What Happened to BlogPaws?
BlogPaws is (was?) an event for bloggers who focus on the pet industry. I went several years ago when it was in Denver and found it pretty interesting. About 300 writers, compelling speakers, a small tradeshow and a few dozen dogs and cats wandering around a hotel...
Wag Looking to Sell Itself
The dog walking startup Wag has been exploring a sale to potential buyers. Wag received a whopping $300 million investment from Softbank in 2018. This cash was supposed to fund quick growth and international expansion. Instead, sales fell 12%, while competitor Rover...
FirstVet telehealth scores €18.5 million
Swedish-based FirstVet has received €18.5 million ($20.5 million USD) in second round funding from Creandum and OMERS Ventures. FirstVet plans to use the funding to expand it’s telehealth vet service into Germany, France and the US. Veterinary telehealth is the...
Bill Requiring Pet Insurers to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions is a Bad Idea
New York state senator James Skoufis (D-Rockland) has introduced a bill that would bar pet insurers from denying medical coverage to dogs or cats with pre-existing conditions or illnesses. While well-intentioned, this is a really dumb idea. Skoufis claims that...