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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
I have yet to prove to my caregiver the cat, misses me and the talk
radio keeps her company, yet the animal sheater said the radio being on when I am gone does not help the cat loneiness, who is right or wrong |
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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
"Gregg" wrote in message ... I have yet to prove to my caregiver the cat, misses me and the talk radio keeps her company, yet the animal sheater said the radio being on when I am gone does not help the cat loneiness, who is right or wrong It's difficult to know since we can't really hold conversations about radio vs. no-radio with our cats. However, I am of the opinion that it does help -- and it certainly can't hurt. I left a radio tuned (moderate volume) to "easy listening" or classical radio when Duffy was in a bedroom by himself during the days when I was introducing him to Holly. I think they are used to companionship and think the sound of a radio or TV would help. This is especially true if the cat is alone (that is, no other cats for companionship). MaryL |
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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
I'm not sure that anyone can "prove" if a radio helps or not. My
opinion is that it couldn't hurt, as long as it isn't turned on too loudly. |
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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
Gregg wrote:
I have yet to prove to my caregiver the cat, misses me and the talk radio keeps her company, yet the animal sheater said the radio being on when I am gone does not help the cat loneiness, who is right or I always leave the radio on when I go out - only on easy listening stations though. Also, our shelters here have a radio on in the cat and dog rooms. I can't remember where I read it, but I remember a study was done that found that animals were soothed by music being on - the #1 soothing sound was country, #2 was classical. Riannon -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200805/1 |
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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
Gregg wrote:
I have yet to prove to my caregiver the cat, misses me and the talk radio keeps her company, yet the animal sheater said the radio being on when I am gone does not help the cat loneiness, who is right or wrong If you were locked in a house by yourself would you like to have a radio or TV? Would you prefer a companion? I think a radio is better than leaving the cat in total silence but no radio fully compensates for being totally alone. -mhd |
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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
On May 8, 1:03*pm, "Riannon via CatKB.com" u42022@uwe wrote:
Gregg wrote: I have yet to prove to my caregiver the cat, misses me and the talk radio keeps her company, yet the animal sheater said the radio being on when I am gone does not help the cat loneiness, who is right or I always leave the radio on when I go out - only on easy listening stations though. *Also, our shelters here have a radio on in the cat and dog rooms. *I can't remember where I read it, but I remember a study was done that found that animals were soothed by music being on - the #1 soothing sound was country, #2 was classical. Riannon -- Message posted via CatKB.comhttp://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/cat-health/200805/1 |
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Myth or not, does talk radio keep cat company
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in
: "Gregg" wrote in message . .. I have yet to prove to my caregiver the cat, misses me and the talk radio keeps her company, yet the animal sheater said the radio being on when I am gone does not help the cat loneiness, who is right or wrong It's difficult to know since we can't really hold conversations about radio vs. no-radio with our cats. However, I am of the opinion that it does help -- and it certainly can't hurt. I left a radio tuned (moderate volume) to "easy listening" or classical radio when Duffy was in a bedroom by himself during the days when I was introducing him to Holly. I think they are used to companionship and think the sound of a radio or TV would help. This is especially true if the cat is alone (that is, no other cats for companionship). MaryL I think a music station will help more than talk. I think talk will eventually not be "noticed" by the cat but most of my cats have seemed to like music (played not too loud) so I expect they would like it even if I weren't home. Andy |
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