Petzey is an on-demand mobile pet telehealth and wellness app designed to make quality veterinary care more convenient for pet owners in the United States. The mobile app provides on-demand pet health and wellness guidance through affordable virtual veterinary consultations. Petzey has added her Purina to her resource of specialized veterinary content and tools. Through this partnership, members of the MyPurina program can now redeem Purina Perks points for discounts on Petzey telehealth consultations. Plus, you can access special offers from her Petzey in the MyPurina app.1
“Purina is trusted by veterinarians and pet owners alike as a company of pet experts who truly understand pets and pet health, and who share our mission to help pets live longer lives. “We look forward to partnering with others in the industry like Petsy to help people live healthier lives,” Nathan Marafioti, Purina's vice president of new business models, said in a news release.1 “The MyPurina app puts the knowledge of hundreds of Purina pet experts and our trusted partners at their fingertips for pet parents.”
Petzey aims to make veterinary care more affordable and accessible to pet owners who currently face challenges in accessing treatment. To achieve this, Petsy combines innovative technology with traditional clinical care. The company's on-demand telemedicine is powered by certified veterinary experts across the country, according to a company release.1 A virtual Petzey consultation costs $20 and includes immediate answers to any questions or concerns you may have regarding your pet's health.
said Ameetess Dira, Chief Marketing Officer at Petzey. “Petzey is designed for a new generation of pet parents who want a service that is not only technologically advanced, but also deeply rooted in true care and accessibility.” By expanding access, we will help pave the way for continued innovation and, most importantly, healthier pets across the country.”1
To highlight the benefits of telemedicine, veterinarian speaker Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, said during a session at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missouri: Ta. [have an] For people who cannot travel, have mobility issues, or have difficulty getting to a hospital, telemedicine provides an alternative. Especially regarding re-examination. That's really important.You can also request a telemedicine consultation from a qualified veterinarian. [online]”2
References
- Purina is collaborating with Petzey to make on-demand pet telemedicine more accessible. news release. Purina. March 20, 2024. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/purina-teams-up-with-petzey-to-make-on-demand-pet-telehealth-more-accessible -302094931.html
- Yankowicz S. Persistent efforts to improve access to care. dvm360. September 2, 2023. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://www.dvm360.com/view/the-persistent-effort-of-improving-access-to-care
