Our Pets Can Jam Out As Much As We Do



 Sometimes I forget about the marvelous thing that a lot animals can actually enjoy the soothing sounds of music, especially with pets. I own a couple parrots, about 12 Budgies and 2 Cockatiels if I'm correct, and one of my cockatiels (Coco) can never stop singing the melody to September by Earth, Wind & Fire. Lucky for him, my entire family loves that band, so we pretty much tolerate it, at least he's not singing a Machine Gun Kelly song. 

I've decided to explore on this topic further, just to see what other type of animals enjoy it and if they could even benefit from it like we do. Dogs, for instance, have been known to respond to classical music, with studies indicating that it can relax them in shelter environments. Strangely, as much as classical might be a hit, heavy metal might not be their thing: it's been linked to increased barking and anxiety.

Cats, those strange creatures, also appreciate music. Research suggests they like species-specific music made up of frequencies not dissimilar from those used in cat language. It's like cat electronica, purring rhythms and suckling sounds. It won't be found on Top 40 radio, but I guess we still got to respect other's music taste.

Even cows benefit from this. Farmers discovered that it boosts milk production when they play slow classical music to their herds. Who would have guessed?  The power of music extends beyond the human realm, as evident by these studies. 

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  1. HRottierFebruary 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM

    When I play the piano, my dog usually follows me into the room and lays very quietly. On days where she just won't quit barking, sometimes I start playing the piano to distract her and calm her down.

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