Host: Janet Marlow, Sound Behaviorist & Founder of Pet Acoustics
Overview:
“We’re All Ears” is a series delving into the fascinating world of animal hearing and behavior. Each episode uncovers surprising insights about how animals experience sound—from the tiniest frequencies humans can’t detect to audible triggers that shape their moods, actions, and well‑being.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast about the science of sound, hearing, and animal behavior. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics and a Certified Sound Behaviorist.
Today I want to talk about something I’ve observed for years:
Cats can be much harder to read than dogs when we introduce sound into their environment.
And that matters, because sometimes we assume that if we don’t see a response, nothing is happening.
With a dog, relaxation can be wonderfully obvious.
A dog may stop pacing. Lie down. Rest its head. Sigh. Fall asleep.
Within 20 minutes, a pet parent may be able to say, “Something has changed.”
Cats are different.
A cat may respond to its auditory environment with a slower blink. A subtle change in ear position. Less vigilance. More grooming. A different sleeping location. Choosing to remain in a room longer. Or perhaps a reduction in nighttime vocalization that becomes apparent only after several days.
These are meaningful behavioral changes, but they’re easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
When a cat walks away, what does it mean?
Here’s another behavior that can be misunderstood.
You turn on a new sound source, and your cat leaves the room.
The immediate reaction may be: “My cat doesn't like it.”
Not necessarily.
28 Aug 2026
Back to School, Back to Work: Helping Pets Adjust to a Quieter Home
Back to School, Back to Work: Helping Pets Adjust to a Quieter Home
Hello, and welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast devoted to understanding how sound affects the health, behavior, and well-being of the animals we love.
I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics, composer, researcher, and Certified Sound Behaviorist.
Today, we’re talking about a seasonal transition that can be surprisingly difficult for dogs and cats: the return to school and work.
After a summer filled with activity, voices, visitors, children, open doors, and changing schedules, the house may suddenly become very quiet. We think of quiet as peaceful—but to a pet who has grown accustomed to companionship and household activity, that new silence can feel unfamiliar and unsettling.
20 Aug 2026
Do Cats Experience Separation Anxiety?
Do Cats Experience Separation Anxiety?
Hello, and welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore how sound influences the health, behavior, and emotional well-being of the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics and a Certified Sound Behaviorist.
Today’s question is one many cat parents ask: Do cats experience separation anxiety?
The answer is yes. Although cats are often described as independent, they can form very strong emotional bonds with their people—and some experience genuine distress when left alone or separated from someone they depend on.
Because cats often express stress subtly, separation-related anxiety can easily be overlooked or mistaken for bad behavior.
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Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
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