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Safe and Sound: Noise Aversion in Pets
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Sudden fireworks. Rumbling storms. A dropped pan.
For many pets, these aren't just loud moments. They're genuine sources of panic.
In this AAHA feature, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta shifts the focus from fixing fear to understanding...
Oh, for the love of pets! Why people won’t budge on pet spending despite inflation.
Friday, April 14, 2023
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 animals can be tough. What vets don't want you to overlook when it comes to your pet.
Friday, December 23, 2022
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...
Pets are our companions at home. More employers are welcoming them at work, too.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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...
Pet population still on the rise, with fewer pets per household
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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%)....
whiskerDocs announces granting of U.S. trademark for its new pet virtual care utility: whiskerBot®
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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®,...
PetIQ launches telehealth services powered by whiskerDocs
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
PetIQ, Inc., a leading pet medication and wellness company, today announced the launch of its telehealth service in partnership with whiskerDocs.
The telehealth service is complimentary and available to PetIQ’s loyal pet parents who have...
BabelBark and whiskerDocs team up to prioritize human and pet health in the wake of COVID-19
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
As communities across the globe are taking more precautions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, BabelBark, a pet-related software developer, has teamed up with whiskerDocs, the leading provider of telehealth support, to provide free 24/7 veterinary...
Coronavirus Pet Update
Friday, March 13, 2020
We understand the concern surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country and the world, and our hearts go out to those who have been impacted. As pet parents ourselves, we understand you have specific questions about staying...
Wound Care for Pets
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Our pets get cuts and scrapes just like we do. You can treat the minor ones at home. However, be cautious when examining an injury on your pet. Any pet can bite when he’s in pain. If you are the closest thing to him, you are the one that will...
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