Why Should you Use Veterinary Telehealth

Veterinary telehealth offerings grew significantly during the pandemic when in-person veterinary visits were restricted. While many veterinary offices have returned to their pre-pandemic service offerings for in-person visits, many pet parents have grown to appreciate the convenience and reduced cost of using veterinary telehealth to have on-demand conversations with a veterinary professional in the comfort of their own homes. Learn more about what telehealth is and why it can be a valuable tool in this helpful article while also learning about PetHub's Wellness Tools, available for pet parents like you!

The Importance of Veterinary Telehealth

Veterinary telehealth offerings grew significantly during the pandemic when in-person veterinary visits were restricted. While many veterinary offices have returned to their pre-pandemic service offerings for in-person visits, many pet parents have grown to appreciate the convenience and reduced cost of using veterinary telehealth to have on-demand conversations with a veterinary professional in the comfort of their own homes. Learn more about what telehealth is and why it can be a valuable tool in this helpful article while also learning about PetHub's Wellness Tools, available for pet parents like you!

5 Top Products to Spoil Your Pet

The PetHub team might be small, but it's jam packed with people who are passionate about pets. We love pampering our own dogs, cats, and birds and we also love enhancing the lives of other pets in our respective circles. Did one of our team members host a dog birthday party for her dog last weekend? Yes, yes she did. 

Digging into PetHub Tech - How to Set-Up Privacy Controls and Access Information

The name "PetHub" isn't just something that is catchy (although, we're pretty proud of how catchy it is). When we created the company, our mission was to establish a "hub" where all your pet's essential information can live for easy access. Having the ability to include medical information, vaccination records, behavioral traits, and the contact information for multiple safety circle pet caretakers is one of the reasons PetHub is such a valuable tool for pet parents.

Considerations when Bringing a New Pet Home

The team at Eusoh have written a guest article for us for Lost Pet Prevention Month. The views and recommendations made are those of the guest contributers. One of the missions of the Eusoh community is affordable care for all pets but a huge part of that is keeping them safe. We believe one of the most important aspects of pet parenting is preparing and preventing the worst possible scenarios.

Pet Travel Safety by Car for Dogs & Cats

Until recently, I lived about an hour and a half from my immediate family, meaning any visit included a road trip. For a window of time, we relied on pet lodging (either in-home care or pet hotels, depending on availability). After one of our pets was injured while being cared for by someone else, it was decided that, if my pets can’t come along, the trip isn’t happening.

Losing Myles - A Tale from GoPetFriendly

Amy Burkert from GoPetFriendly contributed a guest article for PetHub to help Pet Parents prepare for Lost Pet Prevention Month in July.  Absolutely gutted. There are no other words. That’s how I felt as I watched my lightening-fast dog racing off after three deer.

Safely take your Dog for a Bike Ride

The team at Buddyrider have written a guest article for us for Lost Pet Prevention Month. The views and recommendations made are those of the guest contributers. PetHub reminds readers to review safety guidelines of products, including size and weight parameters when deciding which products to buy and use. Do you long to take your canine companion with you when you go for a bike ride but wonder if it is safe?  It can be, if you do it right.

Should I take my pet with me on vacation?

The team at Trusted Housesitters have written a guest article for us for Lost Pet Prevention Month. The views and recommendations made are those of the guest contributers.  Got a four-pawed Houdini on your hands? You’re not alone. In fact, an overwhelming (and frankly, let’s face it - heartbreaking) 10 million pets are lost each year - that boils down to around 1 in 3 pets who will be lost during their lifetime.*

Cat Enrichment - Preventing Escape & Walking a Cat on a Leash

As a volunteer at a local shelter, I overhear conversations pet parents have with members of the staff on a regular basis. Considering the high volume of cats and kittens that are in the shelter, particularly in the warmer months, it's common to overhear conversations about a family cat going missing because it's referred to as an indoor/outdoor cat. While not all the time, a statement along the lines of "we simply can't keep our cat indoors, it's not in his nature," is something staff members and volunteers have heard frequently enough to anticipate it.

PetHub Gives Back: What Is Shelter Share?

PetHub cares about helping as many pets as possible. One way we help is by ensuring lost pets get home quickly through our PetHub tags. We also help shelters, local municipalities and other animal rescue organizations that aid in finding homes for pets through our Shelter Share program.

