NEW YORK, Aug 20 — Americans spent US$15 billion (RM60 billion) on veterinary care in 2014. With greater availability of effective medical procedures, more pet owners are considering pet health insurance. 

This has meant growth for companies like Philadelphia-based Petplan USA. 

Co-Founder and Co-CEO Chris Ashton tells Bloomberg about Petplan’s journey in today’s “Small to Big.” — Bloomberg

A staff member dries a dog after a swim in a bone-shaped pool at the Wagington luxury pet hotel in Singapore on November 4, 2014. — AFP pic
A staff member dries a dog after a swim in a bone-shaped pool at the Wagington luxury pet hotel in Singapore on November 4, 2014. — AFP pic