Users' questions

Is Drs Foster and Smith going out of business?

Is Drs Foster and Smith going out of business?

Foster & Smith went out of business in 2019. The announcement came 36 years after it opened its doors in 1983 and four years after Petco purchased it in 2015.

Did Petco buy Dr Fosters and Smith?

SAN DIEGO, Nov 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Petco today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Drs. Foster and Smith, a leading veterinary-owned online pet supply company. This combination will unite one of the largest pet specialty retailers with one of the largest online pet retailers in the country.

What is Foster Smith mail order?

Foster & Smith, Inc. was an American mail order and e-commerce pet supply corporation based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The company funds PetEducation.com, a “resource for any pet owner who is seeking information.”

What is the best online pet store?

Big Name Pet Stores

  • Petsmart.
  • Petco.
  • Chewy.
  • Allivet.
  • BudgetPetCare.
  • Coupaw.
  • Only Natural Pet.
  • Dog.com.

How big are Foster and Smith pet supplies?

Foster and Smith Extra Strength Joint Care Soft Chews for Dogs, 3.25 lbs. . Petco Brand – DRS. Foster and Smith Double Strength Omega-3 Soft Chews for Dogs, 3.6 lbs. . Petco Brand – DRS. Foster and Smith Premium Plus Joint Care Cheese Flavor Soft Chews for Dogs, 3.5 lbs.

What can you buy at Dr Foster and Smith?

Pet owners will be able to find a wide variety of products for their dogs, cats, fish, birds, small pets, and even horses. Most online pet stores don’t offer equine products (or offer a minimal selection) Drs. Foster and Smith provide hoof care products, stable supplies, equine wormers, joint supplements, and horse fence/paddock supplies.

When was Drs Foster and Smith acquired by Petco?

On February 2, 2015, Drs. Foster and Smith was acquired by retail chain Petco Animal Supplies Inc. Drs. Foster and Smith and LiveAquaria.com continue to remain nationally recognized brands as the newest divisions of Petco’s growing online presence.

How long has Dr Foster and Smith been in business?

For over 20 years pet owners have trusted Drs. Foster & Smith for quality pet care supplies selected by veterinarians. Each pet-specific Doctors Foster & Smith catalog contains thousands of value-priced products personally selected by their veterinarians to guarantee safe and effective solutions to your pet needs.