Reducing pet anxiety during travel aimed at music therapy collaborativeJanuary 16, 2023Delivering high-quality pre- and post-travel animal care and veterinary services is the driving force behind the new creative partnership. The ARK at JFK partners with Zoundz Music For Pets in incorporating music therapy across ARK's facilities to reduce stress and anxiety in dogs and cats. The project involves installation of Zoundz music in ARK's reception, kennel, veterinary exam area, and in transit vehicles. "The ARK is committed to the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets and their owners throughout boarding and while in transit," says Elizabeth A. Schuette, ARK president and CEO. "We are dedicated to implementing industry best practices and utilizing innovative tools and solutions to provide an ongoing superior experience for our animal and human clients alike." Zoundz music is created by a multi-disciplinary team of music composers, producers and engineers, animal behavior researchers and specialists, and veterinarians, who evaluate and interpret calming attributes from animal behavior studies. "Helping animals live less anxious, joyous lives is first and foremost," says Derrick L. Garrett, Zoundz founder and CEO. "We've composed an extensive library of songs carefully created with species-appropriate tempo, sound frequency and instrumentation to deliver maximum calming effects to dogs …
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Why every vet needs a psychotherapistAugust 12, 2022Psychotherapy, also referred to as talk therapy, is among the most underrated, and, sadly, underutilized healthcare services on offer. Not only is it widely denigrated as a service intended for exclusive use by the feeble-brained, socially maladjusted, or mentally disturbed, it can be surprisingly tough to access through traditional healthcare channels.
Does music have a calming effect on pets?June 28, 2022While more research is needed, music is widely viewed as beneficial for dogs and cats in kennels, shelters, and veterinary settings. Indeed, use of music, particularly so-called “classical music” (generally characterized by lower tempo and volume than other genres), is believed to be calming and to reduce stress and anxiety.
Horse therapy could benefit adults with Parkinson's diseaseJanuary 18, 2021Equine-assisted therapy and its effect on adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is set to be explored in a new research project.
Rehabilitation: An avenue for clinic growthJanuary 15, 2019General veterinary practices looking to add services might do well to consider animal rehabilitation.
California clinic embraces hydrotherapy with third water treadmillJanuary 10, 2019A Southern California-based clinic has now installed a third water treadmill and a full-sized pool to its recovery resources.
Benefits of in-house labsDecember 27, 2018In the last two decades, the veterinary profession has seen rapid and unprecedented growth, yielding greater access to reliable diagnostic capabilities and effective therapeutic options.
Pheromones' therapeutic use in animalsMarch 14, 2018Pheromones are chemical compounds produced by an animal that have predictable physiologic and behavioral effects on other animals of the same species. They are a form of social signaling that can influence behavior related to reproduction, aggression, feeding, social coordination, and many other areas.
