Why Your Cat Loves Singing With You
Online aficionados of all things furry and cute have surely seen their fair share of videos with cats acting like adorable little weirdos as they sing along with their owners. Indeed, many cats are talkative, and some owners believe that when they sing their favorite song, their feline is feeling the same vibes and love of music as them. While cats aren't technically "singing," they are content little noisemakers who find ways to engage with their owners' voice and actions.
Cats meow and make noises for many reasons, including greeting, asking for food, requesting to be let in or out, or seeking attention. A cat singing along with its caretaker could be a combination of greeting and trying to be recognized, or it could be a way to communicate its feelings in the moment. At the same time, singing comes with the established benefits of talking with a cat, including building a stronger bond, showing it attention, and learning its needs through vocal cues.
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Cats love to sing with their owners because it gives them a chance to interact with their favorite person, even if they don't see themselves as the little talented vocalists that their owners do. Moreover, pet parents can find ways to turn music and singing into a treat for their cat by adding a few little tweaks to their repertoire of hits.
Ways to make music and singing appealing for cats
Cats are emotional creatures capable of experiencing a range of feelings, and they can also be attuned to their owners' emotions. For instance, a 2015 study conducted at Oakland University in Michigan and published in Animal Cognition revealed that cats interact with people differently if they're sporting a frown than if they're wearing a smile. A singing owner is a happy owner, and a cat, even if it doesn't sing along, will feel that happiness radiating over them, especially if its owner keeps a happy smile on during the performance.
A 2019 study conducted by behavioral scientist Atsuko Saito at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, and published in Scientific Reports has further shown that cats learn their names and react positively to them (via Scientific American). For a pet parent who loves to sing, using their cat's name in a song by substituting lyrics is the perfect way to get them to pay attention to you with that adorable kitty curiosity. Meanwhile, it turns out that cats can be picky when it comes to music choice. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery found that classical music is more soothing to cats than metal music, which could prove stressful for them (and it's not really hard to see why).
Ultimately, picking the right music, adapting your lyrics, and smiling create a great way to bond with a pet cat. Even if it doesn't sing back, a cat will appreciate the performance you put on for it. Now, check out even more signs that a cat is happy.