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  PetIQ, Inc.

  230 E Riverside Dr Eagle, ID 83616

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  Pet IQ Wellness Center

  221E NE 104th Ave Vancouver, WA 98664-4599

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  PetIQ Wellness Center

  2700 Clearlake Rd Cocoa, FL 32922-5716

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  PETIQ, LLC

  5350 W. Ridge Rd Erie, PA 16506

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  PetIQ

  12900 W Thunderbird Rd El Mirage, AZ 85335-5945

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/03/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  In around August 2023 I bought pet armor ear rinse for my cat. After using the rinse, my cat started to show signs of extreme ear discomfort, pain,displease so I took him to vetco veterinarian, *****, ***** **. He was diagnosed as having otitis externa, water in the ear type ear infection.The only liquid like substance was the Pet armor ear rinse that was near my cat . My cat was given mometamax ear solution by the vet. In november 2023 i took him back for a recheck of the ears and it appeared that it was gone. My cat did lose a pound of weight from august to November, After that my cat still isn't feeling well and i also cant afford to continue to take him as this ear rinse did something horrible to him. I sent a claim the company that handles pet armor ear rinse for reimbursement of the Vet bills, I gave them the receipts and vet records that was provided to me from vetco and they said they would send this to their review committee for possible reimbursement. They sent an email saying that they needed additional information from *********** at Vetco and haven't got this information back yet, I asked for a copy of this request for additional information denied as its kept secret, for me send this to Vetco as there is a cutoff date of about12-29-23. They said without this additional information they would not give me reimbursement. I contacted ***** and they said they would not send back the requested information and would not tell me why and what this requested information was also again keeping it shrouded and secret from me. This awkward, borderline unethical/immoral practice is blocking me from obtaining reimbursement from Petiq . I was never told prior about this potential request for information/processes that *** need to be given, I was told to get my pet the care he needed and then submit the bills. I need repayment $270.12 and my cat needs more vet care as a result of this damaging product Pet Iq needs to pay for the future bills.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/05/2024

  Good Afternoon,

  We are truly sorry that ************************ is unhappy with the review committees decision to deny reimbursement. His pet's treating veterinarian at Vetco was contacted four times to get the necessary information, but we did not receive it. We did let ************************ know on December 15th, that we could appeal his case with the additional information from the treating veterinarian, but needed this information mailed or emailed to our office by December 29th. We did not receive any further information within the time frame given. As it is now January 5th, the review committee made their final decision and have closed his case. 

  Kindest Regards,

  Sashsa 

  PetIQ Veterinary Technical Solutions 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/05/2024

   
  Complaint: 21086289
  
  I am rejecting this response because: the out  of the  reimbursement relied at this point  on the vetcos response  which is pit of my control . This is my cat my  vet bills, my reimbursement and how immoral and unethical of the pet iq to use this as a tool for lack of claim payment. There needs to be another way  as its bot a fai practice that pet iq  will not even tell me what specific information was on the request as i could have tried to get it and send to them  somehow by the cutoff date which by the way  when they notified me of this  left not much time for me to even  try to get this info to them .  As they sneakily sent out the additional request for infor without me knowing  and only let me know with a week or so  that the cutoff date was approaching  was an innapropriate  time frame  for anyone to get the records. I could have sent the request to vetco certified maill as well as an attempt to get them to send the paperwork back tonpet iq 

   

  simply  put , pet iq offers no other avenue to reimburseme t but this with un realistic  timeframes and  unethical and immoral business practices . And as a result of their sneaky paperwork requests to vetco causing me to contact vetco  to tryo to fact find and obtain or try to get the info caused vetco to  ot deal woth me or see my cat which in turn i need to ask info ablut his treatment . 
  

  pet iqs horrible business practices influenced and caused this to happen and now i cant even follow up wit the dr or anyone in the office because of pet iqs processes ehich seem to possibly not be legal  as just another way to not directly invilve me in wll aspects of the business reimbursement process. 
  

  i am left feeling helpless but dependant on another business to do or not to do an action . Pet iq is trying to take advantage of my cats health restoration and and my finances as well  ehich now its alos a finance issue in addition to  immoral and ********* procedures and possibly illegal . 
  

