People often transfer their musical preferences to their pets.
Let's try to figure out whether your pet likes the same compositions that his owner likes.
What to turn on for the cat
Research has shown that cats relax when classical music is played.
But they don't accept heavy metal. The same can be said about pop music.
Did you know that there are compositions that were written specifically for purrs? If this is news to you, try playing tracks by David Teie for your cat – according to scientists, they reach the heart of pets.
What music to choose for a dog
In the case of dogs, things are not so clear-cut, since dogs, depending on the breed, differ in size, perceived range and heart rate (these are the “parameters” responsible for musical taste).
Animal music preference expert Charles Snowden claims that the frequency range of large dogs, such as Labradors, is close to that of humans. The conclusion: large dogs are more receptive to regular music than small dogs.
Researchers' work shows that dogs are able to distinguish between different genres of music.
The animals showed calmer and more peaceful behavior while listening to classical music and showed excitement in response to heavy metal.
