Researchers Charles Snowdon of the University of Wisconsin, his colleague Megan Savage and composer and musician David Teie created music that was about an octave or more higher than human voices and referenced tempos of purring and suckling. While the music was on, the listening cats turned toward or approached the speaker, often rubbing against it.

The researchers hope their work can benefit shelter cats by helping them feel less anxious.

*The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking dogs with chronic gastrointestinal trouble to participate in a clinical study. The goal is to determine the composition of the micro-biome (naturally occurring bacteria in the gut) and how it changes during and after treatment.

For more information, call 215-573-0302 or email vcic@vet.upenn.edu.

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