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12.05.2020

Special music for cats, based on the sounds made by these animals, helps to reduce the stress experienced by cats at the vet.

"Cat music has a more than noticeable effect - it really helps to calm animals that are stressed during a visit to the veterinarian. Plus, this music has a positive effect on people, which is also good," says Jenny Luberg, animal behavior expert.

Scientists conducted an experiment during which they turned on music to more than two dozen cats. In addition to special cat music, the usual classical compositions were also included in the animals. The purpose of the experiment is to understand whether special music can reduce the stress experienced by animals in the veterinarian's office.

Experience has shown that music for cats can actually calm animals down. “This music is based on the sounds that cats themselves make. Plus, frequencies from the“ cat ”frequency range are used - it is about two octaves higher than what we humans are used to,” Luberg notes.

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