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October 18th, 2024

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This Week

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๐ŸŒŽ In The News: Elanco faces lawsuit, Blue Zones for dogs, Denver gets a new dog bar, and moreโ€ฆ

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  • Disrupting the kennel industry - A new peer-to-peer startup from San Francisco wants to do pet sitting a little differently.

  • Woof Woof, ok got it - This new collar allows you to talk to your pet, well kinda.

  • Can this AI tool replace microchipping? - PetNow uses a biometric ID of your dog's noseprint which they say can replace microchips, tags, and collars.

  • New female leadership - Mars has announced changes to the leadership of two key divisions within its $30B+ Petcare business.

  • Industry report - Is the consolidation of pet boarding and grooming imminent?

  • A vet merge - The Vets, an at-home veterinary care, and BetterVet, a trailblazer in mobile veterinary services, have announced a strategic merger.

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  • Major lawsuit - Elanco is facing scrutiny for 2 of its drugs, Zenrelia, a drug for canine dermatitis, and Credelio Quattro, an oral parasiticide for fleas, ticks, and internal parasites.

  • Running with dogs for dogs - This Marine took up running with shelter dogs to showcase how adoptable they are.

  • Happy ending - This poor dog who was used as a bait dog finds a caring forever home.

  • Yo Denver! - Skiptown just opened a 50,000-square-foot dog park and bar for you and your canine BFF.

  • Blue Zones for Dogs - Get Joy has partnered up with Dan Buettner on a new canine-focused docuseries to explore 10 keys to dog longevity.

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