In addition to accompaniment in dances, dances and rituals, Human beings have used music as a tool for everyday life for centuries.. Its wide spectrum of functionalities includes the facility to optimize concentration and promote relaxation. Music for cats is a good option.
But this also applies to animals: music therapy for pets is an increasingly accepted practice. This is the case of music for cats, dogs and other pets.
Why music therapy for pets
For the same reasons that the owners use it: as an anti stress tool.
The causes that lead pets to suffer from what has been dubbed the (human) disease of the XNUMXst century, are very varied. Music therapy is a very useful ally to help these animals to overcome difficulties.
Dogs: always in a pack
Compared to cats, perhaps dogs cope better with some aspects of family life. Companion dogs enjoy (and need) daily walks and plenty of exercise.
Going on vacation is another aspect that you can enjoy enormously. There are specimens that have no major drawbacks in becoming passengers frequent airlines or those who get out of the family car just discover their owners loading luggage in the trunk. For some dogs, visits to the beach are incredible experiences.
Although the most important thing for these animals is to share all these moments with their owners, with their herd. For dogs, staying indoors and alone is an unwelcome situation. There are specimens that never get fully used to their masters going out to work every day.
Cats: better at home
With cats, as a general rule, the opposite is true. The felines that do domestic life do not like changes. Neither of the walks. Any variation to their daily routine, however minimal, causes them to lose their peace and mental balance.
The consequences can be obvious and worrying. Decreased appetite, weight loss, hair loss and the appearance of skin diseases are some of the recurring alterations.
With very rare exceptions, kittens prefer to spend two or three days alone at home. In general, they tend to enjoy the eventual solitude enormously, before going on vacation.
For these and other cases, music for cats can be the ideal ally to reduce anxiety and anguish.
Your effectiveness in reducing heart palpitations and blood pressure in animals. In the same way, it helps to normalize breathing and releases endorphins, neurotransmitters responsible for reducing pain. It also offers a feeling of well-being.
How is music for cats
It operates like most of the compositions that seek to promote relaxation in humans. Music for cats uses slow and leisurely arrangements, with constant and soft melodies.
String instruments are the favorite of the kittens and the harp the favorite. In the same way, they show special deference to songs that have the piano as a primary element.
Music for cats also appeals to the reproduction of sounds of nature. The howling of the wind and the chirping of birds are the most used by cat composers.
But the element with the greatest weight and that, in addition, provides the greatest enjoyment in small felines, is an essentially catlike sound: the purr. Cats purr as a sign of happiness and pleasure. It's funny that listening to others purr has the same gratifying effect on them.
It is important that Playback is done at a moderate, even low volume level. The auditory system of these companion animals is much more powerful than that of humans. If the music is heard at too high decibels, the animal will flee and seek refuge in quieter rooms.
Specific uses of music therapy in pets
- La feeling of well-being that music produces designed especially for pets, in addition to translating into a palpable decrease in stress levels, it also contributes to the strengthening of the animal's immune system.
- Convalescent animals tend to respond positively to musical stimuli. This facilitates a quick and effective recovery.
- Improves mood and general mood.
- Animal ethologists and psychologists use music therapy to treat specimens with behavior problems. In aggressive cats, music encourages the construction of calm and relaxed environments. That's where specialists can work in confidence and to ensure that the animals are not always on the defensive.
As well is used for therapeutic purposes, in cases of extremely fearful pets or that are paralyzed by loud sounds. Specialists recommend placing music for cats or dogs at home, in the following cases:
- When the family must leave the pet alone for any reason for some days.
- Before and after medical consultations or visits to beauty centers for pets.
- When it rains in a torrential way and, furthermore, accompanied by lightning and thunder.
- On dates like New Years, when the explosion of pyrotechnic fires floods the environment.
- When visitors are received at home.
Cat composers
David tenie, a cellist with extensive experience, as well as a composer and conductor. He is considered the first cat music theorist and composer. For cat pet owners and lovers of this pet, this composer is well known on the networks.
In 2015 he released an album titled Music for cats, where he also tests his theories regarding the musical tastes of the kittens. Definitely, neither cats nor dogs enjoy "music for humans."
Félix Pando is another renowned composer of music for cats, who also has arrangements for dogs.
Home music
People who want to experiment with placing music on their pets, can use YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music or SoundCloud. In the search engines of each application they should only place "music for cats" or "music therapy for pets". There they will have varied and good options.
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