DDL Zagreb

What DDL Zagreb does

DDL Zagreb (legal entity: DDL ZAGREB d.o.o. za proizvodnju, trgovinu i usluge) is a Croatian privately-held limited liability company founded in 2001 and headquartered at Kovinska 11, Zagreb. It operates as a B2B wholesale distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and pet supplies, serving registered business partners that include veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, pet shops, and veterinary pharmacies across Croatia. Its portfolio is anchored by distribution agreements with international manufacturers including Zoetis, Vetoquinol, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Dechra, KRUUSE, KRKA, Bayer/Elanco parasiticide brands, BioNote diagnostics, and others, spanning categories such as anesthesia, surgery, wound care, parasitology, joint health, dermatology, therapeutic nutrition, and veterinary diagnostics across dogs, cats, small mammals, aquatics, terrarium animals, birds, and garden pets.

The commercial model is built around a proprietary B2B e-commerce web shop at ddlzagreb.hr, where partners must register and be approved to access partner-specific pricing and place orders. The platform is paired with named field sales representatives (e.g., Matija Kovačić) who cover clinics and shops in person, and an educational content layer (blog/news on osteoarthritis, parasitology, giardiasis) that reinforces a "scientifically proven product" positioning with veterinarian customers. Revenue is generated through one-off product sales at negotiated per-partner pricing; no software license, subscription, or transaction-fee model is in use. Adjacent to distribution, the company has vertically integrated downstream through its consumer-facing Pet Home Shop retail chain of pet shop boutiques and veterinary pharmacies (pethomeshop.hr) that sell finished goods directly to pet owners. The company is jointly managed by authorized representatives Dean Laškaj and Darko Laškaj, consistent with family ownership; it has no institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A history, and no revenue disclosure.

Name

DDL Zagreb

Legal name

DDL ZAGREB d.o.o. za proizvodnju, trgovinu i usluge

Website

https://ddlzagreb.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DDL Zagreb is a Croatian B2B wholesale distributor, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Zagreb, that supplies veterinary pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and pet care products from international manufacturers (Zoetis, Vetoquinol, Hill's, Dechra, and others) to registered veterinary clinics, pet shops, and pharmacies, primarily through a B2B e-commerce web shop and an integrated retail chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors (HLAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterinary Medical/Surgical Supply Wholesalers (HLAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary product distribution
• Animal health supplies
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals wholesale
• Pet supplies distribution
• Veterinary equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Distribution: DDL Zagreb generates revenue by purchasing veterinary medical products, pharmaceuticals, pet supplies, and animal care equipment from branded manufacturers and distributing them to registered business partners including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and pet shops across Croatia. Revenue is generated through product sales with partner-specific pricing, driven by volume and recurring orders placed via the company's web shop.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DDL Zagreb is a Croatian B2B wholesale distributor of veterinary medical products, pharmaceuticals, and pet care supplies. The company purchases products from leading international manufacturers (Hill's, Zoetis, Vetoquinol, Dechra, KRUUSE, etc.) and distributes them to registered business partners including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and pet shops across Croatia through a B2B web shop and dedicated sales representatives. The company also operates its own retail chain under the Pet Home Shop brand and veterinary pharmacies selling directly to end consumers.