   

  i want my reimbursemmt for the teo bet bills incurred as a result . It is apparent that pet iq  and their family of products goverend is damaging more than just my pets ears and health , rather influencing/ inciting  practices that should be  known and or ar known that i cant control alome another person and or business actions and there for  and offered no other way for reimbursement and leaving me with a need for further treatment and as a result of back and forth woth vetco to find out i can take my cat back as he is still not well now    As he was fine before pet armor ear rinse was used for cleaning  .  
  

  this is horrible for a businees to go this way . 

   

  i want my  reimbursement now !!!! 

  
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/15/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This is not about the actual centers. I have had 2 wellness plans on my fur babies for years now. Over the last year we've had issues with getting in to one. But, we still stayed with this company, for the vet that we did have. Our plans auto renew in August, and was never told that they were having issues, or to take it off auto pay, or anything. So, with that being said. I do not have a center within 100 miles of me. They offered to cancel it, but would force me to pay almost $400.00 to do so. No other wellness plan or company does this by the way. If they close, they refund you for what you lost, and no charges at all! This plan to keep would cause us hardship and not use it or also to keep it and drive over 100 miles every time we need something. This is unreasonable and a definite hardship to myself and my pets. They directly said that there isn't anything within 50 miles of them. This is a breach of contract on their end, to 1. Make me pay anything to cancel, and/or 2. To make me keep this plan and be billed monthly to NOT be able to use it. The contract is impossible to perform and use. The company is unable to provide me with services, therfore, contract should be canceled with no penalty. I have severe anxiety and making the drive to and from the center that far away is not doable for me. Nor is it doable for my pets. Which are ****** I would have to abandon this contract but still pay for it monthly,and should warrant the contract being canceled with no penalties, payments from me, or continuing monthly payments either. Repudiation and frustration alone should warrant full discharge of this contract, as the company is not able to fulfill it, except in an area that's inconsistent with their obligations. This was no fault of mine whatsoever, and the fault is within the company.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/16/2023

  We apologize for the inconvenience this closure has caused you. The dollar amount required to cancel is to pay for services that were already provided, per the contract terms below. What our SmartCare ****s do is allow a pet parent to spread the cost of services to monthly payments of $27.99, rather than pay for the full amount when services are rendered. In the case of ***** *****, since the plan began in August $331.00 retail value of services were provided, but only $83.97 has been paid toward that balance. In the case of *************, since the plan began in August $349.00 retail value of services were provided, but again only $83.97 has been paid toward that balance. 

  While we understand making payments toward a plan that can no longer be used can be confusing, the payments only go toward the services already provided - not future services that would have been impacted by the closure of the wellness center. 

   

  Cancellation: Either Provider or Member may cancel this Agreement at any time, but there may be monies due upon cancellation. In the event that cancellation of this Agreement results in monies due from Member, such monies shall be paid in full at the time of cancellation. In the event cancellation results in monies due to Member, such monies will be paid by Provider within 6-8 weeks. If Member cancels this Agreement for any reason within 4 business days of initial enrollment, the initial enrollment fee is non-refundable. If Member cancels for any reason after 4 business days including but not limited to, the death or loss of Pet or transfer of ownership, whether before or after Provider has rendered services,Provider shall be *********** receive, retain or recover from Member all monthly installments that have previously been paid or that become due prior to cancellation, including the installment for the month in which the cancellation occurs, regardless of the cancellation request date. In addition, upon cancellation prior to the end of the **** Period, if the total undiscounted retail value of **** services provided exceeds the sum of monthly installments collected for that **** Period, Member shall be obligated to do one of the following:
  
  a) Immediately pay full retail fees for all services provided (with all discounts reversed as if the **** had not been in effect for the **** Period) to the extent such fees exceed the total of monthly payments received by Provider; or
  
  b) Continue making the monthly payments as they become due for each remaining month until the first anniversary of the first day of that **** Period.
  
