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☆ How we test, review, and recommend products
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Insider Reviews Team | Les Shu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Janelle LeesonBelow is a sampling of some of the core products and services the Reviews team tests. Reporters enlist their cats, dogs, and other pets to help test products, while pet health articles are medically reviewed by veterinarians and supported by expert interviews. Insider Reviews' health articles are medically reviewed by doctors and other health professionals, and supported by expert interviews. Molly Allen/InsiderThe Reviews team tests products the way people would use them in everyday life. In addition to our in-house and freelance testers, we also have an internal council of volunteers and freelancers who help us test products and offer additional perspectives.

Persons: Janelle Leeson, Antonio Villas, Sally Kaplan, Molly Allen, James Brains, Erin Brains, Amir Ismael Organizations: Business Insider's Service Journalism, Tech, Samsung, Boas, Health

☆ When Tesla shares rise — these 7 stocks have tended to rise too, according to recent history
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Seven stocks in the S & P 500 tend to rise alongside Tesla shares, according to an analysis of recent data by CNBC Pro . The share price performances of these S & P 500 stocks were highly correlated to Tesla's last month. However, unlike Tesla's more than 30% plunge this year, these stocks have either remained flat or have relatively modest negative returns. A correlation of zero would indicate no statistical link between the EV automaker's stock and the share price of the seven companies. The consensus upside potential for the stocks listed above was derived from FactSet's poll of analysts covering each stock.

Persons: Elon Musk, weathers, — CNBC's Lora Kolodny Organizations: CNBC Pro, Juniper Networks, Seagate Technology, Tyler Technologies, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, IDEXX Laboratories, EV, CNBC Locations: U.S, lockstep

While I had long believed in stashing cash in a pet emergency fund instead of paying for pet insurance, I was now sold. Pet insurance can pay for itselfAfter talking to a few fellow pet parents, I decided to get Embrace pet insurance. Now that I have pet insurance, I don't have to choose the cheapest pet insurance option because it's most affordable. I also have a pet emergency fundAs I said, before the constipation incident with my cat, I wasn't really keen on getting pet insurance. That's because pet insurance works a little differently than health insurance for humans.

Persons: —, It's Organizations: Service, Business, American Pet Health Insurance Association

It's easy to see pet insurance as optional for most pets, but the cost of pet care can be high. Most pet insurance plans cover the big costsMany people also believe that pet insurance doesn't cover that much. There are two types of pet insurance — illness and accident insurance and accident-only insurance. Make sure the math works in your favorLike with human health insurance, pet insurance has a monthly premium you'll need to pay to maintain coverage. Looking to the futureWhile it's not always pleasant, thinking through all the scenarios can help you pick the best pet insurance policy for you.

Persons: —, there's, It's, it's Organizations: Service, American Kennel Club, American Pet Health Insurance Association Locations: American

☆ Elanco's $1.3 billion deal may give the animal health company more flexibility as product launches ramp up
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Elanco Animal Health's decision to sell its aqua division will narrow its focus on pet health and livestock sustainability, as management prepares to launch several new products this year. ELAN 1Y mountain Elanco stock over the past year. One area it identified is pet health, a $15 billion market that has benefited from increasing pet ownership, especially among people who see their pets as family and value their animals' health care. 'Flexibility' to invest behind launches The product launches will also give Elanco a chance to prove itself. The pet health business is very competitive and, once approved, Zenrelia will compete directly with rival Zoetis' Apoquel.

Persons: Elanco, Jeff Simmons, Simmons, Credelio, Cornell University's Richard P, FactSet, Chris Schott, ELAN, Schott, Jefferies, Glen Santangelo, Eli Lilly, Jasper Hellweg, Hellweg, Zenrelia, Zoetis, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Merck, CNBC, ELAN, Riney Canine Health, JPMorgan, Argus Locations: U.S

Learn moreBusiness Insider Reviews has been covering the best pet products for more than five years. AdvertisementWhat types of pet products we coverFood: After hundreds of hours of interviews and research, we carefully selected the best cat foods and best dog foods. We also put dozens of litters to the test for our guides to the best cat litters and natural cat litter. Veterinarians and professional groomers also helped us narrow down the best dog toothpastes, dog dental chews, cat dental products, dog shampoos, and cat shampoos. Her article on pet anxiety in Pet Sitting Magazine was also nominated for The PSI Professional Pet Care Award.

