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PetPace™ Launches PetPace 2.0, the Only Vet-Grade AI-Powered Canine Pet Collar Providing Continuous Life-Saving Medical Insights for Vets, Researchers and Pet Owners

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Monday, March 4, 2024

PetPace ™, a leader in advanced pet health monitoring, announced today the launch of PetPace 2.0, an AI-powered, life-saving smart dog collar delivering continuous, near real-time medical insights for early detection, treatment, monitoring, and GPS tracking for canine health.

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  • PetPace ™, a leader in advanced pet health monitoring, announced today the launch of PetPace 2.0, an AI-powered, life-saving smart dog collar delivering continuous, near real-time medical insights for early detection, treatment, monitoring, and GPS tracking for canine health.
  • PetPace improves the health and quality of life of pets through remote monitoring, to bring peace of mind to pet owners.
  • Only PetPace AI-powered smart dog collar provides immediate health alerts, continuous vital sign monitoring, proprietary wellness scores, and health comparisons based on their exclusive database.
  • “It also enables the veterinarian to remotely assess the pet’s condition using objective and accurate in its natural setting.”

BARK Expands Consumables Business With Launch of Cereal-Inspired Dog Treat Collection to Inject Innovation, Fun & Humor Into Retail Pet Aisles

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The Snack Pack from BARK features treats inspired by classic breakfast cereals with corresponding mascots and surprises in every box.

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  • The Snack Pack from BARK features treats inspired by classic breakfast cereals with corresponding mascots and surprises in every box.
  • To coincide with the treats, BARK is releasing plush dog toy versions of each treat’s mascot, including Jim Sock, Tooty the Toot, Goober B.
  • BARK is prioritizing growing its consumables business in 2024 and breaking through in a crowded, established category with fun, nostalgia-inducing products for dogs and dog parents.
  • To learn more about the Snack Pack and to purchase, visit bark.co or target.com or visit Target stores.

AI-Powered, Plant-Based Dog Food Brand PawCo Raises $2M to Scale Its Operations

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

With this funding, PawCo will scale its operations by opening a second production facility (a midwest location to complement its current facility in California).

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  • With this funding, PawCo will scale its operations by opening a second production facility (a midwest location to complement its current facility in California).
  • Additionally, the brand will further invest in growth, research and development, new recipes and marketing tactics to drive awareness for the plant-based pet food category.
  • PawCo offers a plant-based meat alternative that provides all the essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids dogs need to thrive, without sacrificing taste and flavor.
  • To learn more about PawCo, please visit mypawco.com .

Animal Biosciences Announces New Canine Clinical Research Evaluating Reversal of Age-Related Signs in Dogs

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Animal Biosciences, Inc. , a company aiming to extend the lifespan of pets, today announced new clinical research published to the preprint server BioRxiv that tested the effects of their “LeapYears” supplement designed to extend healthspan in dogs.

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  • Animal Biosciences, Inc. , a company aiming to extend the lifespan of pets, today announced new clinical research published to the preprint server BioRxiv that tested the effects of their “LeapYears” supplement designed to extend healthspan in dogs.
  • After five years of development and testing in dogs, leveraging discoveries made at Harvard Medical School, the study shows the first clinical evidence that it is possible to reverse age-related decline in dogs.
  • "The outcomes of the clinical trial, especially the enhancements in cognition, are encouraging and represent a unique achievement,” Dr. Olby noted.
  • In senior dogs, as in humans, this age-related decline can manifest as cognitive decline, increased frailty and lower engagement.

Nacha Launches New Campaign Highlighting the Many People Benefiting from Direct Deposit

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

A new campaign unveiled today by Nacha aims to educate and inform people on the many other ways to simplify their lives by making the best use of Direct Deposit.

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  • A new campaign unveiled today by Nacha aims to educate and inform people on the many other ways to simplify their lives by making the best use of Direct Deposit.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228036599/en/
    Nacha Launches New Campaign Highlighting the Many People Benefiting from Direct Deposit (Photo: Business Wire)
    With a spotlight on real people—not actors—the campaign showcases how Direct Deposit helps Americans seamlessly receive not only their wages but many other types of payments as well.
  • “This campaign shines a light on how Direct Deposit is working for people far beyond delivering their pay.”
    Among those profiled is Christopher who served in the Navy and is among the 97% of veterans receiving their benefits by Direct Deposit.
  • Ralph, a communications professional, relies on Direct Deposit to receive pet insurance claim reimbursements for his dogs, including Walter.

