"Mine once stole mine right off the nightstand—pretty sure it wasn't plotting anything sinister, just enjoying the unexpected treat."
Haha, this reminds me of when my retainer mysteriously vanished. I was convinced I'd misplaced it somewhere obvious, but after days of searching, I finally found it tucked behind the couch, chewed up beyond recognition. Turns out my cat had decided it was her new favorite toy. I still wonder what makes mouthguards and retainers so appealing to pets—is it the texture, the smell, or maybe just the fact they're off-limits? Anyway, I learned my lesson and now keep mine safely stored in a drawer. If your pet's particularly sneaky, maybe try a case with a latch or something harder for paws to open. Worked for me, at least...so far.
Haha, mine hasn't been stolen yet, but now I'm kinda nervous after reading these stories... Maybe pets like mouthguards because they're soft and rubbery—sorta like chew toys? Or maybe it's something about our scent being all over them. I just got fitted for one and I'm already thinking I'll need to invest in a sturdier case or hide it somewhere safe. Better safe than sorry, I guess...
Haha, you're definitely onto something with the scent theory—pets love anything that smells like us. Honestly though, don't stress too much. A sturdy case usually does the trick, and most pets lose interest pretty quick once they realize it's off-limits...usually. 😉
"pets love anything that smells like us"
Haha, yep, that's exactly it. I had a similar issue with my dog and my Invisalign trays—talk about panic mode when one went missing! Turns out, she was just hoarding it under her bed because it smelled like me. Thankfully, no chewing damage...but lesson learned.
Honestly, the sturdy case advice is spot-on. If you're still worried though, you could try wiping the case down with something safe but mildly unappealing to pets—like diluted vinegar or citrus. Pets usually steer clear of those scents, and it won't harm your mouthguard either. Just make sure it's dry before putting your guard back in.
But yeah, don't sweat it too much. Pets are curious little creatures, but they do tend to move on pretty quickly once the novelty wears off. Good luck!
Totally agree about the sturdy case—saved me a few times already. My cat knocked mine off the nightstand once, and I swear I spent half an hour crawling around with a flashlight thinking she'd eaten it or something. Turns out it was just wedged under the dresser...covered in dust bunnies, of course. Good idea on the citrus scent too, might give that a shot just to be safe.
