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Health and fitness have become major priorities in many people’s lives. Why? The answer is
quite simple. Not only are people wanting to live longer, but adopting healthy habits can lower
the risk of serious diseases, improve mental health, give you more energy, and more.
Therefore, over the years, people have invested in many ways to keep track of their health and
wellness. How? Through the use of wearable technology. Many people have turned to devices
such as smart watches and other wearable trackers to monitor their performance and vital
signs which have proven to be very beneficial for them.
As a result of becoming more health-conscious, people are also wanting the same for their pets.
With major advancements in technology within the pet industry, owners are now able to
monitor their pet’s health through the use of smart wearable devices as well. Not only can
these devices keep owners up to date on their pet’s daily activities and track their location, but
it can also allow for them to make better choices and decisions that can impact the overall
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Veterinary Telehealth for Pets
The Covid-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on many essential healthcare
businesses—one of which is veterinary services. Though veterinary clinics remained open during the pandemic, many people were still hesitant about leaving their homes to take their pets to the vet. As a result, veterinarians had to find a way to quickly adapt to pandemic conditions so that they can still provide services for their patients, but in a safe and effective manner. This led to the emergence of new trends and technologies that helped to transform
the way veterinarians provided healthcare for their furry patients.As a result, one of the most popular and ongoing trends in the pet wellness industry is Veterinary Telehealth—also referred to as telemedicine.
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Holistic vs. Conventional Veterinary Care
One of the biggest ongoing trends in the pet wellness industry is holistic veterinary medicine.
As people have started placing a higher priority on living healthy lifestyles and improving their well-being, they are also wanting the same for their pets!
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Pet Wellness Trends
Pets have become more like family members overtime and as a result, pet wellness has become a growing concern among pet owners. Some exciting new trends have emerged in recent years. -
The Increasing Need For Emotional Support Animals (ESA's)
Although all cats and dogs offer an emotional connection with their owner, according to the American Kennel Club, to legally be considered an emotional support ESA, the pet needs to be prescribed by a licensed mental health professional to a person with a disabling mental illness. A therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist must determine that the presence of the animal is needed for the mental health of the patient.
ESAs provide support through companionship and can help ease anxiety, depression, and certain phobias. ESA users do not receive the same accommodations as service dog users, however.
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