Walmart to Offer Pet Telehealth in Latest Effort to Compete With Amazon

Walmart is jumping into the burgeoning pet telehealth market.

The mega-retailer has inked a deal with veterinary telehealth provider Pawp to offer Walmart+ subscribers access to the startup’s membership for a year, the companies confirmed to CNBC.

Unlimited access to veterinary telehealth via video or text will be available to Walmart+ subscribers beginning Tuesday when Walmart is expected to announce the partnership publicly. Remote veterinarian visits are growing industry wide as consumers seek convenience, but some vets say the practice could be risky for pets.

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