PetMed Express, Inc.
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PetMed Express operates as a nationwide direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy under the 1-800-PetMeds brand, selling prescription and non-prescription medications, health products, and supplies for dogs and cats. Net sales were $227 million for fiscal year 2025. The company generates substantially all revenue from dispensing pet medications online and by phone, making the commercial treatment of companion animal health the sole business line.
Founded in 1996, PetMed Express was an early mover in online pet pharmacy. The company does not manufacture drugs but acts as a high-volume distributor, filling prescriptions written by veterinarians and selling OTC flea/tick, heartworm, and joint-care products. Revenue depends entirely on the companion animal pharmaceutical market.
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