1-800-PetMeds is a pet pharmacy that is widely regarded for their extensive selection of prescription and non-prescription medications. The company's services primarily cater to the owners of the most common domesticated house pets such as dogs, cats, birds, and fish, but there are products available for horses and other farm animals, as well. In business since 1996, PetMed Express, Inc. is the parent company of 1-800-PetMeds and is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
The online prescriptions services of 1-800-PetMeds are their claim to fame and they were one of the first retailers to offer such services. To help maintain and grow their reputation as a safe place to seek prescription medications, in 2010 the 1-800-PetMeds' pharmacy earned Vet-VIPPS accreditation, which enjoys oversight by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. This achievement assures shoppers that the dispensary meets all regulatory guidelines and licensing requirements necessary to operate in all 50 states. Under these guidelines, all medications at the dispensary have the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration and are the same medications customers find at the veterinarian's office or the local pharmacy.
Following prescriptions in popularity at 1-800-PetMeds are preventive, non-prescription medications such as those for heartworms and flea and tick deterrents. Popular with shoppers because of the convenience of ordering and discount pricing, the company guarantees the efficacy of these products, as well. Beyond medications, this online retailer boasts a full line of their own products but primarily sells goods from other reputable manufacturers worldwide.
Shoppers rely on 1-800-PetMeds for name brand food, pet treats and a vast array of health and nutritional products. In addition to any preventives or prescriptions, vitamins, creams and various remedies for pet's eyes, ears and dental regions are deliverable right to customer's doorstep. Well-known makers of pet carriers, bedding, leashes, toys, and collars have agreements with 1-800-PetMeds to offer their lines of products. As an online outlet, customers are likely to find shipping deals and occasional promo codes to entice their patronage with the storefront.
With an eye for customer service and expansion possibilities, 1-800-PetMeds has a stake in selling pet supplies for both private consumers and other retail enterprises. Beyond the online storefront, the business boasts sizable accounts with various nationwide business that include chain pet supply stores, groomers, and other outlets such as grocery stores.
Essentially, just about any sort of pet-related products are one can imagine are available from 1-800-PetMeds. But medicine is their bread and butter, as their motto, "America's Largest Pet Pharmacy" clearly indicates. With no end in sight to the lengths citizens are willing to go for their beloved pets, the company is likely to continue to grow and expand their markets and services accordingly.
