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Pet Care & Ownership

Educational articles and insights for pet owners, covering general pet care, health, and the pet ownership experience. This tag includes content on managing the costs of pet care (e.g. understanding veterinary bills, pet insurance options), demographic trends in pet ownership, pet health tips, and comparisons (such as pet care vs. childcare trends). The goal is to inform and empower pet owners with knowledge about caring for their animals and navigating the pet-related aspects of life.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Butorphanol for Dogs: Uses, Effects, and Considerations

Butorphanol is a veterinary opioid used in dogs for short-term pain relief, sedation, and cough suppression. It acts on mu and kappa receptors, works within ~15 minutes by injection, lasts about 4 hours, and is best for mild–moderate pain. Always use under a veterinarian’s direction.

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Veterinary Technology & Innovation

From Kibble to Code: How Technology is Personalizing Pet Nutrition

Pet nutrition is shifting from one-size-fits-all to data-driven precision. With microbiome and genetic testing plus AI, vets can prescribe truly personalized diets that prevent disease, improve outcomes, and deepen client trust.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Online Pedigree: Understanding and Accessing Animal Ancestry

Online pedigree databases let you trace an animal’s lineage across generations, search by name or registration, analyze linebreeding and hypothetical matings. Breeders and owners use them to make informed mating decisions, verify ancestry, and explore family trees for dogs, horses, and more.

woman counting money for pet care

Pet Care & Ownership

When Care Becomes a Cost: The Rising Financial Strain of Pet Healthcare

Veterinary care is better—and pricier—than ever. Here’s why costs keep climbing, how insurance, telehealth, and financing can help, and what pet owners can do to avoid heartbreaking trade-offs when care becomes a cost.

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Veterinary Technology & Innovation

The Data Doesn't Lie: How Smart Pet Wearables Are Creating a New Era of Proactive Veterinary Care

Smart pet wearables + AI turn episodic visits into continuous care—streaming objective trends (HR/RR, activity, sleep, behaviors) into the EHR to flag early changes, personalize treatment, and enable proactive outreach.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Veterinary Partner: The Essential Resource for Pet Owners and Veterinary Practices

Veterinary Partner® is a free, expert-reviewed client education library from VIN® that clinics can share with pet owners. It delivers clear, trustworthy articles across species and conditions, supports telemedicine and follow-ups, and saves teams time by reinforcing in-clinic recommendations.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Lyme & Heartworm Are Moving: Is Your Pet at Risk in 2025?

Ticks and mosquitoes are pushing into new regions, raising Lyme and heartworm risks in 2025—even where pets were once “safe.” Learn what’s changing, why it matters for One Health, and the year-round prevention (meds, vaccines, testing) vets recommend to keep dogs and cats protected.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Pet Insurance Claims: How the Process Works

A quick, step-by-step guide to filing pet insurance claims—what to submit, how long reimbursement takes, and pro tips to avoid delays so you can focus on your pet’s recovery.

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Pet Care & Ownership

East Asia’s Pet Boom: When “Fur Babies” Outnumber Children

East Asia’s pet boom is a lasting demographic shift: in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea—and soon China—pets now outnumber kids, reallocating household spend to pet food, services, and vet care. Here’s the data, drivers, and why investors should go long on the pet economy.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Understanding Vet Expenses: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

From routine checkups to emergencies, vet costs add up fast. This guide breaks down typical price ranges, what drives them, and practical ways—insurance, wellness plans, and budgeting—to keep your pet healthy without breaking the bank.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Labs to Frenchies: 10 Years of America’s Top Dog Breeds

n a decade-long shake-up, French Bulldogs dethroned Labrador Retrievers as America’s most popular AKC breed. See the 2014 vs. 2024 Top-10 lists, the biggest risers and fallers, and why urban living, media, and lifestyle shifts fueled the Frenchie surge.

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Veterinary Finance & Insurance

Vet Billing Explained: Affordable, Accessible Care

Vet billing isn’t just pay-at-checkout anymore. Flexible options—installments, prepayment, savings accounts, and third-party plans—make care more affordable for pet owners while boosting clinic revenue and treatment compliance. Here’s how they work and how to implement them securely.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Vet Care vs. Childcare: Whose Costs Are Climbing Faster in 2025?

In 2025, vet care inflation (~6–7% YoY) is running slightly hotter than childcare (~5–6%), and both far outpace overall CPI. Decades-long data show these labor-intensive services consistently rising faster than average.

Pet Insurance by State

Pet Care & Ownership

Pet Insurance by State: Adoption Is Surging—But Still Tiny

Pet insurance is surging—7M+ pets insured by 2024—yet penetration is still only ~4% in the U.S. See which states lead, why adoption varies, how new laws improve transparency, and what to compare before you buy.

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Pet Care & Ownership

These U.S. Cities Are Best for Renters with Pets (2024 Data)

Zillow’s 2024 data shows a majority of U.S. rentals now allow pets—and those listings lease faster. See which cities lead (and lag), why “pets allowed” is smart business, and how pet-friendly housing keeps animals out of shelters.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Trends in Children vs. Pets: A Comparative Demographic Report

A data-driven look at how falling birthrates and rising pet ownership are reshaping households: in the U.S. and Europe pets now outnumber children, while globally the gap is narrowing as families grow smaller and companion animals surge.

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Pet Care & Ownership

Managing Pet Bills: How to Afford Veterinary Care and Keep Your Pet Healthy

Worried about vet costs? From payment plans and insurance to assistance funds, financing, and smart shopping for meds, here’s a clear, practical playbook to afford care now—while preventing bigger bills later.