Pethealth Inc. Partners with UK Pet Retailer VioVet

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 28, 2015) - Pethealth Inc. ("Pethealth") a Fairfax company, announced today the acquisition of VioVet Ltd. ("VioVet"), one of the leading online pet supply retailers in the United Kingdom. VioVet offers excellent value on a range of over 35,000 pet-focused products including leading brands of food, medication, toys and equestrian supplies.

"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the team at VioVet and to welcome them to the Pethealth and Fairfax family," said Sean Smith, CEO. "The previous ownership team are staying on as shareholders of the company and we believe this represents an outstanding opportunity to continue to grow and enhance the already great organization that has been built."

This partnership is a significant venture in the further expansion of Pethealth's presence in the United Kingdom and beyond. Pethealth's position in the animal welfare industry will complement VioVet's strong standing as the number one independently rated online veterinary retailer in the UK.

"This is a marvelous step forward in the development of VioVet. We have grown rapidly for nine years since being founded by Luke Cousins at just 16 years old," said John Cousins, VioVet. "Now that we are part of Pethealth and Fairfax we are excited about the new possibilities this will allow for our future."

Business at VioVet will continue as usual, and existing customers will receive the same high quality products and exceptional customer service they have come to expect.

As a Fairfax company, Pethealth is firmly committed to further investment in their offerings in North America and the UK. Pethealth is based in Oakville, Ontario. To find out more, visit the website at www.pethealthinc.com.

About Pethealth

Pethealth Inc., a Fairfax company, is the leading provider of management software to North American animal welfare organizations through its cloud-based application and is the leading provider of RFID Microchips to the North American companion animal industry. Pethealth is also one of the largest providers of medical insurance for dogs and cats to pet owners, operating in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

About VioVet

VioVet Ltd. is one of the United Kingdom's largest and most trusted veterinary supply retailers offering over 35,000 products operating out of Luton, Bedfordshire. VioVet was named the number one online retailer of pet food and medication in the UK by Trustpilot.co.uk.