Pet Supply Wholesale & Distribution

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Startup Cost
$40,000-$250,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
15-24 months
Profit Potential
$120,000-$600,000/year

Overview

Pet supply wholesalers distribute pet food, toys, and supplies to pet stores, veterinary clinics, and groomers.

With pet industry at $140B+ and pet ownership at 67% of households, wholesaling generates revenue of $200,000-$700,000 with 30-45% margins.

The business requires warehouse space, pet product inventory, delivery vehicles, and retail relationships.

Services include pet food and supply inventory, premium and specialty pet products, veterinary clinic supply, delivery to stores and clinics, new product sourcing, and merchandising support.

Revenue through wholesale markup.

Success factors include carrying premium and specialty pet brands, building independent pet store relationships, serving veterinary clinics, understanding pet nutrition trends, and competing with Chewy and Amazon.

Marketing focuses on independent pet stores, veterinary clinics, and pet service businesses.

With pet spending strong and specialty products growing in 2025, pet supply wholesale offers furry opportunities serving pet businesses.

Required Skills

  • Pet product knowledge
  • Pet nutrition understanding
  • Retail relationships
  • Inventory management
  • Delivery logistics
  • Pet industry trends

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Large pet industry market
  • Recurring retail orders
  • Premium pet spending growth
  • Multiple product categories
  • Passionate pet market

Cons

  • Competing with Chewy/Amazon
  • Inventory investment
  • Independent store decline
  • Delivery costs
  • Big box competition

How to Get Started

  1. Build pet product inventory
  2. Secure warehouse space
  3. Acquire delivery vehicles
  4. Develop pet store accounts
  5. Target veterinary clinics
  6. Carry specialty products
  7. Compete on service and specialty

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