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The Vetster Editorial Team

The Vetster Editorial Team is comprised of seasoned writers and communicators dedicated to elevating stories about Vetster, pets and their owners.

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Road trip tips for traveling with your pup - A woman and dog sitting in the back of a parked hatchback

Lifestyle

Road trip tips for traveling with your pup

Thinking about planning a road trip with your pup? You wouldn’t be the first. Nobel Prize-winning American author John Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charley: In Search of America” chronicles the cross-country trip he took with his French poodle. Wherever in the world you are, there are some things you’ll need to keep in mind if you plan to hit the road with your pup. So hop in, and we’ll go over tips for road trips with dogs below...

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The Vetster Editorial Team

11 min read

Join us for National Pet Day Off - Vetster

Lifestyle

Join us for National Pet Day Off

As society returns to normal after the pandemic, many pet owners find themselves distracted, looking for a way to stay connected to their pets who are left at home. One out of five pet parents has missed a work deadline because they were too busy spending time with their pets. We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves and our families, but it’s equally important to make sure we’re taking care of our furry friends...

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The Vetster Editorial Team

9 min read

From takeoff to touchdown: How to travel with a dog by plane - small dog standing in kennel bag

Lifestyle

From takeoff to touchdown: How to travel with a dog by plane

Sometimes you have to travel with your dog. And you don’t always have the luxury—if that’s what you’d call it—of taking a long road trip or crawling along by train or boat. That leaves flying, and that may have you worried. Can you take your canine pal aboard a plane? Under what conditions? Is it a good idea?

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The Vetster Editorial Team

10 min read

What food is dangerous for cats: Thanksgiving and Christmas edition - Cat sitting on a festive table

Wellness · Safety

What food is dangerous for cats: Thanksgiving and Christmas edition

Here comes that season again: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, plus whatever else you may be celebrating (Festivus, anyone?). And that means food — lots of it. From pumpkin pie to that honey-glazed ham you can never finish, you may find yourself with heaps of leftovers.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

6 min read

Introducing the Vetster for Vets mobile app - Practice virtually on the go! - Vet on a video call

Blog · For vets

Introducing the Vetster for Vets mobile app - Practice virtually on the go!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new mobile app, Vetster for Vets! Available for iOS and Android smartphones, the new app is the perfect complement to the Vetster platform offering high-quality calls, managing availability, and making appointment notes all from your mobile device.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

2 min read

From cats to rats: Best companion pets to love this holiday season - Cat and dog snuggling with their owner by the Christmas tree

Lifestyle · New pet

From cats to rats: Best companion pets to love this holiday season

Charlie Brown has Snoopy. Calvin has Hobbes. Harry has Hedwig. And you? Many of us feel incomplete without an animal companion. And the benefits of having one can be significant: they can help you live longer, decrease cholesterol, manage depression, and even improve social-emotional skills in children. They’re also just plain fun.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

11 min read

Pet-friendly airlines with in-cabin accommodations (US and beyond) - cat sitting in luggage

Lifestyle · Travel

Pet-friendly airlines with in-cabin accommodations (US and beyond)

Air travel is sometimes necessary for one reason or another, all the more so around the holidays. Some enjoy it; some would rather stay grounded. Air travel is always more stressful if you have to leave your furry friend behind. You may try to bring them along only to encounter the insistence that pets must ride in cargo. While most pets flown in cargo are fine, there's always a risk of excessively hot or cold temperatures, poor ventilation and/or rough handling...

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The Vetster Editorial Team

15 min read

From chasing to chewing: interactive puppy toys to keep them entertained - Golden retriever with chew toy

Lifestyle · Gifts

From chasing to chewing: interactive puppy toys to keep them entertained

Whether your puppy was a Christmas surprise or the long-planned culmination of the adoption process, by now you’re probably feeling that your family is one cold nose closer to being complete.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

9 min read

Pee-free zone: how to stop your dog from peeing in the house - Dog with pee puddle on the floor

Lifestyle

Pee-free zone: how to stop your dog from peeing in the house

Adopting a pooch as a Christmas present? They’re a gift that will keep on giving, until they learn better. Getting a dog to stop peeing in the house can be frustrating. In fact, it can be a full-time job. You need to keep a sharp eye on Fido, always on the lookout for signs and triggers.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

9 min read

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