Walmart Hopes to Attract Pet Owners With In-Store Vet and Pharmacy

Updates could make care more affordable

Walmart is helping pet owners save money and live better by rolling out in-store veterinary clinics and an online pet pharmacy, WalmartPetRx.com, in addition to beefing up its lineup of high-quality pet food.

Although the retailer focused on economics in its announcement, these vet clinics may also give Walmart an advantage over online pet stores, as some pet care must be done in person. It’s sort of the veterinary equivalent of accessories retailer Claire’s, which noted a “unique operational strength” in a 2018 statement that said consumers cannot get their ears pierced online.

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