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The lowdown on Fluffy, the app offering dog training, 24/7 vet messaging and insurance to give pet owners peace of mind and support them with their pet care responsibilities. Anyone who has had pets knows how expensive an unexpected medical emergency can be. Even simply getting an x-ray on what turns out to be nothing more than a strained leg can feel like it’s bankrupting us. That’...
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Pet owners take note! GetSetPet is a startup on a mission to become the ultimate destination for your pet supplies. Whilst having a pet can bring a lot of joy, it can sometimes be a little worrying too. Whether it’s ensuring that you’re looking after them in the best way possible, figuring out if they’re really getting all the nutrients they need or simply finding the best pla...
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PetsApp is an innovative platform that's on a mission to help both veterinary clinics and pet owners alike. In the UK, around 44% of households have at least one pet. We all know someone who is willing to pay more money to keep their pet well and healthy than they are to keep themselves healthy, yet during the pandemic, the number of appointments that vets could take decreased to only emergenc...
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Joii is an app that is giving pet owners access to affordable, remote veterinary care advice...  Veterinary care can be very expensive and stressful to the animal. Sometimes, the trip to the vet turns out to have been unnecessary, or the issue is a small one that could have been identified without a physical examination. We have written previously about startups such as Arthronica and Ping...
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As we all know, we’ve always had a reputation as being a nation of animal lovers and it’s a reputation which shows no sign of abating any time soon. It’d be fair to say therefore that pampering and treating our beloved pet pooches and moggies is always high on our agenda. Now, thanks to our latest Startup of the Week, doing just that has become easier than ever before. PawPost...
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If you’re a dog owner you’ll no doubt be only too aware of the challenges which can arise when you’re planning a break and you’re faced with the dilemma of what to do with your beloved Fido when you’re away. In an ideal world you’d of course take your pet with you - he/she is part of the family after all! However since finding pet-friendly accommodation and the ...
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Gamification, Health and Pets! Step Pets explains all! US based Random Breakfast build mobile games focused on Health. Having just launched their first game StepPets they recently listed their startup in our Showcasing area on Startacus. What better way then to find out more about gaming, gamification, health and...pets than to hear from Startacus community member Tim Cooley about Step Pets, a ga...
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As a nation of pet lovers, it’d be fair to say that the health and wellbeing of our beloved animals is a priority for most of us. And of course when things aren’t going too well healthwise for our pets, we generally avail of the services of our local vet. That’s simply the way it’s always been - until now that is - thanks to an innovative new startup! PawSquad is an online...
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Gone are the days when a treat for your dog simply meant a nice juicy bone from the local butchers. These days man’s best friend can avail of a whole host of treats - and thanks to our latest Startup of the Week, doing just that has become even easier. Woof-Box is a monthly subscription service for dogs. Yep. Our canine pals can now have their very own hand-picked personalised selection of ...
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