Seven sounds cats hate most: sirens, thunder, fireworks, other cats, shouting, strange noises, and household appliances. Learn how to help your cat handle these stressors.
Today on Animal Expert, we're going to talk about the seven sounds that cats hate the most. Let's take a look at them. First, Sirens and traffic Noises While humans can only perceive frequencies up to 20,000 kilohertz, cats can pick up frequencies up to 85,000 kilohertz and up to 20 kilometers away. Now, can you imagine how annoying it is for your kitty to hear car horns and the sirens of an ambulance or a police patrol? Without a doubt, these are some of the sounds that scare cats away and can make them hide as best they can to reduce their discomfort. 2. Thunder this weather phenomenon is usually accompanied by intense gusts of wind, rain, and, in urban centers, a more frequent number of honks than usual. Not to mention that in many severe storms it is necessary to call in the security and health forces, which is why we also hear a lot of sirens. The result is a combination of sounds that cats hate, so it's only natural and expected that your cat won't be at their best when it rains. We recommend closing doors and windows to isolate your home from external noises and playing soft music to help them relax. Discover music to relax your cat in the video we've included in the card. 3. Fireworks unfortunately, in many countries, it's still common for this practice to be associated with celebrations and dates. Little by little, many cities are promoting shows that are more animal friendly for people on the autism spectrum or who have other conditions that generate great hearing sensitivity. You can take advantage of the advice in the previous section. You can also prepare a special shelter, such as a cardboard box or a blanket, their favorite toys and their favorite treats. Even better if you can stay home to keep them company. 4. Sounds from other Cats Living with other cats can be very conflictive, especially when they are individuals of the same sex. These difficulties are directly related to reproductive instinct and territoriality. Even if your cat lives alone at home, its behavior will change when it perceives the presence of sexual partners available for mating in its environment, as well as rivals of the same sex. If your cat perceives these stimuli and is not free to go out, the sounds of other cats can become a source of stress for it. The only truly effective way to prevent this from happening is to neuter your cat. 5. Shouting Although we may speak louder for various reasons, and not only when we are angry, cats usually interpret this type of task as a negative signal. Furthermore, cats even if we shout only to communicate with someone who is far away, the resulting noise can frighten the cat. Therefore, one of the good practices to improve the bond with your cat and prevent symptoms of stress is to always use a soft tone of voice and a neutral posture. 6. Strange noises even if a noise is not particularly loud, the fact that it is unfamiliar to your cat or that it occurs suddenly can turn it into a source of stress. In general, cats hate anything that breaks their routine. It is a natural self preservation mechanism since by sticking to a routine, felines avoid exposing themselves to unfavorable situations and any type of danger. The best thing you can do to mitigate your cat's discomfort is to socialize it from a young age to encourage more stable behavior in response to a variety of stimuli, individuals and environments. 7. Household appliances appliances that we use in our daily lives, such as blenders, vacuum cleaners, dryers, hair dryers, and even the television or an electronic device at high volume, emit high frequencies that disturb the peace of the kitty's environment. In this case, a good idea is to locate your kitties resting, feeding and elimination areas away from the environments where you use these particularly noisy appliances. It is also highly recommended that you accustom your cat from a young age and always in a progressive manner to the resources that are part of its environment. If you want to continue learning about cat behavior, don't miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us what other sounds your cat hates. Until next time, experts.
