FirstVet swipes $6M to expand its pet advice telehealth service

Pet services can be serious startup business. Witness the likes of dog walking startups Rover and Wag, for example. At the same time digital health is a major area of interest for entrepreneurs, thanks to reliable demand meeting tech’s disruptive potential. Well, Sweden’s FirstVet is dabbling in both — offering remote video consultations and advice for […]

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Help your constantly barking dog chill out with the iCalmPet speaker

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Have you ever considered that your dog, um, doesn’t have the same taste in music as you? You may prefer to hear the same Ariana Grande song for literal hours on end, but your dog may wish you were taking requests. 

Here’s why: Canine anxiety is a real thing. Yes, you love your fur baby to death, but there are times when you wish he or she would just chill TF out. While a dog might be barking what seems like 24/7 and at nothing, it doesn’t always mean that he or she never learned how to behave — it may legitimately be anxiety induced. (Other anxiety symptoms include growling, aggression, excessive panting, whimpering, and going to the bathroom inside.) And thinking about those pure angels being stressed has me hella stressed.  Read more…

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Get your pet (or your favorite pet owner) something nice for the holidays

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Furbo unveils treat-tossing dog camera with smart alerts, like when your dog is pacing

 Furbo, the dog camera that lets you communicate with your pet and also tosses treats to your dog when you’re away, has launched a new version that provides alerts to help you keep tabs on your pup’s behavior. Furbo is calling this the “first AI-powered dog camera,” which uses machine learning and computer vision to detect when your dog is chewing, pacing back and forth,… Read More

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