  In the event Provider chooses to cancel the **** except following Members default, Provider will refund a prorated portion of the initial enrollment fee (for cancellation in the first **** Period only) and waive any monthly payments that shall have otherwise become due under the **** for the month in which cancellation occurs and for all future months in the **** Period, and Provider shall be discharged from any further obligation to provide services under the ****.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/16/2023

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because: *********** cannot fulfill the obligations of the contract. Either way it goes, there is no way to do so, without causing me and my pets a hardship. *********** trying to collect for services rendered is a greedy move on their part, as no other company does so, especially when closing down! I am not asking for a refund, I am asking for them to cancel the contracts we have without any fees to be paid by me, for the reason above. If there was a center less than 55 miles, I would not be requesting this. But, at over *************'s absurd, and not to mention, tying my money up for what I need to use it for new plans to get for my dogs. They have no care for the clients or workers as clearly anyone can see. *********** should do the right thing to loyal customers, instead of doing them even more wrong. So, I absolutely reject your response. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** *** ******

  Business Response

  Date: 11/16/2023

  We apologize for the inconvenience the closure of the wellness center location is causing. PetIQ is not charging a fee for cancellation. Cancelling the plan, per the plan agreement attached, requires payment to be made in full for services that were already provided to the pet. This payment is not a cancellation fee, nor would it have been applied to future services - only services that were already given, on dates 8/23/2023, 10/18/2023, 10/31/2023 and 11/10/2023. The monthly payments of the plan allow the pet parent to divide the total cost of those services, stated before, among twelve individual payments of $27.99. Should the pet parent choose to cancel the plan prior to the full contract duration, those services which were already provided need to be paid for. The pet parent does have the option to keep the plan to continue to spread those payments out until the end of the current contract period, which is 8/5/2024. The plan will not auto-renew due to the closure of the location.

  Again, PetIQ is not charging a fee. We are giving the pet parent the option to either pay for services already rendered all at the same time to cancel the plan immediately, or to continue making payments through the end of the contract period or until those past received services have been paid in full - whichever comes first. This is in accordance with the contract signed at time of original plan enrollment. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/16/2023

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because: that's not how anyone else does their plans and it's set up the same way. I hope that In the future, you think about being a better company, understanding that when you chose to close your doors, you should be mindful and not do the consumer this way, regardless of the times used by the consumer. So, to force someone to use you over **************************************************************** pay and not use, and create hardships, especially to someone who has health issues and *** dogs, it's pretty greedy and awful as a company. It reflects and says a lot about you. So, no. I do not accept your response and will not. I will continue to disagree with this. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** *** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/02/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I signed my dog up for a smart wellness plan through a wellness clinic local to me. The only wellness clinic within 50 miles. My primary reasoning: unlimited vet visits, **** gland expression, nail trim, ******************, and other annual services my dog has already received within this annual plan. Reference appendix A and screenshot of petiq website list of services. I signed up for a year of services promised in contract (attached) under: General: The Provider shall provide the Member the services listed in Appendix A for the chosen plan identified above (the Plan). The plan lisited was Adult Dog Smartcare 2022 started March 2022 and renewed March 2023. Due to negligence and/or business decision, PetIQ has temporarily closed the only wellness clinic available within ****************************************** contract because there is no license veterinarian under contract as of may/June 2022. (We - those that signed up for plan at that location - also received no notification of this change). I will now be required to visit, and pay, for services promised under the agreement/contract in my area (50 miles of address). "Pop up" clinics are available for limited services. I contacted petIQ twice, 30 min wait each time, and was refused reimbursement to visit local vet to receive promised services they are unable to provide within 50 miles. This includes unlimited vet visits, **** glad expression, nail trim, ear cleaning, administer allergy shot (and difference the shot will cost), urinalysis, and ****************** associated with positive tick born illness found in recent blood work. Due to the company being unable to provide promised services because of negligence within "network" as outlined in their contract addendix A for a temporary period unknown, I'm requesting compensation/reimbursement to get those services "out of network" during the period my local wellness center is closed. I am not refusing to pay as promised, I want there services promised.

  Business Response

  Date: 08/02/2023

  PetIQ does not take the decision to close our locations, even temporarily, lightly. The pet health industry has been greatly impacted by a shortage of veterinarians, licensed vet technicians, and other support staff recently, and PetIQ has not been immune to this. That said, it is unfortunate that this location was impacted and had to close. We can not operate a veterinary clinic without appropriate staff, and can not estimate when we will be able to fill these positions. Our team of recruiters works diligently to fill these openings, and the organization is offering incentives to attract talent to our clinics.

