PRESS ROOM

An increasing number of members of the media are researching the Pets.Care website for information that relates to the growing presence of big corporations and private-equity with in the pet care industry – and it’s potential impact to the pet healthcare system.

The data communicated on this website (including our first-of-its-kind case studies) are frequently accessed from members within the industry, and other regulatory agencies as a trusted resource — CARE for Pets™ seeks to create an online platform to share trusted, accurate and unbiased information and news in one central location.

Todd Nemet has been a leading consumer advocate for more than 15+ years and is the president and founder of CARE for Pets.™

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CARE for Pets™ is making headlines as we seek to improve transparency and accountability in the pet care industry.

CASE STUDY:

Rapid Consolidation of Veterinary Practices in Arizona Will Mean Higher Prices, Fewer Choices (September, 2024)
https://www.pets.care/rapid-consolidation-of-veterinary-practices-in-arizona-will-mean-higher-prices-and-fewer-choices-for-pet-owners/

  • First-of-its-kind study conducted by CARE for Pets™ reveals 2 out of 3 independent general practices sold in the state of Arizona were acquired by a corporate consolidator — acquisitions by big corporations are rapidly accelerating.

When Minutes Matter: Proceed Immediately to the Nearest Veterinary Emergency Hospital (April 2024)
https://www.pets.care/when-minutes-matter/

  • First-of-its-kind study conducted by CARE for Pets™ reveals nearly 1 out of 2 general practices in the Phoenix metro area in the state of Arizona fail to display on their website the nearest 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital within their contact list — increase in trip distance may result in a delay in care when minutes matter, especially in a life-threatening emergency.

Is Your ‘Local’ Animal Hospital Corporate-Owned? (October 2021)
https://www.pets.care/is-your-local-animal-hospital-corporate-owned/

  • First-of-its-kind study conducted by CARE for Pets™ reveals that the vast majority of non-branded corporate-owned veterinary practices in the state of Arizona failed to disclose the name of the corporation that owns, operates and or controls the animal hospital, on their individual practice website — may give a false appearance to pet owners that the practice is independent, locally owned and operated.

CEO’s of Veterinary Consolidators
https://www.pets.care/list-of-chief-executive-officers-of-veterinary-consolidators/

  • Research conducted by CARE for Pets™ reveals that the majority of veterinary consolidators are led by non-veterinarians. Several of the CEO’s have extensive experience with corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and high growth companies.