Last month, Strava announced a partnership with the dog collar brand, Fi. Fi collars have built-in satellite positioning systems like sports watches. They monitor basic health metrics and help find lost pets. The same technology can be used to log exercise online. Source: Outside, March 4, 2024. Link. The new partnership allows Strava to log distance traveled and number of … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – November 16, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 9, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from the November 9th AHD Bulletin – Age-specific products for senior companion animals. Link. Better cat visits. Carriers and caregivers are the key. Link. The value of teamwork. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Stop wasting money on biodegradable dog poop bags
Includes Commercial References Picture this, writes Kristin Hostetter: one thousand football fields lined up in a row, each one filled with dog feces a foot deep. It’s not a pleasant thought, but that’s how much waste our canine pets create each year in the U.S. Painting a disturbing picture of dog excrement as a waste dilemma, she shares various choices and shares her … [Read more...]
It’s okay to truly grieve for lost pets
Losing a trusted pet sucks. Without traditional grieving rituals we generally experience when family members die, losing a pet can truly mess with us. Experts say the death of pets can even activate grief over previous losses. Source: Outside, September 2, 2021. Link. The death of a pet is a very big deal. I often have people tell me they are surprised the experience is … [Read more...]
Suits, navigation and beer
Three articles consider the validity of suits for men, navigation challenges as we age and a perspective on beer labels’ value to civilization history. Perhaps one can provide fodder for a conversation with a colleague or customer. Source: How the power suit lost its power, Vox, September 30, 2019. Link. The suit has become a uniform for the powerless. Source: As we age, … [Read more...]