Persons: We've, Ollie, we've, groomers, shampoos, Lisa Sabatini, Lisa, basset, JoAnna Pendergrass, JoAnna, Emory University's, Janelle Leeson, Janelle, Dodo, Shoshi Parks, Shoshi, Phoebe, Christy Caplan, Christy, Sherman, Walter, You'll, Jackie Brown, Jackie, Dr, Julie Liu, Liu, — Organizations: Health, Animal Association, Association of American, Business, Wall Street, JPen Communications, Virginia - Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Emory, Emory University's Yerkes, Primate Research, Insurance, Rover, Shop, USA, Freelance, Shoshi Parks, NPR, Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, Portland Community College, Dog Writers Association of America, Animal Wellness, Product, Pet Health, Service Locations: Virginia, Shoshi, Oregon, Austin , Texas, Austin

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Live Nation, Insulet, Paramount Global, Expedia and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Insulet — Shares added nearly 10% after beating both earnings and revenue estimates in the third quarter. Revenue came in at $432.7 million, while analysts polled by FactSet anticipated revenue of $414.3 million. Expedia — Stock in the travel booking company surged 9% after beating both revenue and earnings estimates in the third quarter. Paramount Global — The media conglomerate stock ticked up nearly 6% following a third-quarter earnings beat . Floor & Decor Holdings — The flooring retailer slipped more than 15% after missing third-quarter revenue forecasts.

Persons: FactSet, Apple, Expedia, LSEG, Block, Fortinet, Carvana, DraftKings, Darla Mercado, Scott Schnipper Organizations: LSEG, Revenue, Apple, Paramount Global, Paramount, Holdings, FactSet

☆ Amazon considers offering veterinary telehealth as it looks to compete with Walmart
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon is considering an expansion into veterinary telehealth in its latest bid to compete with Walmart , which began offering the service to Walmart+ subscribers earlier this year, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Veterinary telehealth allows pet parents to have virtual appointments with veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Earlier this year, Walmart signed a deal with veterinary telehealth provider Pawp to offer Walmart+ subscribers free access to the startup's membership for a year. Amazon could turn to Pawp to fuel a potential pet telehealth offering in time for the holiday season because Pawp has already proven it can scale with a large retailer. Amazon could also partner with one of the dozens of other pet telehealth startups on the market or build its own practice, which is what Chewy did when it began offering the service during the Covid pandemic.

Persons: Pawp Organizations: Walmart, CNBC, Veterinary, Pawp, Black

☆ This animal health stock could gain nearly 30% as it ramps up sales of dog arthritis treatment
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A recent survey conducted by Piper Sandler shows most of the 101 veterinarians it polled expect the prices they charge and the volume of patients they see to mostly hold up in the months ahead. While Piper Sandler "modestly" trimmed earnings estimates for 2024 for animal health-care companies Zoetis, Idexx Laboratories and Elanco Animal Health , Westenberg said Zoetis' products performed well in the survey. Solensia rang up $30 million in sales last year, but the opportunity for Librela is even bigger, according to the analyst. ZTS YTD mountain Even with the recent pullback in Zoetis stock, shares are up more than 18% year to date. In the Piper Sandler survey, few vets said they would pick the company's Credelio Quattro as their primary parasiticide when it is released.

Persons: Piper Sandler, David Westenberg, Westenberg, Librela, Solensia, Zoetis, FactSet, Quattro Organizations: Idexx Laboratories, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, Elanco Locations: parasiticides, U.S

The Best Pet Insurance for Senior DogsMany pet insurance companies have high premiums for older pets and exclude animals that have pre-existing conditions. Pet Insurance for Seniors Company ReviewsSpot Pet InsuranceThe first thing to love about Spot Pet Insurance: There's no upper age limit. Why You Should Trust Us: Our Expert Panel for the Best Pet Insurance for Senior DogsTo put together this list of the best pet insurance for seniors, we interviewed the following experts:Vanessa Selger, an emergency veterinarian in Virginia Beach. Methodology: How We Chose the Best Pet Insurance for Senior DogsTo choose the best pet insurance for seniors, we compared more than 14 pet insurance companies and followed our insurance rating methodology. The Experts' Advice on Choosing The Best Pet Insurance for SeniorsWhen you're choosing pet insurance for senior animals, there are three main factors: the cost, your pet's age, and their health.