Product overview

DDL Zagreb operates as a B2B veterinary pharmaceutical and pet supplies distributor in Croatia, offering a multi-channel business model comprising a B2B web shop (https://ddlzagreb.hr/), physical veterinary pharmacies, and pet shop boutiques under the PetHomeShop brand. The product portfolio centers on veterinary medicinal products for professional veterinarians, including pharmaceuticals (anesthetics, dental, surgical, wound care, parasiticide spot-ons, collars, injectables), diagnostic equipment (BioNote Vcheck analyzers, rapid tests), therapeutic diets (Hills Prescription Diet), and supplements (Vetoquinol Flexadin Advanced, Drontal). Consumer-facing offerings include dog, cat, small animal, aquarium, terrarium, garden, and bird supplies. The company distributes internationally recognized brands including Zoetis, Vetoquinol, Dechra, Hills, Kiltix, FYPRYST, Advantage, and BioNote.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B2B Veterinary Distribution Web Shop Online B2B ordering platform offering registered business partners access to a comprehensive veterinary and pet care product catalog, partner-specific pricing, and order management capabilities. Exclusively for verified veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and pet shops.
• Pet Home Shop Retail Boutiques Own retail chain of pet shop boutiques under the Pet Home Shop brand (pethomeshop.hr), offering pet supplies, food, accessories, toys, and animal care products directly to pet owners across multiple physical store locations.
• Veterinary Pharmacies (Retail) Physical veterinary pharmacy locations offering prescription medications, medical supplies, and professional veterinary products directly to animal owners and veterinary professionals.
• Veterinary Medicine Products Comprehensive range of veterinary pharmaceuticals and medical supplies including anesthetics, dental supplies, surgical equipment, injection and infusion supplies, examination and diagnostic equipment, wound care products, hygiene products, sutures, and large animal practice supplies from manufacturers such as Zoetis, Vetoquinol, and Dechra.
• Dog Products Complete product range for dogs including hygiene items, toys, beds, clothing, equipment, treats, nutrition, grooming supplies, wound care items, and veterinary-medicinal products.
• Cat Products Complete product range for cats including scratching posts, hygiene items, toys, beds, equipment, treats, nutrition, grooming supplies, and veterinary products.
• Small Animal Products Products for small animals including supplementary food, hygiene items, toys, beds, enclosures, equipment, nutrition, grooming supplies, and wound care items.
• Aquarium Products Aquarium supplies including aquariums and furniture, care and maintenance products, decoration and substrates, filter materials, nutrition, accessories, lighting, spare parts, and technical equipment (e.g., Sicce heaters).
• Terrarium Products

