NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Southern Florida on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) securities between May 8, 2017 and August 23, 2017 (the “Class Period”). Investors have until October 24, 2017 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements, and/or failed to disclose: (1) that the Company was marketing dangerous and addictive animal drugs to humans; (2) that, as such, the Company is vulnerable to potential civil or criminal liability, as well as other regulatory action; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Google may halt the Company’s advertising activities; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants statements about PetMed’s business, operations, and prospects, were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired PetMed Express securities during the Class Period and suffered a loss or continue to hold shares purchased prior to the Class Period, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], or telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a New York-based law firm concentrating in commercial and securities litigation. For additional information concerning the PetMed Express lawsuit, please go to http://www.bespc.com/PetMed. For additional information about Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., please go to www.bespc.com.

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