Persons: they're, Trupanion, Vanessa Selger, you'll, it's, Pumpkin, It's, Figo, ASPCA, Kari Steere, Selger, Steere Organizations: Insurance, Senior Dogs, Reading Chevron, Pet Insurance, Pet, American Kennel, AKC Insurance, Seniors Locations: Virginia Beach

☆ Online pet goods retailer Chewy surges on sales forecast lift, Canada foray plans
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Chewy Inc (CHWY.N) rose nearly 20% in premarket trading on Thursday after the online pet supplies retailer raised its annual revenue forecast and said it would enter the Canadian market. The company posted a surprise profit for the first quarter as its sales benefited from strong customer loyalty, prompting at least two brokerages to raise their price target. "Canadian marketplace represents upwards of $15 billion in annual pet sales and is ~10% points underpenetrated online vs. the U.S.," said Roth MKM in a note. The company now expects its full-year revenue between $11.15 billion and $11.35 billion, compared with its prior forecast range of $11.10 billion to $11.30 billion. Excluding items, the company posted net income per share of $0.20 for the first quarter, compared with analysts' expectations of a loss of $0.04 per share.

Persons: Chewy, Roth, Ryan Cohen, Sumit Singh, Vansh Agarwal, Shweta Agarwal Organizations: Chewy Inc, Thomson Locations: Canada, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ We're seeing tremendous consumer resilience in the pet sector, says Chewy CEO Sumit Singh
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe're seeing tremendous consumer resilience in the pet sector, says Chewy CEO Sumit SinghSumit Singh, Chewy CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss the company's Q1 results, the resulting stock reaction, and its move into pet healthcare.

Persons: Sumit Singh Sumit Singh

☆ Walmart will offer pet telehealth in latest bid to compete with Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWalmart is jumping into the burgeoning pet telehealth market. Unlimited access to veterinary telehealth via video or text will be available to Walmart+ subscribers beginning on Tuesday, when Walmart is expected to announce the partnership publicly. Walmart's expansion into pet telehealth signals the largest U.S. retailer is ready to grow its share of the market. Traditional pet-only retailers like Chewy and Petco have already been investing in pet health care to better compete with big-box stores. Others have argued pet telehealth helps bridge the access to care as pet owners contend with a nationwide veterinary shortage and swaths of pet health deserts across rural America.

☆ Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet for Pets
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Stephanie Rosenbloom | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

As anyone who travels with a pet knows, sometimes questions or concerns about their health or behavior arise while you’re on the road. Guests can gain access to the service through a phone help line and a website with a live-chat feature and get advice and answers to questions about pet health, wellness and behavior. Today, nearly 85 percent of U.S. Hilton properties are pet‑friendly. Check individual hotels for programs, policies and pricing. Whether you choose a penthouse in Barcelona or a roomy log cabin in Waynesville, N.C., there are plenty of high-end, pet-friendly homes, many for less than the cost of a hotel room.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, IBM, American Express, AT&T and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

American Express posted earnings per share of $2.40 for the first quarter, below an estimate of $2.66, per Refinitiv. On Wednesday, the casino and resort company posted a beat on first-quarter earnings. The decline comes a day after Zions missed earnings expectations in the first quarter. The company posted earnings of $2.73 per share on revenue of $7.97 billion. The downgrade comes ahead of the defense firm's first quarter earnings report, which is set to release April 25.

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, Amazon, GE, Home Depot, Elanco, SeaWorld & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Goldman Sachs reiterates Tesla as buy Goldman says Tesla's earnings report on Wednesday was a "negative" but that it's standing by the stock. Bank of America reiterates Amazon as buy Bank of America says it's standing by Amazon heading into earnings next week. Bank of America upgrades WestRock to buy from neutral Bank of America said in its upgrade of the packaging solutions company that it sees "transformation benefits." Bank of America downgrades NetApp to underperform from neutral Bank of America said in its downgrade of the hybrid cloud data services company that it sees weaker demand. Morgan Stanley initiates SeaWorld as overweight Morgan Stanley said in its initiation of SeaWorld that it sees an attractive risk/reward.

