CNBC's Andrea Day reports: Composer Janet Marlow of Pet Acoustics composes music specially designed to help pets get over anxiety.
Pulse rates in animals were studied showing lowered pulse rates indicating balance and calm during Pet Acoustics listening sessions.
HRV is the fluctuation in the time intervals between adjacent heartbeats. Higher HRV is a positive indicator of better health and less stress demonstrated in our studies.
Cortisol is the stress hormone produced when animals experience stress. Salivary tests revealed Pet Acoustics music directly lowered cortisol levels.
Observational studies reveal a consistency of environment through our music provided pet subjects with a sense of wellness and safety.
A new study reveals Pet Acoustics music significantly reduces canine stress more effectively than classical music or silence in a kennel environment.
Given the importance of auditory communication in these species, understanding age-related hearing loss is crucial for enhancing animal welfare and owner-pet interactions.
To modify behavioural stress in dogs, Janet Marlow, Founder of Pet Acoustics innovated a science-based music process specifically for canine, feline and equine acute hearing.
The three-month clinical study monitored nine adult cats measuring their pulse rates, HRV, and activity levels determining the effects of the music.
To modify behavioural stress in dogs, Janet Marlow, Founder of Pet Acoustics innovated a science-based music process specifically for canine, feline and equine acute hearing.
Animal hypervigilant behavior is triggered by high and low frequencies whether indoors or outdoors. Through a proprietary process, we eliminate ultra-high and sub-low frequencies in our designed music, resulting in a comfort listening zone for pets.
“The frequencies are designed to calm down dogs and it’s clinically proven to work within five minutes. I adore this.”
— Dr. Heather Loenser, Chief Veterinary Officer, Suveto
“The most wonderful discovery in my career. With pet anxiety issues, it’s a great tool. Every animal benefits in my practice.”
— Dr. Dale Krier, Creature Comforts
“We have had great results in our clinic. The same applied to several cats with a history of being tough—they relaxed as well.”
— Dr. Bob Beede, Intermountain Pet Hospital
Janet Marlow, M.A. is the industry leader in pet hearing and an expert on how frequencies impact mental and physical well-being. Through clinical studies, she has shown the positive effects of music scientifically tailored for different animal species. Her findings have innovated the very process of contouring music for animal hearing ranges for behavioral health.
Marlow has been featured on platforms including Animal Planet’s K9 Kharma, CBS’s Good Morning America, CNBC’s The News with Shepard Smith, and The Martha Stewart Show. Janet is also speaker at professional events such the Western Veterinary Conference and The New York Vet Show. She is also an author and consults organizations and veterinary practices in this emerging field.
In addition to her contributions to pet wellness, Janet Marlow is an accomplished composer, performer and recording artist, internationally recognized for her mastery of the ten-string guitar.
Pet Tunes Pro is a tool for pet professionals and pet parents aiming to improve canine and feline behavior in human environments. Our premium speaker is transforming pet care in veterinary practices, kennels, and homes by calming pets effectively. The device includes breakthrough sound design developed by Pet Acoustics is validated by biometric studies. Ensure even sound distribution in a 360° speaker that comes bundled with (3) interchangeable Micro SD Sound Therapy cards. Touch-sensitive color therapy further reduces stress with dogs responding to blue and yellow, and cats to yellow and blue.
Includes:
Touch-sensitive multicolor light therapy
Micro SD Sound Therapy card with Dogs & Cats II
Micro SD Sound Therapy card with Nature Calm
Micro SD Sound Therapy card with White Noise
Free Pet Hearing Test
USB-C to USB charging cord
Auxiliary audio cable
Pet Acoustics Pet Tunes Canine (new speaker same great music) is proven to calm dogs through biometric studies. Calming music designed for the acute sensitivity of your dog’s ears balances behaviors such as separation anxiety, noise phobias and excessive barking. Ideal for puppy crate training, grooming and adoption transitions. Calm is health and wellness is longevity.
Features
User Manual
Pre-loaded canine calming music on an SD/TF card
Bluetooth® compatible
Portable, Continuous play
USB Type C charging cable
Plays up to 10 hours on low volume
Biometric clinical studies prove that best-selling Pet Acoustics Feline music calms cats (International Animal Health Journal, March 2021). Cat’s hear three times more than we do. Calm your kitty with music designed just for their ears. Solve environmental stress, thunderstorm agitation and nocturnal activity—the perfect accessory for calming grooming, adoption transitions and travel stress.
Features
Pre-loaded calming music on an SD card
Bluetooth® compatible
Portable
USB charging cable
Continuous play
Lanyard strap
Proven through biometrics, Pet Tunes Equine will calm your horse’s behavior naturally with our scientifically-proven music designed to reduce stress in their listening environment.A solution for horses with stress and anxiety relating to thunderstorms, trailer travel, veterinary and farrier visits. Horses will relax during grooming sessions and barn time. Learn more
Features
Pre-loaded calming equine music on an SD card
Bluetooth® Compatible
Portable
USB Charging Cable
Continuous Play
Lanyard Strap
Birds are nature’s musicians. Our music, ornamented with nature sounds, elicit birdsong and conversation responses for calm. Provide a comforting environment when you’re not home and solve behaviors such as excessive feather picking, separation anxiety, and travel.
Features
Pre-loaded with Pet Acoustics calming music
Bluetooth® compatible
Plays wirelessly
Continuous play
USB charging cable
Lanyard strap
By Janet Marlow, M.A., CSB — Certified Sound Behaviorist™ and founder of Pet Acoustics
$39.99 | Digital edition | ~55 pages
Hearing is the one sense most veterinary teams were never taught to assess. Around 70% of clinics don't screen hearing at all, yet hearing changes shape how dogs and cats respond to handling, noise, the exam room, and the people who care for them.
The Veterinary Guide to Hearing Wellness closes that gap. Written for veterinary technicians and the whole clinical team, it brings 25 years of science in animal psychoacoustics into a concise, practical guide you can read in an afternoon and put to use the next day.
Inside, you'll learn:
How dogs and cats hear, and why their hearing range changes what they experience in the clinic and at home
The signs of reduced hearing that are easy to miss, and how they're often mistaken for behavior problems
How a two-minute hearing screening fits into a routine visit, and how to read Present, Reduced, and Absent results across the Low, Mid, and High bands
How to talk with pet parents about hearing results and next steps
How sound therapy supports calm in patients during visits and at home
Who it's for: Veterinary technicians, veterinarians, practice managers, and shelter teams who want a clear, science-based foundation in companion animal hearing health.
Part of the Hearing Wellness Platform
This guide is also available within the Pet Acoustics Hearing Wellness Platform, a monthly subscription that gives your clinic or group practice unlimited hearing screenings in a personalized, dedicated admin page. The subscription includes unlimited access to Pet Acoustics biometric sound therapy for dogs and cats, plus educational guides for veterinarians and pet-parent follow-up.