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The Vetster Pet Connection is a curated collection of pet lifestyle articles, company blog posts, industry opinions and expert research.

Wellness

Holiday adoption trends and how to choose your pet

The holidays are a hectic time of year. It's a time for family gatherings, travel, and gift-giving. It's also a peak season for welcoming new furry companions into our homes.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 7, 2022

13 min read

Wellness · Stress

Is your dog stressed? What we can do as pet parents

Dogs thrive on routines, so it is normal for your pup to become stressed by a change to the norm. How do you know if your dog is stressed and what can you do about it?

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 28, 2022

10 min read

Lifestyle

How to keep your dog busy while at work

You may hate it when your job and life become predictable. For some, monotony saps the spirit and wears you down to nothing. But dogs are different: they thrive on routine. Dogs require both physical and mental stimulation on a regular basis...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 25, 2022

8 min read

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...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 23, 2022

11 min read

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...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 21, 2022

9 min read

Wellness

Ticks and your dog

As a pet owner, you should be aware of what a tick is, what to look for, and most importantly, how to safely and effectively remove a tick. Ticks come in many forms and exist all across the nation. Depending on your location, ticks can be lively during any season, however, ticks start to slow down when the temperature drops below freezing in the fall...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 21, 2022

6 min read

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?

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 17, 2022

10 min read

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 16, 2022

2 min read

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 16, 2022

7 min read

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 14, 2022

11 min read

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...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 10, 2022

15 min read

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 31, 2022

10 min read

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 30, 2022

10 min read

Lifestyle

Pet boarding during the holidays: everything you need to know

These days, the traditional 12 Days of Christmas stretch from the day after Halloween until the schnapps runs out sometime just before President’s Day. Depending on how you do things, that means a lot of family time—a lot of travel, even.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 28, 2022

14 min read

Lifestyle

Why cats bite and how to stop them

We love our cats—even when they make it hard to do so. Sure, some cats are straight-up love fluffs, or at least disinterested window ornaments with a fixation on the bird in the oak tree. But you may find the kitty you picked out at the shelter turned into a tiger once you got them home. From little bitty nips to full-on chomps, cats of all kinds will occasionally bite their owners. Sometimes cat bites occur rather frequently. And that may have you wondering: why do cats bite their owners?

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 28, 2022

11 min read

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