Tips & Tools for Lost Pet Prevention

The team at Stashios has written a guest article for PetHub to help Pet Parents prepare for Lost Pet Prevention Month in July. Read futher for their tips and tools to help with Lost Pet Prevention.

Prevent your pet from going missing: How to keep flight-risk dogs safe

A staggering amount of dogs and cats go missing each year – in fact 1 out of every 3 pets will go missing at some point in their life. It’s a devastating moment no pet parent wants to experience, but there are steps you can take right now to keep your pet safe.

The Top 5 Natural Ways to Heal Anxiety in Dogs and Cats (With Some You've Never Heard Of)

Jody Miller-Young has written a guest article for PetHub to help Pet Parents prepare for Lost Pet Prevention Month in July. As a homeopathic healer, she shares the top five natural ways to help heal anxiety in dogs and cats, including some tips and tricks you haven't heard of, before. 

Four Types of Dog Enrichment Tools for Lost Pet Prevention

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Meet the PetHub Sales Team & Learn Why They Love Animal Control Officers

The PetHub sales team has had the pleasure of working closely with Animal Control Officers and the organizations they work for over the years. It’s a highlight of our jobs, especially when we learn more about the special sauce that makes a community and the people who work for it shine!

The Pet Parent's Guide to Picking the Best Pet Insurance (series) - 2 of 6

Figuring out pet insurance and which kind is best for you and your fur kid can be overwhelming. But don't fret, that's where we come in! We've made the process simple by providing a 6-step guide for you to follow in order to get the best bite for your bark. 

The Pet Parent's Guide to Picking the Best Pet Insurance (series) 1 of 6

Figuring out pet insurance and which kind is best for your fur kid can seem like a lot of work, but we've made the process seamless by providing you with the 6 steps you need follow in order to get the best bite for your bark.

PetHub's LUV Stories

We might be biased, but we think we have the most PAWsome work family at PetHub -- and that includes our pets!

New Year Pet Resolutions Guide

Hi there, fur-ends! At PetHub, our goal is to keep your pets happy, safe and HOME for the rest of their lives. 

It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

At Pethub we strive to fulfill our everyday values of Protect, Share, and Nurture. One of the most beautiful things all of us can do to Protect and Nurture our animal friends is to choose to adopt dogs in need at our local animal shelters.

10 Must-Know Fall Pet Safety Tips

The PetHub Mantra has been since its conception, we aim to: Protect. Share. Nurture. This means that we want you to know the most important information to help keep your furry friends safe & give you peace of mind

Pet Lover Geek: Finding Your Soul Dog

An important aspect of returning loss pets home quickly is understanding their motivations and perceptions so that you can best predict where your furry little friend has wandered off to, and why they might have got lost in the first place.

What Nutrients Do Cats Need?

Being a cat parent is incredibly rewarding. Although some may find them aloof or hard to approach, experienced cat owners know they can be some of the most loveable and affectionate companions you can find. And for all the unconditional love you provide, they’ll return it in spades — if even in their own unique ways.

All About CBD for Pets

CBD has been a growing industry for not only humans, but pets as well. CBD can help with anxiety, and it can also help alleviate pain, controlling seizures, and act as an anti-inflammatory tool. But with any booming new industry, it can be overwhelming at first -- how do you even know where to start?

4 Things to Watch For in Older Dogs

Our dogs getting older is one thing we all as dog owners hate to think about. We want them to stay our little, lively puppies forever. As much as we may be in denial about our pup getting older, it’s important to make sure that we keep an eye on our older dog’s health and wellbeing to ensure they have the best quality of life possible. In this article, we explore 4 things to watch for in older dogs and how to help them.

Tips & Tricks for Life on the Road With Pets

A few months after everything went into lockdown, we slowly realized that working remotely would be our new normal. Team PetHub decided to take a vote on whether or not we should go back to the office or fully go remote - I think you can guess which one won.

What You Need to Know About Downsizing With Your Dog

Downsizing your home can be stressful. Apart from actually finding a new place that makes you happy and suits your needs, there’s also the logistics of moving to consider — not to mention the emotions that come with letting go of certain belongings, and saying farewell to your neighbours and memories.

Keeping pets safe on vacation: a guide for pet parents

Vacations are a time to relax, unwind and switch off — but for many pet parents, trying to find reliable and safe pet care you can trust can be stressful! So with summer just around the corner, we’re sniffing out some of the top ways you can keep your pets safe this Lost Pet Prevention Month.