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COOL MUSIC TO STREAM FOR PETS
Humans aren’t the only ones who obtain pleasure from music; so too do cats, dogs, and even iguanas – at least Spotify seems to think so! The streaming service has released playlists for various pet categories – including hamsters and birds! The provision is based on research showing that pets can, indeed, feel more relaxed after listening to adapted tunes. Psychologist and Professor, Neil Evans, explains, “Providing dogs (for instance) with varied auditory enrichment can be used to reduce stress and anxiety over longer periods of time. When dogs have appropriate auditory enrichment they may bark less, lie down and sleep more, and their body enters into a more relaxed physiological state.”
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DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS’ FLEA TREATMENT
Because of the COVID-19 scare, says a new UK study, one in 10 people have found treating their cats and dogs for parasites more difficult and 15% say they are finding it hard to get to their vet or pet shop during confinement. Note that the same treatments are easily available online and by staying ahead of things, you can avoid the ‘flea explosion’ that is predicted for this year owing to a blend of high temperatures and a failure to treat pets. Because fleas have four main stages in their life cycle, the total cycle can last for various weeks. Therefore, missing just one treatment can make a big difference to your pets’ health.
