Hello, I’m Christopher! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.
In contrast to their homeowners, most cats aren’t fascinated by tv, which might be good as a result of the feline weight problems drawback could be a lot worse. Some indoor cats don’t get sufficient train, and if they’re glued to the tube as an alternative of chasing catnip mice and racing by way of their houses, they’ll acquire weight. Olga isn’t too excited about watching TV, however typically she will get irritated by sound results and soundtracks.
Younger Olga’s Braveness
As a kitten, Olga appeared fearless. She wasn’t simply frightened till the 4th of July, and he or she ordinarily ignored the stereo and tv. If I used to be too centered on a movie, she attacked my toes or climbed to the highest of the chair to smack me within the head. Like many younger cats, Olga solely had two speeds: excessive gear and park (asleep).
Her First Response to TV
After I moved to a brand new home with more room, she was virtually a 12 months previous. I arrange a stereo with a strong subwoofer, and the primary film I watched despatched Olga operating for canopy. The quantity was too loud, and the MGM lion’s roar made her hop within the air and run underneath the mattress within the different room. She solely reacted to the roar as soon as and decided the sound was not coming from a large, wild cat.
Some animal specialists advocate leaving a TV or stereo on while you go away to consolation your pets. Since I’ve by no means filmed Olga when she’s alone in the home, I’m unsure a nature program or 24-hour feed of the world’s largest aviary would assist her separation anxiousness.
Grownup Ambivalence
She doesn’t bat an ear when she hears chicken calls or nature sounds on the tv, which is unusual since she appears confused and irritated when she hears Pink Floyd’s A number of Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Collectively in a Cave and Grooving With a Choose. It’s additionally odd that Olga doesn’t react to the sound of fireworks on tv. She freezes in worry when she hears them going off in my neighborhood, however explosions and gunfire don’t section her once they’re not actual.
Deep Bass Annoyance
Typically, the sound results from films seize her consideration however not often make her run away. She doesn’t just like the sound of the self-destruct siren on the finish of Aliens or the screaming initially of the unique Home on Haunted Hill with Vincent Value. Nevertheless, the one sound that makes her transfer nearer to the speaker and query her sanity is a low, rumbling bass.
David Lynch’s movies typically embrace a chronic rumble to construct suspense or lead as much as a stunning scene, and Olga isn’t keen on his sound results. I’ve to show down the quantity to stop her from clawing up the subwoofer. As for the pictures on the tv, nothing appears to curiosity Olga, whether or not there are songbirds chirping or rodents squeaking. Leaving the TV on could assist some cats when their homeowners go away, however Olga prefers people to flatscreens.
This text is part of Christopher and Olga’s collection.
