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Competitive Health, Inc. and whiskerDocs team up to help pets! Learn more about the new offering at PR Newswire.

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whiskerDocs Supports Human-Animal Bond Research

Thursday, December 6, 2018

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pets

pets and people

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today that whiskerDocs, the leading provider of telehealth support for pet parents, has become an official supporter of HABRI and its research on the human health benefits of companion...

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whiskerDocs® Announces Pet Initiative with Careington International Corporation

Monday, May 21, 2018

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whiskerDocs®, the leading provider of telehealth support for pet parents, is pleased to announce their new joint initiative with Careington, a top provider of health and wellness discount programs in both the U.S. and the UK.

The trend to...

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Incidents of Tick-Borne Diseases in Pets on the Rise

Thursday, May 17, 2018

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parasites

prevention

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ticks

zoonotic diseases

Recent news of epidemic proportions of Lyme disease in parts of the Northeast has many pet parents looking to their veterinarians, local pet store owners, and the professionals at whiskerDocs®, the nation’s leading provider of veterinary...

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whiskerDocs® and Embrace Pet Insurance to provide 24/7 Pet Helpline to policyholders

Thursday, May 10, 2018

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whiskerDocs®, the leading provider of telehealth support for pet parents, is pleased to announce the inclusion of its services for Embrace Pet Insurance policy holders. Adding to the reasons why Embrace is one of the nation’s highest-rated pet...

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Family Dollar and whiskerDocs Team Up to Help Pets

Thursday, April 5, 2018

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whiskerDocs announces that Family Dollar now offers 24 hour a day guidance for pet parents across the U.S. via phone, chat and email on the FamilyDollar.com website.

whiskerDocs, the nation’s leading provider of 24/7 veterinary telehealth...

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Runaway dog from Alabama is found in Florida

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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safety

travel

June, a 1 year old mixed breed dog went missing on June 15 after escaping from her fenced in yard while her pet parents were at work. Although dogs escaping and going on a little neighborhood adventure happens all the time, it's rare these...

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Early Infant Exposure To Pets May Reduce Risks of Allergies and Obesity

Friday, April 7, 2017

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While there are a number of things to worry about when blending your pet household with a new baby, recent studies conducted by an epidemiologist in Canada may help parents rest easier. Dr. Anita Kozyrskyj and researchers found increased levels...

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Robot Pets Provide Low Maintenance Companionship For Seniors

Thursday, March 30, 2017

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Often when a senior citizen has to move into an assisted care facility, they have to give up the companionship of household pets. The presence of a pet has been shown to relieve loneliness and provide some exercise and socialization...

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Do Dogs Know When They've Done Something Wrong?

Monday, November 28, 2016

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Many people will swear their dogs know when they have done something wrong like chewing a shoe, using the bathroom in the house or stealing food from the counter top. So why do so many scientist and animal behaviorist say a dog's guilty looking...