Single Americans prefer pets over people on Valentine’s Day, survey saysFebruary 10, 2023Love is in the air—for pets and pet owners that is! Fifty five percent of single Americans prefer to stay at home with their dog or cat than to go out for Valentine’s Day, according to a survey by AKC Pet Insurance.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveInfographic helps ID and prevent Halloween hazardsSeptember 30, 2021Downloadable infographic on how clients with noise-averse pets can work with you, their trusted pet care provider, when it comes to requiring prescriptions, asking for advice on OTC medications, or confirming readability of microchip scans.
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Check in with new owners to prevent surrendersNovember 23, 2020A Merck survey reveals 73 percent of those who adopted a dog amidst the pandemic are considering rehoming it.
Survey finds man’s best friend is more like familyJune 6, 2019They’ve always been your best friend, but now a new nationwide survey has found owners largely consider dogs to be part of the family. Sponsored by SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence, the survey asked 1,500 dog owners about their pet parent habits and behaviors. The survey found: 98 percent of dog owners consider their dogs to be members of the family; 50 percent of dog owners say their dog sleeps in a family member’s bed, …
Banfield launches telehealth service for on-demand veterinarian supportJune 5, 2019Banfield Pet Hospital is offering its Optimum Wellness Plan clients a new way to discuss their pet’s health with a veterinarian. The company has launched a telehealth service on its app called Vet Chat, which offers clients on-demand access to pet care advice and support from a veterinarian anytime and anywhere. “At Banfield, we never take for granted being entrusted with the care of a beloved pet is to be invited into the emotional …
Americans spent $18.11 billion on veterinary care in 2018March 22, 2019The American Pet Products Association (APPA) says veterinary care remains the second highest source of spending in the pet care community. According to the association’s annual industry-wide spending figures, money spent on veterinary care totaled $18.11 billion, surpassing growth in any other category at a rate of 6.1 percent. Figures in 2019 are expected to reach $18.98 billion, an increase of 4.8 percent over last year’s figures. The APPA says the frequency of veterinary …
Midmark to offer employee pet care coverage programJanuary 4, 2019Nationwide Insurance and health product manufacturer Midmark are making a commitment to ensure pets receive the care they need.
AVMA data shows pet ownership on the rise in the U.S.November 21, 2018Pet ownership is on the rise in the U.S., with dogs leading the way and large increases in the number of less traditional pets like poultry and lizards, according to recently released data from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Veterinary medical short series aims to educate pet ownersNovember 16, 2018Expert Veterinary TV, an informative and educational veterinary medical short series of vignettes for pet owners is now airing on various network and digital streaming platforms.
