VetDepot.com Supports National Pet Wellness Month

Dedicated to Educating Pet Owners on the Importance of Twice Yearly Wellness Exams

October 20, 2005 - VetDepot.com, a supplier of high quality, branded pet medications announced its support for Pet Wellness Month during the month of October and throughout the year. Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Fort Dodge Animal Health, National Pet Wellness Month is an educational campaign dedicated to educating pet owners on the importance of twice yearly wellness exams.

Because dogs and cats age at a faster rate than humans, it is important to detect and prevent potential problems before they become more serious. According to the campaign’s sponsors, dogs and cats can age up to seven times faster than people do. As a result, they can have significant changes in their health in a short period of time. Taking your pet in for an examination with your veterinarian twice a year will help to keep your pet healthy and reduce the chances of undetected health issues that could become life threatening.

VetDepot.com is dedicated to providing its customers with the best possible prices and service for all their pet medication needs. VetDepot.com carries a full range of OTC pet medications targeting flea control, joint health, and itching relief. The company offers wholesale prices and direct-to-door shipping on brand name products for dogs, cats, horses, and fish. VetDepot.com sells to both wholesale accounts and consumers that include groomers, trainers, breeders, humane societies, rescue groups, pharmacies, and other veterinary businesses. VetDepot.com’s popularity is being driven by its deep discount pricing and the convenience of fast home delivery, typically in two to three days.

The benefits of pet ownership is widely recognized and include lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and lower rates of heart disease and depression. A recent report from the National Institute of Health Technology Assessment found that pet owners have fewer doctor visits and lower health care costs than non-pet owners. Total pet industry sales have more than doubled since 1994 to an estimated $35.9 billion in 2005. There are currently over 160 million dogs and cats in the U.S. 61% of the homes in the U.S. own at least one dog or cat. In addition, over 4 million households own one or more horses and there are an estimated 150 million aquarium fish domestically. Purchase of veterinary supplies and medicine are expected to be $8.8 billion this year. VetDepot.com estimates that its targeted market segment represents approximately $2 to 3 billion of that.

VetDepot.com (http://www.vetdepot.com) is veterinary supplier of pet medications at substantial discounts directly to consumers and wholesale accounts such as groomers, trainers, breeders, pharmacies, small retailers, and other veterinary related businesses. VetDepot.com’s rapid growth is being driven by its value pricing and the ease and speed of its delivery direct to consumers’ door as well as strong pent-up demand for an affordable and convenient alternative for pet medications. Vetdepot.com cares about its customers and their pets and it shows.

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