Amy Shojai, CABC wrote in her article, Cats Training: Music Therapy:
"Cats' training with music can help solve cat behavior problems. Our pet cats are attuned to sound and are incredibly sensitive to noises, including music. But what sort of tune gets Kitty's motor running?"
From my own files and further research, I've found a number of Music CDs and downloadable MP3s designed specifically for cats' (and humans') enjoyment, relaxation, and therapy. Although some other albums labeled "for cats" are just compilations of various symphonic pieces, those in this list were created for cats only.
Cat Tales: Songs of the Feline Persuasion
Photo Credit: © Compass Rose Music
Since I first became aware of this CD, I have been a fan of Cindy Mangsen. From my review From the story of Rudy's Big Adventure to the bittersweet song about Cats in the Coliseum, the Cat Tales CD album will bring smiles, chuckles, and a few tears to cat lovers and folk music lovers alike. I started tapping my toe with the first song, Meow (Cheryl Wheeler) and by the time the second song came on, I was looking for someone to dance with.
The CD contains 10 tracks, and running time is about 30 minutes.
Pet Pause: Wait for the Sunset
Amy Shojai likes this CD for its therapeutic value for pets. She says, "Therapeutic harp music helps relieve pain that drugs don’t help, soothes emotional upset, and has become of particular help in hospice situations for human patients. One of the pioneers, Susan Raimond, also promotes the therapeutic effect of harp music in animals. The sound of harp music calms fractious dogs and cats and offers almost a natural sedative effect so that the upset animals become quiet, lay down and go to sleep."
Symphonia Felina
Photo Credit: © Music and CD Cover: Clydesight Productions/Cover Scan Photo: FrannySyufy
Music for Cats
David Teie, founder of Teyus, is the third generation of professional musicians, with impressive credentials of his own right. I have been most impressed with the work he is doing with the Smithsonian National Zoo in the development of species-specific music.
At the present time, three mp3 files are available for purchase/download at $1.99 each. You may also preview each of them before purchase. The CD has not yet been released for purchase, but at that time, I will update this page.
Music Cats Love: While You Are Gone
Photo Credit: © Music, Bradley Joseph Pub. BMI/Scan Photo, Franny Syufy
