Pet King Brands

What Pet King Brands does

Pet King Brands, Inc. (legal entity PKB Animal Health Inc.) is a privately held US pet health care company founded in 1998 by Pamela Bosco and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company develops, manufactures, and sells enzymatic pet care products under multiple brands — ZYMOX (ear care, skin/topical care, shampoos), Oratene (oral care), Equine Defense (horse dermatology and oral care), and ZYLAFEN (reptile topical solutions) — targeting dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, and small animals.

All products are built on the company's proprietary LP3 Enzyme System, a registered bioactive enzyme formulation introduced in 1998 that creates an environment combating bacteria, fungi, and viruses while supporting healing without antibiotics or harsh chemicals. Complementary systems include the Antibiofilm Enzyme System and the LP3+MD2 combination used in the Oratene oral care line. Products are manufactured in the USA.

The company makes money through one-time sales of branded pet health products distributed across four channels: veterinary clinics (core channel since 1999), pet specialty retail (including big box since 2014), farm and feed stores (equine line), and direct-to-consumer ecommerce (Zymox.com launched 2021). A Japan subsidiary (Pet King Brands Japan, organized 2005) supports regional international distribution. The company also runs cause marketing (the Get Your Licks on Route 66 Pet Adoption Tour) and, as of November 2025, a ZYMOX Affiliate Program targeting pet influencers. The company is founder-owned, with no venture or private equity investment disclosed in the source material, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Pet King Brands

Legal name

PKB Animal Health Inc.

Website

https://petkingbrands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pet King Brands is a US-based, founder-owned pet health care company that develops and sells enzyme-based (LP3 Enzyme System) ear, skin, and oral care products under ZYMOX, Oratene, Equine Defense, and ZYLAFEN brands, distributed through veterinary clinics, pet specialty retail, farm/feed stores, and DTC ecommerce for dogs, cats, horses, and specialty pets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pet Health Care Products

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Health & Wellness Retail (Supplements, OTC, Flea/Tick) (CRALAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Health OTC Retail (Parasite Control, Basic Care) (HLAMAIAJ), Pet Health & Wellness Distribution (Supplements, OTC, Preventives) (CRAOAKAC), Generic & Private-Label Veterinary Pharmaceuticals (HLAMAEAM)

Keywords

• Enzymatic pet care
• Pet ear care
• Pet oral care
• Veterinary pet products
• Pet dermatology care

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pet Health Product Sales: Sale of enzymatic pet health care products including ear care, skin care, oral care, and specialty pet products through multiple distribution channels including veterinarians, pet specialty stores, e-commerce, and retail.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pet King Brands manufactures and sells enzymatic pet health care products under the ZYMOX, Oratene, Equine Defense, and ZYLAFEN brands, addressing ear infections, skin conditions, oral health, and specialty pet care for dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, and small animals. The product line is powered by the proprietary LP3 Enzyme System, offering non-toxic, antibiotic-free alternatives to traditional pet medications. Products are sold through veterinary clinics, pet specialty retailers, farm and feed stores, and the company's direct-to-consumer Zymox.com e-commerce store.

Product overview

Pet King Brands is a pet health care company offering a portfolio of enzymatic-based products under multiple brands. The core ZYMOX brand provides ear care (Enzymatic Ear Solution with Hydrocortisone, Advanced Otic), skin care (Topical Cream, Topical Spray, Shampoo, Conditioner), and specialty pet products. The Oratene sub-brand focuses on oral care (Brushless Oral Care, Water Additive, Oral Gel). Equine Defense serves horse dermatology and oral care needs, while ZYLAFEN addresses reptile care. Products for cats, kittens, birds, small animals, and exotics round out the specialty pet line. All products utilize the proprietary LP3 Enzyme System, which harnesses naturally occurring enzymes to create a bioactive environment that fights bacteria, fungi, and viruses without harsh chemicals or antibiotics. The company also offers a Cage Diaper specialty product. Products are manufactured in the USA and sold through veterinarians, pet specialty retailers, and e-commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZYMOX: Main enzymatic pet health care brand featuring LP3 Enzyme System for ear care, skin care, and topical solutions for pets including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small animals.
• Oratene
• Equine Defense
• ZYLAFEN

