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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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