: Effective since January 2022, this law mandates a common logo on all registered veterinary websites to help buyers identify legal retailers.

Recent studies, such as those in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association , show that (85% of users) and convenience (44% of users) are the primary reasons pet owners shift from clinic pharmacies to online retailers.

: The pandemic accelerated this shift, with online pharmacy revenues (like Chewy) exceeding $11 billion by 2024.

Scholarly investigations into the "illicit market" reveal dangers that extend beyond just counterfeit pills.