Mars Buys Vca -

: Unlike one-off candy bar purchases, veterinary services provide steady, recession-resistant income as owners increasingly view pets as family. A Growing "Pet-opoly"?

The acquisition solidified Mars as the dominant player in the veterinary space, combining VCA with its existing brands, and BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital . Mars, Incorporated to Acquire VCA Inc. mars buys vca

While Mars has been in the pet industry since 1935, the VCA deal was a "bet-the-farm" moment to diversify away from slowing packaged food sales. By acquiring VCA, Mars gained: : Unlike one-off candy bar purchases, veterinary services

: Nearly 800 animal hospitals and 60 diagnostic laboratories across the U.S. and Canada. : Unlike one-off candy bar purchases