each pair is attached with adjustable straps and come in an assortment of colors, although if you want other than black, it costs a bit more than the basic $55 to $58 price—depending on size.