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. But there’s good news: understanding how cats hear and using sound science can turn this challenging experience into a calm, even comforting, routine.