It also partners with Costco to offer Canadian members discounts on any Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance plan. Types of Pet Insurance Plans from Pets Plus UsPets Plus Us coverage is offered in a few different tiers, which include a starter tier of accident-only coverage. To file a claim with Pets Plus US, you can:Submit a claim online at Portal.PetsPlusUs.comBegin a claim by emailing submissions@petsplusus.comFax claims information to 1-855-456-PETS (7387)You can also file a pet insurance claim through the mail using the following address:Pets Plus UsSuite #400, 710 Dorval DrOakville, ON L6K 3V7Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance FAQsDoes Pets Plus Us offer pet insurance plans in the United States? Methodology: What Went into Our Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance ReviewBefore we wrote this Pets Plus Us review, we gathered information from more than 20 pet insurance providers offering similar pet health coverage. Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance Competitors PetSecure Pet InsurancePHI Direct Pet InsuranceFetch Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.

☆ PAWP offers a telehealth service for pets at fixed prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

PAWP offers a telehealth service for pets at fixed pricesPAWP CEO Marc Atiyeh speaks with "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer about the pet health services the company offers.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Lululemon, Micron, Carnival, Foot Locker & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Micron Technology — The semiconductor manufacturer added 5.3% after management said it was planning a bigger headcount reduction than previously expected. Carnival — Shares gained 3.6% after being upgraded by Susquehanna to positive from neutral. The move comes a day after the stock gained 6.1% following an upgrade by Wells Fargo to equal weight from underweight. Urban Outfitters , Burlington Stores , Foot Locker , Ross Stores — Shares of major retailers declined Wednesday after UBS downgraded the group to sell from neutral. Petco — Shares of the pet health and wellness company gained 5% after CEO & Chairman Ron Coughlin disclosed a 61,000 share purchase.

☆ Chewy and Petco earnings make it clear: Pet health care is their future
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The retailers, which both released their quarterly earnings on Wednesday, began investing heavily into pet health when the pandemic-fueled pet boom saw 23 million American households welcome a new animal into their homes. The boom turned the overall pet market into a $123.6 billion dollar powerhouse in 2021, and it's expected to grow. Pet health care – and the high margins that come with it – is a crucial component to that overall market. It changed its name to Petco Health and Wellness Company in 2020. Pet adoptions surged during the pandemic, triggering a surge in demand for pet goods.

☆ A dog's (longer) life: How to cover health costs for aging pets
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"But senior dogs are so lovely, and it's well worth the cost to go the extra mile for them." Whatever furry friend happens to be snoozing on your couch, caring for senior dogs can get pricey. ASK FOR HELPIf your senior dog needs a medical treatment you just cannot afford, do not give up hope. The same principles apply to your furry companion, which is why one solution is a "savings account specifically set aside for your pet's medical care," said Dr. Melvin. "I can't wait for my next senior dog, because they are so precious," she said.

In addition to his annual exam, my dog is at the vet at least once a quarter for allergy shots and other ailments. But, as I weighed the costs and benefits, I wondered how often most dogs need to see the vet. Puppies and older dogs need extra careJust like young and old humans, puppies and senior dogs need more frequent check-ins. The good news is monitoring blood work and urine analysis twice a year can help your vet keep your older dog healthy. If you're on the fence about whether your dog needs an exam, you can call your vet for their opinion.

☆ Chewy's push into pet telehealth runs into regulatory hurdles, skeptical veterinarians
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Longtime veterinarians told CNBC the service can have some benefit for minor situations, or for people who don't have easy access to vet care. Because when you research pet health, you'll find that there's a specific term called VCPR," Singh said. Banfield Pet Hospital is owned by Mars Veterinary Health, a subsidiary of pet food and candy conglomerate Mars. "If you notice, there has been little to no innovation in pet health over the last decade, and yet in the last three years, there's been more innovation in pet health than in the last decade or 20 years," Singh said. Michael Nagle | Getty ImagesChewy said the program was created to make vet care more affordable and accessible to everyone.

You can buy your pet insurance through a company you know, like Nationwide pet insurance, or seek a specialty pet insurance provider like the ASPCA. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightCompare the best pet insurance in CaliforniaBest overall: PumpkinPumpkin pet insurance gets about as close to a one-size-fits-all solution as you can with insurance. Best cheap pet insurance: LemonadeThe Lemonade pet insurance system is built for digital automation. Best for senior pets: SpotSpot pet insurance offers both wellness plans and accident and illness pet insurance plans. Run pet insurance quotes for comparison: Insider looks at average pricing for pet insurance products being reviewed.

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