Animed Direct vs VetShop:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Animed Direct had more branded searches than VetShop among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom. Animed Direct had about 22,200 branded searches, while VetShop had 1,000. Animed Direct made up 10.2% of all online pet pharmacy searches we track, and VetShop accounted for 0.46%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online pet pharmacies, Animed Direct appeared in one of the five answers and VetShop in none.
Who do people search for more?
Animed Direct, about 22 searches for every 1 for VetShop
Who does AI mention more?
Animed Direct, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, VetShop in 0
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Top online pet pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Animed Direct was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. VetShop did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
VioVet1st
Pet Drugs Online2nd
Pharmacy2U3rd
Vet UK4th
Weldricks Pharmacy5th
Animed Direct6th
VetShop–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
VioVet4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pet Drugs Online3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pharmacy2U3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vet UK2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Weldricks Pharmacy2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Animed Direct1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VetShop0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about online pet pharmacies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the cheapest place to buy flea and worming treatment for my dog in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online pet pharmacies in the UK are reliable for prescription medicines?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is it cheaper to buy pet medication online than from the vet in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online pet pharmacy”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet pharmacy”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is Animed Direct or VetShop more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Animed Direct and VetShop by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven online pet pharmacies we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Animed Direct, VetShop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pet Drugs Online | VioVet | Animed Direct | Vet UK | Weldricks Pharmacy | VetShop | Pharmacy2U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.9% | 25.6% | 14% | 2.8% | 0.13% | 0.46% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.9% | 25.6% | 14% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.52% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 25.6% | 14% | 2.8% | 0.25% | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 61% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 0.22% | 0.4% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 56% | 25.2% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.45% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.4% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 0.32% | 0.45% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 22.4% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 0.27% | 0.4% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 60.9% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 0.32% | 0.45% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 61% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 0.27% | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 0.33% | 0.4% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.9% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 0.45% | 0.32% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.1% | 22.8% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.46% | 0.1% |
How has the Animed Direct and VetShop comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Animed Direct was ahead of VetShop in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Animed Direct’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom moved from 14% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VetShop’s share of searches among online pet pharmacies in the United Kingdom held steady at 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom online pet pharmacies in September 2026?
2 changes

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 VetShop in the United Kingdom rose 13.6% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Animed Direct’s and VetShop’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Animed Direct
1 branded search term
- animed direct
VetShop
1 branded search term
- vetshop
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