I’m going to display in this post a bit about how music (the right kind) can play a role in the wellbeing of animals as the following message and videos show us.
The video below shows how a fox was drawn to the man playing the guitar and singing. I think the fox may also have been drawn to the gentleness of this guy. It’s a way to connect us with them in a way that has no agenda, just enjoyment. Notice how this guy accommodates the fox in the video.
Last November 2024, my husband and I reverted to our singing and dancing together days with lots of great music on weekends. The funny thing is how our two dogs reacted to it all so differently. Our Carolina Dog, Ezra got upset when we played anything other than worship music – he would whine and want to go outside to show his dislike. Our American Bully, King loved it ALL! He “sang” along (translate that as he BARKED along). Yes, I would encourage him too by shouting, “Sing baby sing!” which he understood and would begin just barking and howling lol. I sure do miss that!
Funny story about our former dog who brought me headlong into animal naturopathy, Shadrach our Neo Mastiff. He, like King, loved all kinds of music but especially jazz, soul, and worship music. However, if we played Bruce Springsteen (me actually) Shadrach would leave the room. When we took off the Boss’ music and put something else on he’d come back LOL! Sorry Bruce, but Shadrach’s wishes were complied with – just as the guy in the video did with the fox.
Have any of you had similar or other situations like this with music and your animals?
Let me share another aspect of music when it comes to our animals. In my case, my dogs. As you know if you’ve been following this blog, our American Bully boy King passed away December 26, 2024. I shared the prayer and songs I sang over him each night before bed time (I do likewise with Ezra too – his are unique to him of course). You can find the audio at the top of King’s Memorial Page.
The Health Benefits of SINGING
Yes, these benefits have been proven scientifically for those who need that kind of “proof“.
“Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don’t understand the language that you’re singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.” ~Lou Rawls
• Singing strengthens the immune system. …
• Singing is a workout. …
• Singing improves your posture. …
• Singing helps with sleep. …
• Singing is a natural anti-depressant. …
• Singing lowers stress levels. …
• Singing improves mental alertness. …
• Singing can widen your circle of friends.
Animals, plants, the planet, the stars ALL sing. And yes, it is being proven. I extrapolated this quote from my class, All Creation Sings: “I sing with my dogs DAILY lol. And they each have several songs they know are specific to them – made up by me, and only my dogs could appreciate my singing. My American Bully sings WITH me when I sing to them. At night before bed, I pray over them and sing a couple of their songs to each dog. Then they go to sleep peacefully knowing they are loved and appreciated.”
Benefits of Singing: 10 Ways Singing Boosts Your Health
I’m sharing four links below where I share more on singing to and with our dogs. While this isn’t a call to action or in depth, I hope you’ll consider how this can and does change the atmosphere in your home in a very positive way (again if the right kind of music is being played that accommodates them and their nature) and within the very bodies, souls, and spirits of your animals which can and often does translate into HEALTH for them.
That’s all for now. So until next time…
Have a PAWSitively, tail waggin’, MUSICALLY joyful day!
Kim Bloomer, V.N.D., N.D. is an animal naturopath as well as being certified in small animal nutrition, with years of experience in animal wellness. Dr. Kim is a published author, writer, and blogger. Subscribe to her DOGgone Newsletter for updates or to her blog via email. Copyright ©2005-2025 Aspenbloom Pet Care, Dr. Kim Bloomer, All rights reserved. No part of this article may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Author/Publisher. This article is intended to be educational. However, it is not intended to be a substitute for diagnosis or treatment from a qualified animal health professional. Dr. Kim Bloomer and Aspenbloom Pet Care, do not assume any legal responsibility for misuse of the products discussed in this article. The only essential oils referenced on this website are Young Living.
