Pet parents more dedicated than everJune 11, 2019A new survey is showcasing everything pet owners are willing to do for their animal companions, including foregoing work and social commitments to ensure their well-being. Conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Fuzzy Pet Health, the poll found nearly a quarter of the 2,000 participants have missed work to care for a sick pet, and withheld this information from their boss. Sixty-five percent said it was because they did not think their boss would count it as a valid reason for time off. "Time constraints are among one of the biggest hurdles for pet parents. But they don't want to cut corners when it comes to their pets' wellness," says Jess Trimble, DVM, Fuzzy Pet Health chief veterinary officer. "As a society, we've outsourced so much of the services important to making our life tick, it's time veterinary care delivered for the modern world." The survey also found: 39 percent have taken a day off to care for their pet, while a further 27 percent have worked from home to do so Three in 10 owners have canceled on their human friends to spend time with their pets 76 percent of pet owners panic when their pet swallows something …
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Fuzzy Pet Health launches veterinary telemedicine planJune 29, 2018A new telemedicine veterinary care plan is now available across the U.S. from Fuzzy Pet Health, a subscription-based pet healthcare company in San Francisco. Fuzzy Connect enables owners to communicate with veterinarians in real-time directly via an app on their Apple or Android device. The service provides users with immediate access to medical advice, as well as tips for behavioral problems, diet, and supplements. In some states, members will also be able to order prescriptions through the app and schedule in-home veterinary appointments. Fuzzy hopes the new app will redefine the relationship owners currently have with their veterinarians. "Our team has been providing veterinary care over telemedicine in the Bay Area for a while now and we've seen an incredible shift in how our members engage," said Robert Trimble, DVM, Fuzzy's head of veterinary services. "The average pet parent goes to the vet only 1.6 times a year, while our members get in touch with us roughly once a month."
