The 4th of July is full of fun, fireworks, and festive food—but for pets, it can also be full of hidden dangers. As PetPlace highlights, many traditional holiday foods can be harmful to dogs and cats. Chocolate, grapes, onions, and alcohol are...
Why Do Dogs Chew Their Paws? A Closer Look at a Common Concern
It’s not unusual to see a dog nibble or lick at their paws occasionally—but when that behavior becomes frequent or obsessive, pet parents often wonder if something more serious...
A recent study by PetSmart Charities and Gallup reveals that over half (52%) of U.S. pet parents have skipped or declined necessary veterinary care for their pets. The primary reason cited is financial constraints, with 71% of those who forwent...
LONG GROVE, IL, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- whiskerDocs® is proud to announce that its 3rd patent, U.S. Patent 11,894,144, ANIMAL HEALTH DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHODS, was granted earlier this year. This invention relates generally to a...
Being a pet parent is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with real financial responsibility. In a recent article, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) outlines practical ways to prepare for the cost of lifelong veterinary care and...
When pet parents say their animals are like their children, they’re not kidding - and now they’ve got the spending habits to prove it. According to a USA TODAY article, nearly half of pet owners spend as much or more on their pets as they do...
Caring for a pet can feel overwhelming, especially when they can’t tell you what’s wrong. In this USA TODAY feature, veterinarians and animal experts share key reminders that many pet parents overlook—reminders that can make a real...
A USA TODAY article highlights a growing trend: pet-friendly workplaces. Companies like Strategic Staffing Solutions in Detroit are proving that allowing pets at work isn’t just heartwarming, it’s good for morale, teamwork, and even...
New survey data from the AVMA shows that while more U.S. households own pets than ever before, the average number of pets per home is declining. In 2020, 45% of households owned dogs (up from 38% in 2016) and 26% owned cats (up from 25%)....
Skokie, IL, August 15, 2021—whiskerDocs, leader of 24/7 on-demand telehealth access to veterinary expertise, announces that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a trademark for its new pet virtual care utility, whiskerBot®,...