The Bird Bath: Last week of April 2025
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Dive In
Stories that deserve an extra look
BBC Radio 4 took a closer look at the rising cost of veterinary care. Much like the pieces we saw in the States from Fortune, The New York Times, and Freakonomics, this podcast tells the story of an owner grappling with the cost of care versus the rising costs of everyday life. 👉 Listen to the episode here
Why you should care
Perception is reality. Whether costs are artificially high, properly adjusted for costs, or somewhere in-between, what the pet owners feel is what will impact their spending.
Beyond the Branch
Intriguing news from outside the veterinary industry
Multi-time founder, Julie Wainwright, has penned her memoir covering her rise to the top of the dot-com bubble with Pets.com, through an ousting at her second venture and everything in between. 👉 Read TechCrunch’s interview
Why you should care
I won’t say how old I was when Pets.com and the entire dot.com bubble burst, but it’s safe to say I read more about it in textbooks than news reports. If you watched the evaporation of the sector live or just want to learn from the past, explore Wainwright’s new book.
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