Amazon is considering the introduction of veterinary telehealth services, according to CNBC, following in the wake of Walmart, which made them available earlier this year to its Walmart+ subscribers. Sources familiar with the matter said Amazon could turn to Pawp to fuel a potential pet telehealth offering in time for the holiday season. Pawp currently works with Walmart, although its agreement with the retailer is set to expire on November 19th. Dr. Lori Teller, former president of the American Veterinary Medical Association and a professor of telehealth at Texas A&M University, said pet telehealth can be beneficial, but added she has concerns about companies that could be using it to drive product sales.
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