Phillips Pet Food & Supplies Announces Distribution Partnership with Elanco Animal Health

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, a leading distributor of pet food and supplies, has announced a distribution partnership with Elanco Animal Health, a global leader in animal health and the maker of Seresto and the Advantage Family of flea and tick products. Elanco's over-the-counter pet health portfolio is now available to independent pet retailers through all Phillips Pet distribution centers nationwide. The partnership puts some of the most requested names in flea and tick protection within easy reach of independent retailers. With Seresto, K9 Advantix II, Advantage II, Cheristin stocked through Phillips, retailers of any size can add the brand to their existing orders. 'Flea and tick is a category where consumers shop by brand, and Seresto and the Advantage Family are among the most recognized names in pet health,' said Jessica Morris, Chief Commercial Officer at Phillips Pet Food & Supplies. 'Adding Elanco to our network gives independent retailers access to proven, high-velocity products that drive traffic and keep pet parents shopping locally.' With a heritage dating back to 1954, Elanco develops products that advance the health of pets and farm animals in more than 90 countries. Its over-the-counter parasiticide portfolio is among the broadest in the pet health sector, anchored by Seresto, the long-lasting flea and tick collar, and the Advantage Family of topical treatments – brands pet parents know and trust for protecting dogs and cats from fleas and ticks. The addition of Elanco continues Phillips' commitment to bringing established, high-demand brands to the independent pet channel while making them simple for retailers to order, receive, and sell.