Pet Acoustics: We're All Ears!

 Welcome to We’re All Ears , a podcast by Pet Acoustics , where we explore how sound and emotion shape the lives of animals and the people who love them. I’m your host, and today we’re tuning in to one of the most overlooked spaces in veterinary care— the lobby . It’s the first sound your pet hears, and the emotional threshold between stress and calm. This is The Veterinary Lobby: Where Sound and...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast that helps pet parents truly hear their world through the science of sound. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, musician, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest concerns for pet parents today— the rising cost of veterinary care . It’s on everyone’s mind. But what if I told you that understanding your pet’s hearing and soun...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast that explores how animals hear, behave, and thrive through sound. I’m Janet Marlow, animal sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re talking about something that every cat parent knows all too well — getting your cat to the veterinarian . The carrier, the car ride, the waiting room — it can all add up to stress for both of you....

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we explore how sound shapes the wellness and emotions of animals. I’m Janet Marlow , founder of Pet Acoustics and an animal sound behaviorist. Today, we’re stepping inside the veterinary exam room to explore the next evolution in pet wellness — hearing health . For decades, veterinarians have listened to hearts, checked eyes and teeth, palpated joints...

 Welcome back to We’re All Ears , the podcast dedicated to helping pets live calmer, healthier lives through the science of sound. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re focusing on a subject that often goes overlooked: hearing health in cats. Cats are masters of concealment—when it comes to illness or sensory decline, they’re far more subtle than...

Welcome back to We’re All Ears , the podcast dedicated to helping pets live calmer, healthier lives through the power of sound. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, and today we’re talking about a challenge that so many of us face: street reactivity on a walk . Street reactivity happens when a dog suddenly reacts to a trigger, another dog passing by, a skateboard rolling past, or a loud truck rattling dow...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the show dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of our companion animals. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, and today we’re turning the volume down—literally—to talk about an often-overlooked subject: hearing loss in pets. If you’ve recently tried the Pet Acoustics+ App hearing test or noticed that your dog or cat isn’t responding quite the way they used to, you mig...

 Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we explore how sound shapes the lives of animals and deepens our bond with them. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today we’re tuning into a quieter, more hidden world—the hearing of rabbits and small pets like guinea pigs, hamsters, and ferrets. These animals may be small in size, but their ears are tuned wi...

Imagine if every time you lost your hearing after a loud concert or a construction site next door, your ears simply fixed themselves. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well… birds can actually do this. Hi, I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. In this episode of We’re All Ears, we’re going to step into the world of birds—how they hear, why their ears are so different,...

Photograph by Jonno Rattman Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we explore the fascinating ways that sound shapes the lives of animals and the people who care for them. I’m Janet Marlow, and today I want to share something very close to my heart—my journey of pioneering a new field of sound therapy and hearing health for animals. You know, people often ask me how I came to develop music...

Welcome back to We’re All Ears , where we explore sound, science, and the wellness of the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of doodles — those curly-coated, lovable dogs that have taken the pet world by storm. But here’s the question: when you meet one on the street, do you really know what you’re looking at?  Picture this:...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , where science meets the art of listening for the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re heading into the stables to explore how horses hear the world, and how sound when designed just for them can calm, focus, and improve their well-being. We’ll also take you behind the scenes of a groundbreaking project I had the...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we explore sound, science, and wellness for the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re talking about a very common challenge for pet parents: the anxiety dogs and cats experience when families go back to work and school after the summer. The Transition  After months of having everyone at home, pets get used to the con...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we explore the intersection of science, sound, and animal well-being. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Over the years, I’ve worked with shelters, veterinary clinics, and pet parents to bring calm and comfort to animals through sound and environmental design. Today, we’re talking about reducing anxious behaviors in shelt...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we listen with heart — to our pets, to science, and to the rhythms of wellness. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and creator of Pet Acoustics+. Today, we’re diving into a vital topic that affects every animal we love: stress — what it does to the body, how it leads to illness, and why calm isn’t just a feeling — it’s a prescription for better health...

Welcome back to We’re All Ears , the podcast dedicated to sound wellness for pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re diving into a topic important to many pet parents: canine seizures and how sound, specifically through the Pet Acoustics+ App , can provide immediate comfort and support recovery. Seizures often hit unexpectedly. While the ictal phase may be brief,...

 Welcome, pet parents, to We’re All Ears —your go-to podcast for sound advice on nurturing calm, happy lives for your pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow and founder of Pet Acoustics and today’s episode is all about raising your puppy using the healing power of sound and music. Whether you're a first-time dog parent or welcoming your next pup into your family, this one's for you.

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast for nurturing calm, happy lives for your pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today we’re diving into a surprising question: Do cats get separation anxiety? The answer is yes — and the science is fascinating. For a long time, separation anxiety was thought to be primarily a canine issue. But recent studies have s...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast that listens deeply — for you and your pets. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re diving into a question many pet parents never think to ask: Is your dog truly resting… or are they quietly stressed?  But here’s something most people don’t realize stillness doesn’t always mean calm. Many dogs appear relaxed while actually holding tensio...

Hello and welcome to another episode of "We’re All Ears," where we bring sound science into the heart of pet care. Today’s episode is especially close to home for anyone with an older dog or cat: what to watch for as pets age, particularly around hearing health and managing stress through scientifically validated sound therapy. It’s often overlooked, but hearing loss is a silent issue in senior pe...

Welcome to We're All Ears—where we listen to what your pets wish they could tell you. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re tackling a question you might not have thought about: Should your pet have… a sound lifestyle?" What Even Is a ‘Sound Lifestyle’?  You’ve heard of clean eating, yoga for dogs, and spa days for cats. But a ‘sound lifestyle’ for pets? No...

Welcome to We’re All Ears , the podcast where we explore the fascinating connection between sound, behavior, and animal wellness. I’m your host, Janet Marlow—sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we're diving into the mysterious and marvelous contributions of one of the world’s most beloved companions: the cat. These whiskered wonders have left their paw prints on every...

Welcome to We're All Ears , the podcast where we explore the sound of wellness for our beloved pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today’s episode is about something every pet parent should know — but most overlook. We’re talking about your pet’s hearing. Yes, hearing health is not just about how well your dog or cat listens — it's a vital...

Today’s episode is titled “Fireworks Freakouts: Don’t Let Your Pet Panic” — because if you're a pet parent, you know the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or even random fireworks displays can turn a peaceful evening into a stress-filled experience for your dog or cat. So what’s really going on? And what can we do to help? Let’s begin by understanding the science. Fireworks are unpredictable, high-d...

If you’ve ever struggled with a fearful, vocal, or aggressive cat in your exam room or grooming station—you’re not alone. In fact, 60% of cat owners delay vet visits due to how distressed their cat becomes. And as you know, even the calmest cat can become a bundle of claws and cortisol in the wrong sound environment. Welcome to We’re All Ears —the podcast where pet wellness meets sound science. I’...