On the first Vet Blast Podcast episode of 2026, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Lindsey Braun, vice president of research for the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, and Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, senior veterinarian for Chewy Health, to the show to discuss survey results from a new study conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, including how many pet owners currently view pets as family, and how Chewy Health initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between clients and veterinary professionals.