Dog walking app Wag! adds wellness options

“One-in-five households adopted a dog during the pandemic, resulting in thousands of new pet parents who are learning how to manage the many pet responsibilities that come with ownership,” said Garrett Smallwood, CEO of Wag! “Wag! has seen steady website growth to five  million monthly users seeking breed-and-age specific pet wellness information as well as local pet-related city information.  This insight inspired Wag! to become the one-stop shop for pet parents to access all the health and wellness services they need on-demand and on-the-go, in order to keep their lives running smoothly and remove some of the stress that comes with pet parenting.”

Wag! Wellness Plans

Wag! Wellness Plans provide monthly options to cover pet wellness needs, including shots, diagnostics and other treatments. It’s like a financial planning tool for pet parents. With Wag! Wellness Plans, the pet parent chooses a plan with a monthly fee based on the level of routine care required; optional add-ons provide additional benefits at an extra cost.  After a visit to the vet of choice for routine pet care, the pet parent submits bills or receipts via the online Wag! Wellness reimbursement form.  

Vet Chat

Vet Chat provides 24/7 access to certified veterinary professionals for on-demand pet health advice.

Pet parents have found answers to more than 5 million questions a month on Wag!’s robust pet health content library. With this new service, pre-screened licensed veterinarians or veterinary technicians are one click away to discuss questions related to the pet’s health, 24/7.

“The introduction of Wag! Wellness Plans and Vet Chat brings our suite of service options to the next level, giving pet families the veterinary support they need on financially reasonable terms, especially the youngest generation of pet owners who are digitally savvy, live fast-paced lives and want to remove some of the stress that comes with owning a pet,” said Smallwood.