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Banfield launches telehealth service for on-demand veterinarian support

June 5, 2019

Banfield Pet Hospital is offering its Optimum Wellness Plan clients a new way to discuss their pet’s health with a veterinarian. The company has launched a telehealth service on its app called Vet Chat, which offers clients on-demand access to pet care advice and support from a veterinarian anytime and anywhere. “At Banfield, we never take for granted being entrusted with the care of a beloved pet is to be invited into the emotional …

PetSmart announces launch of online pharmacy

September 28, 2017

PetSmart announced the launch of PetSmart Pharmacy, a new online-only pharmacy that offers ordering and autofill of prescription and over the counter medications, and veterinary diet prescription pet food, combined with home delivery. According to Packaged Facts, the pet medication market would be a more than $10 billion industry by 2018. The market researcher’s 2016 National Pet Owner survey found that 46 percent of pet owners buy pet …
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