Do Cats Like Singing?

Some people pet their cats by rubbing them, others walk them, or with them, while others try to sing to them. But do cats like singing? Read long to find out.

Have you ever tried singing to your cat? It turns out you’d never completely know if your furry feline baby likes you singing or not. Cat owners have shared how they get different reactions from their feline friends when they sing. It only means different cats react differently to their owner’s singing. Some cats like singing and purr to it as gratitude for being content with the sound, while others remain indifferent or meow away. This article delves into cat reactions to their owners’ singing and what these reactions may mean.

Do cats like their owners singing?

Cats are unpredictable pets. One time they’re having fun with you, playing with a toy, or purring on your lap, and another time they’re repelling you away or looking moody. You’d never know what they’re up to. That is also how they behave to their owners singing. Many cat owners say they aren’t sure whether their cats enjoy them because sometimes they purr to them, and other times they look indifferent.

Each cat reacts differently to its owner’s singing voice. So, if your feline likes your singing, continue doing it. Perhaps that’s a great way to create a wonderful connection and lasting relationship with your cat. But if it doesn’t or looks indifferent, understand that several factors may cause your cat to react that way to singing.

Why cats don’t like singing

Your cat may not like your singing because of several reasons. Before you conclude that your cat doesn’t like your singing, try singing for it on different occasions and see its reaction.

Cats may not like Singing because of various reasons. It could be the song you’re singing, the volume you sing in, your voice’s pitch when you sing, or the cat isn’t just in a mood. The cat could be indifferent too and wonder whether you’re okay, whether everything is well or just wants to be left alone for personal space. The table below summarizes why cats may not like singing:

Can I make my cat like singing?

Yes, it’s possible to train your cat or convince them to like singing. Here are some things you can do:

• Sing different songs to the cat and monitor which tone, pitch, or tempo of your singing the cat likes. Take note of the tones, rhymes, and pitches your cat responds to well. Your cat may not be against singing, but the pitch or tone may be too unbearable for them.
• When singing, start slow and quiet before increasing your voice’s volume.
• If your cat likes cuddling, sing whale running him/her and see if they get relaxed or indifferent.
• Play different melodies of the cat, taking note of those it responds to positively. Use them to make a cat playlist.

Do cats like music?

Cats may enjoy music, except not how we do it or the type we listen to. You may not see your kitty tapping its paws to the sound, but it may be enjoying the rhythm. Like our singing voices, music creates a sound vibration that cats can sense through their whiskers. Two things are certain: cats don’t like loud or disorganized music such as that from a radio or home theater, and cats probably don’t care about music.

Also, cats’ music preferences may be based on their age, the music we often listen to, what we’ve exposed them to, and their type of preference. Younger cats are too playful and may enjoy any kind of sound that doesn’t irritate their eardrums — even keyboards. Older cats are choosier and prefer organized sounds that don’t distract them. Generally, cats seem to prefer gentle songs such as hymns, lullabies, and slow, low-pitched music that don’t hurt their ears. If your cat likes these kinds of songs, they may respond by purring, coming up to you and culling next to you, or looking relaxed and calm. You can use that type of music to create a playlist for your cat.

Conclusion

Cats are unpredictable, and they may or may not like singing. Also, each cat is different and may react differently to singing. It depends on their mood, type of song, volume, and rhyme. If the cat likes your singing, it may purr as a sign of being content, come and curl next to you, or meow to sing along. If the cat doesn’t like the singing, it may look indifferent or walk away.

FAQ Section

Do cats recognize their owners’ singing?

Yes, cats understand sound and know when their owners are singing. They also recognize their owners’ sounds in different tones, pitches, and rhythms.

What kind of singing do cats like?

Cats seem to prefer slow and gentle songs such as hymns, lullabies, and slow, low-pitched music. These songs don’t hurt their ears because they’re generally too sensitive to sound.

How do I know my cat likes singing?

If your cat likes singing, it may purr to your sound as a sign of being content, come and curl next to you, or even meow to sing along. All in all, your cat will look calm, relaxed, and content with singing.

Maria Giovanni

Maria Giovanni is a pet lover and does have a variety of pets at home, from the lapdogs to parrots and cats. The latter however seems to be her favorite because she operates a shelter that caters specifically to injured and stray cats. You can also leave your cat with her if you have to travel out of town for a longer period and don’t want to lock your cat inside. Over the years Maria has championed for the rights of animals, because of the many vices that are done to the defenseless animals around the world. Compiling information for the Simple Catguide was quite fulfilling because it allowed her to share knowledge on how best people can care for their pet cats.