The Acoustic Zoo

Science you can trust. Sound they can feel.

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About The Acoustic Zoo

Created by Dr. Alison Davis, DVM, MPVM—a veterinarian with expertise in animal science and preventive medicine—The Acoustic Zoo blends clinical insight with musical artistry to help pets feel calm, safe, and supported through sound.

Pet Calming Music

Three downloadable MP3 tracks designed to ease anxiety, support recovery, and reduce noise sensitivity in dogs, cats, and other sound-sensitive pets.

• Calm – For daytime stress and separation anxiety

• Rest & Recovery – Supports healing and sleep

• Storm Soother – Reduces fear of fireworks, thunder, and traffic

The Package:

• 3 one-hour high-quality MP3 files

• A science-backed usage guide

• Instant download via secure link

The Techniques:

• Designed around calming classical piano music pieces from: Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, and many more

• Uses low levels of pink noise, Solfeggio frequencies & isochronic tones

• Backed by research in veterinary behavior and sound therapy

Click Below To Hear A Sample!

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The Science Behind the Sound

This collection blends classical music - from composers such as Bach, Beethoven,Grieg, Satie and more - with gentle layers of pink noise, isochronic tones, and Solfeggio frequencies to create a soothing sound environment for pets and their people.
Research shows that pink noise can help stabilize sleep patterns and promote relaxation by encouraging synchronized brain-wave activity^{1 2}. Studies on brain-wave entrainment using rhythmic auditory pulses like isochronic tones have demonstrated improvements in stress levels, sleep quality, and overall calm in human listeners³. Subtle Solfeggio frequencies are incorporated to enrich the tone, informed by emerging research. This research posits that specific musical frequencies may influence mood and hormonal balance—an effect observed in studies utilizing animal models⁴. Additionally, studies have found that dogs and cats often relax more to slower, melodic classical pieces, a perfect vehicle to deliver these acoustic techniques.⁵
While most studies have focused on humans (and some on animals), these findings highlight how gentle, structured sound can encourage a calmer state. Your pet may not know the science - but they’ll feel the peace.

References
1. Zhou, J., Liu, D., Li, X., Ma, J., Zhang, J., & Fang, J. (2012). Pink noise: Effect on complexity synchronization of brain activity and sleep consolidation. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 306, 68–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2012.04.006
2. Malkani, R., et al. (2019). Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients [Press release]. Northwestern University.
3. Effects of acoustic neurostimulation with binaural beats (BB) and isochronic tones (IT) on anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep quality: A randomized clinical study. (2023). Exploration of Neuroprotective Therapy, 3, 481–496. https://doi.org/10.37349/ent.2023.00064
4. Solfeggio-frequency music exposure reverses cognitive and endocrine deficits evoked by a 24-h light exposure in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). (2023). Behavioural Brain Research, 450, 114461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114461
5. Kogan, L., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & Simon, A. (2012). Behavioral effects of auditory stimulation on kenneled dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 7, 268–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2011.11.002

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