PetMed Express partners with Pumpkin

PetMeds , the publicly traded online pet pharmacy, will begin offering access to health and wellness insurance by Pumpkin Petcare to its 2+ million PetMeds customers.

This offering is part of PetMeds’ larger “trusted pet health expert” strategy. It marks PetMeds’ third strategic initiative in the last 17 months, following the investment in pet telemedicine startup Vetster in April 2022, and the acquisition of PetCareRX in January 2023.

“Today, there is a huge disconnect between the high penetration of pet ownership and the relatively low participation rate in insurance. By giving our customers direct access to pet insurance, we will be able to greatly assist millions of pet parents in getting quality insurance that helps them care for their pets.” – Matt Hulett, CEO and president of PetMed Express.

“Pumpkin’s goal has always been to positively impact the lives of millions of pets, pet parents, and veterinarians. Getting the PetMeds’ audience covered with a top-tier accident & illness insurance and optional, non-insurance wellness plan provided by Pumpkin, will drive more pets into veterinary clinics for regular preventive exams, diagnostic screenings, and best medicine.” – Alexandre Douzet, CEO of Pumpkin Pet Insurance