cats and music

Question
I was wondering if cats were affects by different genres of music and it would help them in a maze like situation.

Answer
Sarah,

Soothing music is recommended for cats that are stressed, left alone alot, and/or have age related stress like losing their eyesight or hearing. For a deaf and/or blind cat they are soothed by the vibrations of music when people are gone or sleeping so things are not completely still for them. The vibrations also help them have a reference point of where they are which may help in a maze like situation.

Scientists the School Of Psychology Of Queens University in Northern Ireland did a study of music on shelter dogs in which they found that classical music was attributed to relaxation in the dogs, more rest periods, and their barking was reduced. Heavy metal music was found to increase agitation, barking, and pacing. Pop music had no affect on them. I'm not sure if the genres would apply to cats.

Numerous CD's are now put out with soothing music just for cats, dogs, and even rabbits. You can Google Amazon for a list of CDs, and types of music that is offered for pets.

Here is an article that may be of interest to you for reference:
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http://www.pets.ca/pettips/pet-tip-129.htm

I this information has been of some help to you.

Tabbi