As it turned out, music “inspired” by soothing sounds allows animals not only to relax, but also increases their appetite, and sounds similar to those that animals make when experiencing fear make them agitated.
What genres of music do animals like
According to the results of the study, pet owners named classical and soft rock as the most preferred musical genres for cats and dogs.
55% of respondents believe that their own musical tastes completely coincide with the choice of pets.
69% of respondents said that they love to sing for their four-legged friends, and 57% admitted that they often dance with their tails.
Can cats listen to music
Yes, cats don't understand words, but they love the tempo and the soothing chants.
IMPORTANT: relaxing music for cats should not only be melodic, but also play quite quietly.
Loud sounds frighten cats, reducing the calming effect of the composition to zero.
No less interesting were the results of experiments conducted by veterinarians from the University of Lisbon.
Therefore, they found that certain classical works reduce stress levels in cats.
Perhaps music will be used during operations and recovery of animals after serious illnesses as one of the elements of treatment.
What sound irritates cats
Domestic cats are very irritated by hissing sounds.
In addition, pets cannot tolerate sudden and unexpected noises, which cause them to become frightened once again.
However, some owners use such sounds in situations when the cat begins to be mischievous.