Products and services

• ZYMOX Enzymatic Ear Care line Enzymatic ear care products including ZYMOX Enzymatic Ear Solution with Hydrocortisone, Advanced Otic (vet strength), and Ear Cleanser, for treating ear infections and inflammation in dogs and cats using the LP3 Enzyme System.
• ZYMOX Skin Care / Dermatology line Topical dermatology products including ZYMOX Topical Cream, Topical Spray, Shampoo, and Conditioner with Oat Extract for skin conditions and coat care in pets.
• Oratene Oral Care line Enzymatic oral care products including Oratene Brushless Oral Care, Water Additive, and Oral Gel for daily dental maintenance in dogs and cats, using LP3 + MD2 enzyme systems.
• ZYMOX Equine Defense line Dermatology and oral care solutions specifically formulated for horses, sold through veterinarians and farm and feed stores.
• ZYLAFEN Reptile line Topical solution product line formulated for reptiles.
• ZYMOX Avian Care line Enzymatic care products specifically formulated for birds and avian pets.
• ZYMOX Small Animal & Exotic line Product line for small animals and exotic pets including specialty items.
• ZYMOX Cats & Kittens line Products specifically formulated for cats and kittens across the ZYMOX ear, skin, and grooming ranges.
• Cage Diaper Specialty hygiene product for small animal and exotic pet care available through the Pet Specialty category.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,286 pets helped find forever homes through the Get Your Licks on Route 66 Pet Adoption Tour
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pet Content Creators and InfluencerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 November 2025ZYMOX Affiliate Program launched in November 2025 allowing pet content creators, professionals, and pet owners to promote ZYMOX pet health products and earn commissions. Partners receive access to content assets and campaign support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Virbac: Global animal health pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of veterinary OTC and prescription products including dermatology, ear care, and oral health lines. Directly comparable to Pet King Brands in OTC pet health categories, but operates at much larger scale across species and geographies.
• Vetoquinol: International animal health company with strong dermatology and ear care portfolios sold through veterinary channels. Comparable to PKB in targeting vet-recommended pet health solutions, with a wider therapeutic range and global footprint.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Veterinary pharmaceuticals specialist with dermatology, otic, and oral care product lines sold primarily through veterinarians. Overlaps with PKB in vet-channel, specialty pet health positioning.
• Elanco Animal Health: One of the largest global animal health companies, offering companion animal therapeutics and OTC pet health products. Competes broadly in the same end markets as PKB with vastly greater R&D and marketing resources.
• Zoetis: The world's largest animal health company with extensive dermatology, otic, and oral care portfolios across companion animals. Provides competitive context for PKB's vet-recommended positioning, though Zoetis operates at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• NaturVet: U.S. maker of OTC pet supplements, wellness, ear care, and skin care products sold through pet specialty and e-commerce. Directly comparable niche peer to PKB in OTC, non-prescription pet health categories.
• Nutri-Vet: OTC pet health products brand focused on supplements, ear care, and skin care sold through pet retail and online. Closely aligned with PKB's product mix and veterinary-recommended, non-prescription positioning.
• Tomlyn (Vetoquinol-owned): Specialty pet health brand offering OTC supplements, skin/coat, and oral care products for cats and dogs. Direct competitor in retail pet health with overlapping functional categories (skin, ear, oral).
• VetIQ: OTC pet supplement and wellness brand (part of PetIQ) sold through mass and pet retail. Competes with PKB in retail-distributed OTC pet health, though with broader nutritional supplements focus rather than enzymatic specialty.

Emerging players

• PetHonesty: Fast-growing DTC pet supplement and wellness brand with strong direct-to-consumer and influencer-led marketing. Comparable to PKB in target consumer (pet owners seeking natural alternatives) and channel overlap, though focused on supplements rather than enzymatic therapies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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