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Music is a universal language. Is this a cliche? Does it include everything in the universe; plants, animals and human beings? If it does, then, do cats like music? Musicians claim that you can communicate across boundaries and culture through music. Music is an expression of emotion through the combination of vocal or instrument sounds (or both). Often times, music brings about a feeling of comfort, relaxation, and happiness. Does this function also apply to the cat too? Yes, it does, like humans, they have preferences and do not enjoy all types of music.

 

Why is this?

Till today, Cats remain one of human’s favorite pets. Their interest and dislike are of great interest to cat lovers. Here is what you need to know about cat’s perception of sounds. Cats have an acute sense of hearing; they pick up the sound and take flight as soon as they hear a shrilling sound. This characteristic of cats makes them prefer music that is associated closely with the sound that they use in communicating with each other which is purring or meowing. Cat’s ears amplify sounds waves up to 3 times for frequencies between 2000 and 6000 Hertz (Hz). Did you know that cats can move their pinna 180 degrees? This feature of a cat enables it to lock down on nearby sound. Similarly, its whiskers can pick up sound waves, and they respond according to the sound.

Have you wondered why your furry pet comes to you when you call out to him lovingly but run away when you shout at him when he misbehaves? They are soothed when they hear the familiar, steady and calming music. The same thing happens to his sense of music. The tempo, tone, and instruments in music determine whether a cat will like the music or not if you select music with low tones, slow tempo, and minimal instruments, your cat is sure to enjoy the music. According to researchers; Cats prefer “cat” music to human music. For cats to enjoy music, it has to fit within the normal range of frequency and tempos in which cats will use in communicate naturally. What then is “cat’ music and why do they prefer calmer music to high pitch or shrilling music?

 

So how do you know your cat likes music?

Typically, your cat will stroll out of the sitting room if he hears a loud tempo sound coming from your stereo or TV. Try not to take it to heart if your cat does this every time you choose to play your favorite music. It is either he is startled by the sound or the sound is actually irritating or hurting his ears. If you leave him to his vices, its either you’ll stumble on a shredded sofa or a torn shoe. What better way to keep him calm than playing soft, calming music.

If you want to arouse your boring cat’s interest, music can also save the day. These furry animals look very alert and lively once you play music with a natural undertone such as like birds chirping, cricket calling, frogs croaking or even stream sound. They stroll around the house purring softly. A somewhat sense of companionship fills the home keeping them company. So the next time you play sisters of Mary or Black Sabbath. Pay attention as your cat moves steadily round your house as if it’s his kingdom. Any appropriate feline music that has a rhythmic and tonal quality that is similar to purr is precisely what your furry pet needs.

Your furry companion will close his eyes to rich and calm music. Research has shown that cats prefer classical music such as Chopin piano sonata will calm your cat. Anxious or scared cats tend to calm down after an hour of calming music. They relax and feel that sense of security and love they felt was threatened. Music will help them gain confidence in you and develop a relationship with you faster.

 

Emotional

Cats like music when they have been abused or experienced a period of neglect. Many cat shelters play cat sounds to comfort these feline creatures that must have encountered traumatized in the past. These feline animals respond to music they love by allowing you play with their furs. Appropriate music will make your cat approach and interact with your guest. Chances are that you may not know what type of music your kitty will like; in that case, you and your pussycat can come to an understanding by agreeing on what kind of music to be played in your home. Sounds amusing? Well, if the music is actually a universal language that is not restricted to language and cultural boundaries, then you should be able to understand your cat’s music preference.

We cannot fully understand the sensibilities of cats or other animals but it is safe we say that all creatures respond to sound and the sound from music is no exception. When we understand why humans respond to music they like the way they do, then we will be able to understand the reason cats respond to music the way they do. Human beings communicate by softly talking, shouting or even screaming; likewise, our music preferences may range from soft to loud, rhythm/blues to rock and roll. We can accommodate all that sound, this is unlikely for cats. Cats communicate by purring or meowing, here lies the secret to the type of music that they prefer.

 

Conclusion

Cats do enjoy music, like humans, they preferences. A scientist studying Animal behavior has concluded that domesticated cats prefer species-specific music with purring and meow sounds. You will see them rubbing their body caressingly against the speakers of your stereos, purring, sniffing your speakers or turning their head towards your speakers. Calm music like some classical music can help them relax. It also gives them a sense of belonging especially if they are in a new environment. You do not have to worry if you do not have classical music in your collection; cat music downloads are available online for cat lovers, for therapeutics and researchers.

 

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