Scientists have been researching whether music can affect cats Image: cottonbro studio/Pexels
Do cats enjoy classical music?
Many people use music while working or doing chores, finding it helps them stay focused or unwind. But do cats enjoy music?
Scientists have been researching whether music can affect cats Image: cottonbro studio/Pexels
Music has been a significant part of human life for a long time.
Many people use music while working, exercising, or doing chores, finding it helps them stay focused or unwind.
But what about our pets, like cats? They can’t escape the music we play. So do cats enjoy classical music?
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Scientists have been researching whether music can affect cats, especially since cats can be sensitive to loud noises and changes in their environment.
Classical music has been found to have a calming effect on cats, and special classical compositions designed for cats have been created to enhance this soothing effect.
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Cats and classical music
Scientists studied if cats like music.
They tested 12 cats by making them sleepy.
Then, they played different music and checked the cats’ heartbeats.
Calm classical music made cats relax.
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Loud rock music made cats’ hearts beat faster.
Pop music didn’t change anything for them.
Cats are like most of us; they prefer calm music to chill and loud music to get excited.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
