When it comes to caring for our pets, convenience is tempting. That’s why many pet parents turn to Chewy for prescriptions and medications—after all, they offer quick online ordering, autoship options, and delivery straight to your door. But what many don’t realize is that using Chewy for your pet’s pharmacy needs might not be the best choice for your pet’s health—or your wallet. Here are a few important reasons to avoid using Chewy as your go-to pet pharmacy: 1. Chewy Isn’t

The Scale of the Takeover Massive consolidation : Today, nearly half of U.S. veterinary practices are corporately owned—about 25% of general practices and roughly 75% of specialty clinics fall under private equity or corporate umbrellas. ( Financial Times ) ( Private Equity Stakeholder Project ) ( plazajournal.com ) Roll-up strategies : Firms like Mars’ Veterinary Health (owning Banfield, VCA, BluePearl) and private equity players like JAB (NVA), Silver Lake (IVC Evidensia),