PetIQ, Inc. Launches Telehealth Platform for Pet Parents
May 12 2020 - 9:00AM
PetIQ, Inc. (“PetIQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PETQ), a leading
pet medication and wellness company, today announced the launch of
its telehealth service in partnership with whiskerDocs, a leader in
the veterinary telehealth industry that has been at the forefront
of establishing best practices in veterinary telehealth since 2013.
Dr. Lauren Olavessen, PetIQ’s Chief Medical
Officer, commented, “The health of our customers’ pets is our
number one concern. Offering a comprehensive telehealth solution is
the natural extension of our commitment to provide affordable and
convenient pet wellness products and services. We look forward to
seeing our valued customers when our Wellness Centers and Community
Clinics resume operations, and although telehealth cannot replace
an in-person physical exam, we are excited to provide our customers
with more support.”
The telehealth service is complimentary and
available to PetIQ’s loyal pet parents who have visited one of its
service locations in the past. Customers can utilize the
PetIQ Veterinary Help Line, powered by whiskerDocs, seven days a
week, from 7am to 7pm, and speak to a team of veterinary
professionals to assist with common questions pet parents have
about general pet care, including topics such as the triage of
symptoms, education and information on testing & prevention,
behavioral issues, diet & exercise, and holistic health
options.
Further, the PetIQ family of veterinary service
brands, including VetIQ Petcare, VIP Petcare, and PetVet, is
developing expanded capabilities in a second phase that will offer
customers a more comprehensive, integrative care solution. The
solution will combine the teletriage and decision support services
provided by whiskerDocs with a telemedicine platform that will be
available on a state-by-state basis, depending upon prevailing
regulations and the services the Company can provide in a virtual
setting.
Deb Leon, Chief Executive Office of whiskerDocs,
added, “We are pleased to partner with PetIQ because we share a
common mission to provide pet parents the access they need to
clinical and educational resources, delivered in an integrated
system that elevates their confidence and ability to care for their
pets. Together, the blending of whiskerDocs’ teletriage service and
PetIQ’s affordable, convenient nationwide solutions empowers pet
parents to make better decisions on behalf of their pets.”
About PetIQ
PetIQ is a leading pet medication and wellness
company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets
live their best lives through convenient access to affordable
veterinary products and services. The company engages with
customers through more than 60,000 points of distribution across
retail and e-commerce channels with its branded distributed
medications, which is further supported by its own world-class
medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The
company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates in over
3,400 retail partner locations in 41 states providing cost
effective and convenient veterinary wellness services. PetIQ
believes that pets are an important part of the family and deserve
the best products and care we can give them. For more
information, visit www.PetIQ.com.
About whiskerDocs
whiskerDocs, the leader in virtual triage
services for pets, has been trailblazing telehealth with innovative
on-demand solutions since 2013. Serving pet parents in the U.S. and
Canada, whiskerDocs provides multi-channel access to nearly 5
million pets via client partnerships and direct to consumer
relationships. whiskerDocs’ team of veterinary telehealth
specialists is comprised of licensed veterinarians and credentialed
veterinary technicians, who are enabled to deliver a seamless
experience with primary care providers through whiskerDocs’
patented processes and proprietary technology.
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