A Colorado State University veterinarian and psychologist are studying whether playing music in the waiting room will calm both cats and their owners.
Colorado State University veterinarian Dr. Narda Robinson and fellow researcher Lori Kogan, a psychologist with CSU who specializes in veterinary and animal issues, said the reason cats are taken to the vet less often than dogs may boil down to the fact that it's too stressful. And that may lead to less regular medical attention for cats.
On reason why I was among those who formed the CATalyst Council was to elevate the status of cats. Currently, cats visit the veterinarian less than half as often as dogs, on average. And far too many cats never see a veterinarian. Without wellness exams veterinarians are only responding to illness, often by the time they see the cat it's serious.
Some music studies have already been conducted, classical music does seem to help to calm nervous cats, and also dogs in shelter environments. (click continue reading)
Music therapy research has shown that the simpler, slower, sounds in a moderate to lower range of tone, is more relaxing Nervous cats might not be so nervous hearing classical music. Wonder what playing Justin Beiber would do? Dr. Narda Robinson
The caretaker will also fill out surveys about their own as well as their cat's stress levels before and after the session.
Participants who finish the study will receive a CD with music selections from a specially designed music therapy series for animals.CSU has said that this study is funded by outside sponsor funds designated for research.
To sign up, cat owners can email Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu or call (970) 297-5000, and ask for Robinson
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Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/steve-dale-pet-world/2011/06/can-music-sooth-the-nervous-soul.html
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