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title: "Online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the online pharmacies people in the UK buy pet medicines and flea and worming treatments from. Share of Search among Pet Drugs Online, VioVet, Animed Direct, Vet UK, Weldricks Pharmacy, VetShop and Pharmacy2U, the online pet pharmacies Brandwave compares in the United Kingdom, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/uk/categories/uk-pet-pharmacies"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom: Which are searched most?

Compare the online pharmacies people in the UK buy pet medicines and flea and worming treatments from. Share of Search among Pet Drugs Online, VioVet, Animed Direct, Vet UK, Weldricks Pharmacy, VetShop and Pharmacy2U, the online pet pharmacies Brandwave compares in the United Kingdom, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Online pet pharmacies
- **Market**: United Kingdom
- **Brands compared**: 7
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Pet Drugs Online, 62.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom?

- In September 2026, Pet Drugs Online was the most searched among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 135K branded searches, 62.1% of all searches for the seven we track.
- VioVet is in 2nd place, 39.3 percentage points behind at 22.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pet Drugs Online’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom increased from 56.9% to 62.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VioVet’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom decreased from 25.6% to 22.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Animed Direct’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom decreased from 14% to 10.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vet UK’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom increased from 2.8% to 3.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pet Drugs Online’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom peaked at 62.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 56% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VioVet’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom peaked at 25.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 22.2% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vet UK’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom peaked at 4.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 2.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Weldricks Pharmacy rose from 6th to 5th among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VetShop fell from 5th to 6th among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pharmacy2U held steady: its share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top online pet pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, VioVet was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. VioVet was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Pet Drugs Online was second, and Pharmacy2U was third. VetShop, which ranked sixth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VioVet | 1st | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Pet Drugs Online | 2nd | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Pharmacy2U | 3rd | 1 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Vet UK | 4th | 0 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Weldricks Pharmacy | 5th | 0 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Animed Direct | 6th | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| VetShop | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about online pet pharmacies

- Asked ChatGPT "Where's the cheapest place to buy flea and worming treatment for my dog in the UK?": 1. VioVet, 2. Pet Drugs Online
- Asked ChatGPT "Which online pet pharmacies in the UK are reliable for prescription medicines?": 1. Pet Drugs Online, 2. VioVet, 3. Animed Direct, 4. Pharmacy2U
- Asked ChatGPT "Is it cheaper to buy pet medication online than from the vet in the UK?": named none of the brands we track
- Searched Google, AI Overview "online pet pharmacy": 1. VioVet, 2. Pet Drugs Online, 3. Pharmacy2U, 4. Weldricks Pharmacy, 5. Vet UK
- Searched Google, AI Overview "pet pharmacy": 1. VioVet, 2. Vet UK, 3. Pharmacy2U, 4. Weldricks Pharmacy

Not named in any answer: VetShop.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Pet Drugs Online vs VioVet: compare search popularity](/demand/uk/compare/pet-drugs-online-vs-viovet): 62.1% against 22.8% Share of Search.
- [Pet Drugs Online vs Animed Direct: compare search popularity](/demand/uk/compare/animed-direct-vs-pet-drugs-online): 62.1% against 10.2% Share of Search.
- [Pet Drugs Online vs Vet UK: compare search popularity](/demand/uk/compare/pet-drugs-online-vs-vet-uk): 62.1% against 3.7% Share of Search.
- [VioVet vs Animed Direct: compare search popularity](/demand/uk/compare/animed-direct-vs-viovet): 22.8% against 10.2% Share of Search.
- [VioVet vs Vet UK: compare search popularity](/demand/uk/compare/vet-uk-vs-viovet): 22.8% against 3.7% Share of Search.
- [Animed Direct vs Vet UK: compare search popularity](/demand/uk/compare/animed-direct-vs-vet-uk): 10.2% against 3.7% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for United Kingdom online pet pharmacies in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Pet Drugs Online gained share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom, from 60.9% to 62.1%.
- In September 2026, Animed Direct lost share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom, from 12.2% to 10.2%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Weldricks Pharmacy in the United Kingdom rose 400% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 1.3K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Pharmacy2U in the United Kingdom rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 210 in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Vet UK in the United Kingdom rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 8.1K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for VetShop in the United Kingdom rose 13.6% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 1K in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Pet Drugs Online | 62.1% | 135K | 0.0% | Pet Drugs Online |
| 2 | VioVet | 22.8% | 49.5K | 0.0% | VioVet |
| 3 | Animed Direct | 10.2% | 22.2K | -18.1% | Animed Direct |
| 4 | Vet UK | 3.7% | 8.1K | 0.0% | Vet UK |
| 5 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 0.6% | 1.3K | +30.0% | Weldricks Pharmacy |
| 6 | VetShop | 0.46% | 1K | +38.9% | VetShop |
| 7 | Pharmacy2U | 0.1% | 210 | 0.0% | Pharmacy2U |