  When discussing the SmartCare **** and the Agreement signed upon enrollment, the section titled Cancellation states the following: 

  Cancellation: Either Provider or Member may cancel this Agreement at any time, but there may be monies due upon cancellation. In the event that cancellation of this Agreement results in monies due from the Member, such monies shall be paid in full at the time of the cancellation.... In addition, upon cancellation prior to the end of the **** Period, if the total undiscounted retail value of **** services provided exceeds the sum of monthly installments collected for that **** Period, Member shall be obligated to do one of the following:

  a) Immediately pay full retail fees for all services provided (with all discounts reversed as if the **** had not been in effect for the **** Period) to the extent such fees exceed the total monthly payments received by Provided; or

  b) Continue making the monthly payments as they become due for each remaining month until the first anniversary of the first day of that **** Period.

   

  With that in mind, under the ****, ***** received $363.00 in undiscounted retail value of services during the plan period. Our **** has a cap, however, of $335.88 - this is the cost of the plan had the Member chosen to pay in full at time of enrollment. Member has made $139.95 in total payments that have been applied toward the retail value of the services already provided. This is a difference of $195.93 between the undiscounted retail value and the amount of payments received.

  The options at this point are to (A) cancel the plan, which would require payment of $195.93, or (B) continue making the monthly payments until the retail value of services already received has been paid. 

  We are unable to compensate for services elsewhere, or provide these services as most are unavailable at our pop-up Community Clinics, but also because the initial services already received have not been paid for under the **** agreement. 
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/19/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  To whom it may concern, On the morning of Feb 19, 2023, we took our two adult cats to our local Tractor Supply store, ( ****,**), for their annual 3in one vaccinations booster. When our turn came, we were told we had to take our cats to the store restroom and the assistant s would give the vaccination in an enclosed environment. The veterinarian on site did not see, or handle our cats. When I asked why the vet was not administering our vaccines, we were told by the assistants that " the vet could not bend over in the space allowed in the bathroom". The bathroom was ADA ********* and was very large. There was enough room for two assistants, myself and two large cat hard plastic carry cases.I resent having to pay for the services of a veterinarian, and not have the vet administer, the vaccine, nor even see or handle our cats.I do not want a credit for future service, nor a coupon, as we will no longer be exposing our animals to this lack of care. I want a substantial billing adjustment for the service I did not receive.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/20/2023

  The services we provide are by trained professionals . The Community Clinics do not offer an exam with services and the vitals were taken. The vaccines were administered appropriately. All services are sign for at the time of service and can not be refunded. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/20/2023

   
  Complaint: 19432469
  
  I am rejecting this response because: they did not provide the service of the veterinarian to vaccinate my pets  
  Their service advertises and offers a licensed veteranarian. The staff told me the veteranarian on duty could not bend  over in the room to vaccinate my pets.
  Sincerely,
  
  *********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/07/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Entered by BBB staff LO Consumer states she has taken her dogs here for many years. The consumer states she went in on 12/2/2022 for her dogs to have their vaccinations done. She states she waited a very long time to be seen. Someone came out to check on her and she told them she was waiting a long time but she was there just for the basic annual vaccines, nothing else. The associate asked if she wanted the dogs to get their rabies vaccine she said no, they are not due and she checked the dogs tags. The associate told her there is no guarantee she didn't take those tags off of other animals. The consumer had to wait outside and when they were done they came out with the dogs and was told the total would be $274.00. He then handed her packages of tests for worms. The consumer was told the paperwork for the rabies vaccines was there as well and she reminded him she did not want them to get the rabies shots. The consumer states when she got home she check all the paperwork and saw that they had charged her for services she stated she did not want. The consumer filed a complaint with the business and told them none of the services were explained to her before the services were provided. The business advised the consumer that the services were explained to her so they can not provide any type of refund. The consumer feels they are calling her a liar because she explained to them that no plan options were given to her before service. She was unable to get any type of refund.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/13/2022

  I apologize that the pet parent does not agree with the assessment of our Wellness Center staff in their response. Not having been present at the clinic, we do trust our teams are diligent with explaining services, pricing, and going over what will be done with their pets during their visit. Beyond that, each client does sign an electronic Terms of Service prior to any services being performed. These terms are below, in quotations. 