DoorDash Announces Partnership with Pet Supplies Plus for On-Demand Delivery

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the local commerce platform, today announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus , the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise, to offer on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations.

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  • DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the local commerce platform, today announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus , the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise, to offer on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations.
  • Whether it’s restocking food for their furry, feathery, or scaly friends, or indulging their pet with a new treat, pet parents can now enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery on DoorDash.
  • "Since launching the Pets vertical in 2020, DoorDash has more than 400,000 pet products available for on-demand delivery,” said Fuad Hannon, VP of New Verticals.
  • "We're thrilled to expand our selection further with the addition of Pet Supplies Plus to the Marketplace.

Cadet Announces All-New Line of Rawhide Alternatives and Premium Treats Expansion

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222445587/en/
    Cadet Announces All-New Line of Rawhide Alternatives and Premium Treats Expansion: Chewalicious™ No Rawhide Chews, Chef’s Specialties™ Beef Hide Shish Kabobs; and Homestyle® Jerky Turducken Recipe.
  • The easy-to-digest rawhide alternatives are crafted with real chicken and don’t contain any artificial flavors or preservatives.
  • Each irresistible flavor duo is wrapped around premium beef hide, making them a long-lasting reward with naturally occurring collagen.
  • Cadet Homestyle Jerky Turducken Recipe – Dogs can now indulge in the classic flavor medley of turducken with the latest variety in the Cadet premium treat collection.

Pet Honesty® Introduces Groundbreaking Restore + Soothe Line, Elevating Pet Skincare with MicroSilver BG™ Innovation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Pet Honesty ®, a leading vet-recommended and natural pet health supplements brand, proudly unveils its revolutionary Restore + Soothe line, a sophisticated range of skincare products featuring the powerful, all-natural MicroSilver BG™.

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  • Pet Honesty ®, a leading vet-recommended and natural pet health supplements brand, proudly unveils its revolutionary Restore + Soothe line, a sophisticated range of skincare products featuring the powerful, all-natural MicroSilver BG™.
  • At the core of the Restore + Soothe line is MicroSilver BG™, a clinically studied ingredient crafted from pure, elemental silver.
  • Greg Reinhart, Ph.D, Vice President of Research & Development at Pet Honesty, expressed enthusiasm for MicroSilver BG™, stating, “MicroSilver BG™ is a game-changer in pet skincare.
  • The Restore + Soothe Spray ($14.99) offers fast relief in a natural formulation, and the Restore + Soothe Ear Cleaner ($19.99) provides quick relief for ear issues.

MoeGo Secures $24 Million Series A led by Base10 to Revolutionize the Pet Care Economy

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MoeGo , the leading software platform for pet care businesses, announced today that it has closed a $24 million Series A funding round.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MoeGo , the leading software platform for pet care businesses, announced today that it has closed a $24 million Series A funding round.
  • MoeGo has secured $24 million in Series A funding, featuring prominent investors including Base10 Partners.
  • Founded in late 2019 by Ethan Dong, MoeGo was started with a vision to reshape the technology infrastructure of the pet economy.
  • Our talented team will be able to continue to offer high-quality pet care tech solutions to a broader spectrum of pet care businesses, including pet boarding, daycare, and pet retail enterprises."

Groundbreaking Study Finds Whole Blood and Plasma Nutrient Tests Should Not be Used for Diagnosing Cardiac Issues in Dogs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal nutritionists and veterinarians from BSM Partners, the largest pet care research and consulting firm, and the Chief of Cardiology at the University of Missouri's Veterinary Health Center, published the results of a seven-month study that found no correlation between plasma, whole blood, skeletal and cardiac muscle taurine concentrations in dogs. This development indicates diagnoses of cardiac disease in dogs must not rely solely on blood tests. The research appeared in a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.

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  • This development indicates diagnoses of cardiac disease in dogs must not rely solely on blood tests.
  • The research appeared in a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition .
  • "This particular research found that blood tests are not a reliable indicator for nutrient levels in the heart," said Dr. Sydney McCauley PhD, PAS, Dpl.
  • Blood samples were collected every 30 days throughout the seven-month study and cardiac endomyocardial and skeletal muscle biopsies were performed at the beginning and end of the study.