Pharmacy2U sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “pharmacy2u pet”.

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Pet Drugs Online | 110K | 56.9% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | VioVet | 49.5K | 25.6% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 14% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Vet UK | 5.4K | 2.8% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | VetShop | 880 | 0.46% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 260 | 0.13% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | Pharmacy2U | 70 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Pet Drugs Online | 110K | 56.9% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | VioVet | 49.5K | 25.6% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 14% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Vet UK | 5.4K | 2.8% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | VetShop | 1K | 0.52% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 390 | 0.2% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Pharmacy2U | 90 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Pet Drugs Online | 110K | 56.9% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | VioVet | 49.5K | 25.6% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 14% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Vet UK | 5.4K | 2.8% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | VetShop | 880 | 0.45% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 480 | 0.25% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Pharmacy2U | 70 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 61% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.4% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | VetShop | 880 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 480 | 0.22% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 90 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 110K | 56% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 25.2% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 13.8% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | VetShop | 880 | 0.45% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 590 | 0.3% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 280 | 0.14% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 60.4% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.2% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Vet UK | 9.9K | 4.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | VetShop | 1K | 0.45% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 720 | 0.32% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 180 | 0.08% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 61% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.2% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | VetShop | 880 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 590 | 0.27% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 210 | 0.09% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 60.9% | 1 |
| May 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.3% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| May 2026 | VetShop | 1K | 0.45% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 720 | 0.32% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 160 | 0.07% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 61% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.3% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.2% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | VetShop | 1K | 0.45% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 590 | 0.27% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 200 | 0.09% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 60.9% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.3% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.2% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | VetShop | 880 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 720 | 0.33% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 200 | 0.09% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 60.9% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.3% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Animed Direct | 27.1K | 12.2% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 1K | 0.45% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | VetShop | 720 | 0.32% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 210 | 0.09% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Pet Drugs Online | 135K | 62.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | VioVet | 49.5K | 22.8% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Animed Direct | 22.2K | 10.2% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Vet UK | 8.1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Weldricks Pharmacy | 1.3K | 0.6% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | VetShop | 1K | 0.46% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Pharmacy2U | 210 | 0.1% | 7 |

## What is being compared

- **Animed Direct**: Measured on the search term “animed direct”.
- **Pet Drugs Online**: Measured on the search term “pet drugs online”.
- **Pharmacy2U**: Measured on the search terms “pharmacy2u pet” and “pharmacy2u pet health”, summed into one figure.
- **Vet UK**: Measured on the search term “vetuk”.
- **VetShop**: Measured on the search term “vetshop”.
- **VioVet**: Measured on the search term “viovet”.
- **Weldricks Pharmacy**: Measured on the search term “weldricks pet pharmacy”.

- [Animed Direct](/demand/uk/brands/animed-direct)
- [Pet Drugs Online](/demand/uk/brands/pet-drugs-online)
- [Pharmacy2U](/demand/uk/brands/pharmacy2u)
- [Vet UK](/demand/uk/brands/vet-uk)
- [VetShop](/demand/uk/brands/vetshop)
- [VioVet](/demand/uk/brands/viovet)
- [Weldricks Pharmacy](/demand/uk/brands/weldricks)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom?

In September 2026, Pet Drugs Online was the most searched among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 135K branded searches, 62.1% of all searches for the seven we track.

## Cite this page

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