  Rabies tags are not a valid proof of vaccination; written records or a verbal confirmation from the veterinarian or vet clinic/hospital that administered the vaccination would be valid proof. That said, the vaccine package the pet parent agreed to would not have been discounted had the rabies vaccine been removed, since the services are greatly discounted when a package is purchased. If each service was charged separately, without the rabies vaccine, the total would have been $249 per pet (vippetcare.com/services-pricing). 

  Because the pet parent agreed to services prior, signed our terms of service, and this was explained per our Wellness Center staff, we are not able to offer a refund. If the pet parent would like a coupon off future services, that is something we can discuss.

  "To the best of my knowledge my pet(s) is (are) healthy and has (have) no known allergy to vaccines or medications and has (have) been free from vomiting, diarrhea, sneezing, runny eyes, coughing or other signs of disease. I understand that a vaccine reaction is rare, but possible. Should my pet become ill due to vaccination or medications, I will not hold Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, its employees and affiliated entities (collectively "CVC") responsible. I have read this statement and I will read the form pertaining to possible reactions including fibrosarcomas. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older and give permission to perform services. I UNDERSTAND THAT PAYMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE FEES FOR NEXT BOOSTERS OR SUBSEQUENT VISITS, AND THAT ALL SALES ARE FINAL ON MEDICATIONS/PREVENTION ONCE PURCHASED. I give my permission for CVC to send vaccine and product reminders and test results via postcard, via telephone, and via email, to my contact information provided above. A finance charge will be imposed on all accounts not paid in full within 30 days of your visit. The finance charge is computed at (1.5%) per month, with a $0.50 minimum charge, if the account is in default and turned over for collection. I acknowledge that I will be responsible for all reasonable costs associated with effecting collection. CVC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Pets are provided with a wellness check commensurate with the services provided.  For a full service exam please visit one of our Wellness Centers."

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/13/2022

   
  Complaint: 18537633
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *********************

    

  My complaint is that I was: 1.  NOT informed of the services to be performed.  2.  I explicitly stated NO rabies vaccine was to be administered.  3.  I had a VERY bad experience at this same store in 2016 when an elderly veterinarian tried to do a blood draw on one of my dogs.  I swore to myself NEVER to allow a pet store doctor attempt another draw.  I ONLY go to my regular veterinarian for ANY blood work.  If I knew that test was to be administered, I NEVER would have agreed to it!  4.  Show me proof of what I signed as I have NO memory of signing anything but the charge for payment.

  When I asked for a receipt, I was told I would receive it by email.  I didn't even know these services were performed until I was at home!  The young man that waited on me obviously did NOT do so in the manner that you THINK he did.  I am trying to convince you of that.  I get the impression he works on commission and was "going for the highest buck".  I told him ****** had an eye infection about 12 days before but seemed to be infection free after treatment by my vet.  He entered that info on *****'s record!  Seems he doesn't hear well about anything.

  I have used this store's veterinarian services since 2016 when I moved to ************, **.  Previous to my move, I used the ******/******* store's clinic for many years for the same dogs.  I have NEVER had a bad experience with your services until this year.  Telling me my complaint NEVER happened only inflames me! 

  Respectfully submitted,

  *********************

  Business Response

  Date: 01/03/2023

  We have responded to the consumer's complaint per our Terms of Service and policies. As mentioned previously, we will not be able to refund for services received but if the pet parent would like to request a coupon for future services, we will authorize $15 off the next visit with us. We also received notification that the pet parent is disputing these charges with her credit card company/bank. This notification has been sent to our legal department for review. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/11/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

   

  It's not TOTALLY satisfactory to me.  First let me say, I did instruct Discover to release the hold I had put on the payment.  It is being released.  BUT, I would very much appreciate talking to your legal department as the service I received was VERY deceiving, downright out and out lies; furthermore, I received services as I had outright REFUSED!!  That has been my complaint from the beginning!
  Sincerely,
  
  *********************