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neftys Pharma GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDL Zagreb announced a strategic partnership with the Neftys Pharma Group. This partnership was reported on the company's news page as a key strategic initiative, indicating a significant business relationship in the pharmaceutical/veterinary products distribution space.
• ZoetiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZoetis is one of the major branded manufacturers whose products are distributed by DDL Zagreb. Product categories include Apoquel (chewable tablets for dogs for itching/inflammation), Cytopoint (injection for atopic dermatitis), Librela (monoclonal antibody injection for osteoarthritis pain), and Solensia. DDL Zagreb features Zoetis products prominently across veterinary medical and companion animal categories.
• VetoquinolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVetoquinol is a major brand distributed by DDL Zagreb, specializing in veterinary pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Products include Flexadin Advanced (UC-II based joint supplement for cats and dogs), Sedalin gel (acepromazine for sedation), Cimalgex (cimicoxib NSAID), Propalin (phenylpropanolamine for urinary incontinence), Aurizon (ear drops), Zylkene (stress/anxiety management), and the Equistro line for horses. DDL Zagreb distributes over 60 Vetoquinol products.
• Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Plan and Prescription Diet)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHill's Pet Nutrition is one of the premier brands distributed by DDL Zagreb, covering both Science Plan (wellness nutrition) and Prescription Diet (therapeutic nutrition) lines for dogs and cats. Products address conditions including osteoarthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, skin issues, and weight management.
• DechraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDechra is a manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals distributed by DDL Zagreb. Products include Vetoryl (trilostane for Cushing's syndrome) in chewable tablet form, available in multiple dosages.
• FioniaVetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFioniaVet is distributed by DDL Zagreb, providing wound care and injury management products including multifunctional dressings, skin staplers, and cohesive bandages. Featured in the injury management and wound care product category.
• GéniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGénia (Genia) supplies vacuum memory foam positioning mattresses for veterinary clinics, distributed by DDL Zagreb as part of clinic equipment offerings.
• KRUUSEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKRUUSE is a manufacturer of veterinary medical supplies distributed by DDL Zagreb, offering products across wound management, surgery, and clinical equipment categories.
• smi suturesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorsmi sutures (SMI) is a manufacturer of surgical sutures distributed by DDL Zagreb. Products include Surgicryl monofilament and PGA Plus sutures in various USP sizes, featured in the surgical sutures category.
• VetnordicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVetnordic supplies wound management and care products including cotton wool, gauze, and related materials, distributed by DDL Zagreb under the injury management category.
• KRKAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKRKA is a pharmaceutical manufacturer whose products are distributed by DDL Zagreb, including antiparasitic products and other veterinary pharmaceuticals.
• BioNote (Anigen/BioNote)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBioNote (including Anigen Rapid brand) manufactures veterinary rapid diagnostic tests distributed by DDL Zagreb. Products include the BI Rapid Giardia Ag Test Kit, Vcheck Fecal Calprotectin, Vcheck Fructosamine, Vcheck Cortisol, and Vcheck V200 analyzer. Also distributes pipette sets and centrifuges for veterinary diagnostics.
• Advantage (Bayer/Elanco)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvantage (imidacloprid-based flea treatment) by Bayer/Elanco is distributed by DDL Zagreb for cats and rabbits in spot-on pipette form.
• Advantix (Bayer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvantix (imidacloprid + permethrin) spot-on ectoparasiticide for dogs, providing flea, tick, and mosquito/Phlebotomus repellency. Distributed by DDL Zagreb in sizes for dogs 4-10 kg, 10-25 kg, and over 40 kg.
• Kiltix (Bayer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKiltix flea and tick collar for dogs (propoksur + flumetrin) providing up to 7 months of protection. Distributed by DDL Zagreb in sizes S (38 cm), M (53 cm), and L (70 cm).
• Fypryst Combo (KRKA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFypryst Combo (fipronil + S-metopren) spot-on ectoparasiticide for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Distributed by DDL Zagreb in multiple size formulations. Won an International Cat Care ease-of-use award in 2017.
• Foresto (Bayer/Elanco)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForesto is a flea and tick collar for dogs and cats distributed by DDL Zagreb.
• DermoscentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDermoscent is a dermo-cosmetic brand for pets distributed by DDL Zagreb, featured alongside other premium brands on the homepage.
• Quattro (pet food)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuattro is a grain-free pet food brand distributed by DDL Zagreb, featuring no-grain formulas for cats (senior, sterile adult, kitten) in white fish and krill varieties.
• Lafeber (avian nutrition)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLafeber is an avian nutrition brand distributed by DDL Zagreb, including Emeraid Herbivore Sustain (apple and banana flavor, 100g) for herbivorous birds.
• Gimborn / GimCatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGimborn / GimCat is a cat care brand distributed by DDL Zagreb, including GC Nutri Bites Vitamin supplement (40g).
• ApipetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApipet is a brand distributed by DDL Zagreb producing mobility treats for dogs (Chews Mobility, 60 pieces), nutritional supplements for companion animals.
• Sicce (aquarium equipment)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSicce is an aquarium equipment manufacturer distributed by DDL Zagreb, including S. Jolly Preset heaters (12W and 25W) for aquarium temperature control.
• Protexin (probiotics and supplements)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtexin is a brand of probiotics and nutritional supplements for animals distributed by DDL Zagreb, including Synbiotic D-C 50/1 and products like Cystopro and Cystophan for urinary health.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Elanco Animal Health: A leading global animal health company (including acquired Bayer Animal Health products like Advantage, Advantix, Kiltix, and Foresto - all of which DDL Zagreb distributes). Elanco operates direct sales and distribution networks serving veterinary clinics comparable to DDL Zagreb's customer segments.
• Virbac: A French global animal health company that manufactures and distributes veterinary pharmaceuticals, parasiticides, and specialty products directly to veterinary practices through its own sales infrastructure in many countries. Comparable to DDL Zagreb in product category and B2B-vet customer base, but with proprietary products and broader geographic reach.
• Zoetis: The world's largest global animal health company and a key DDL Zagreb brand partner. Zoetis sells veterinary medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics directly through its own sales force in many European markets, including flagship products like Apoquel, Cytopoint, Librela, and Solensia distributed by DDL Zagreb. Overlap with DDL's product territory makes it both a supplier and indirect channel competitor.
• Vetoquinol: A French veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1933, producing pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and care products for companion and equine animals. One of DDL Zagreb's most important brand partners (60+ SKUs including Flexadin, Sedalin, Cimalgex, Propalin). Comparable in serving Central European veterinary markets, but as a primary manufacturer with proprietary IP.
• Dechra: A UK-headquartered global veterinary pharmaceutical specialist focused on companion animal endocrinology and specialty therapeutics (e.g., Vetoryl for Cushing's, distributed by DDL Zagreb). Comparable as a focused veterinary pharma company selling through B2B channels serving clinical practices in the same customer category.

Direct peers

• Henry Schein Animal Health: The world's largest B2B distributor of veterinary medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, serving animal hospitals and clinics with a comparable catalog including pharmaceuticals, surgical supplies, diagnostics, and nutrition. Comparable to DDL Zagreb as the closest direct counterpart in veterinary B2B distribution, although operating at vastly greater global scale.

Regional players

• HIPRA: Spanish veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in vaccines and biological products for companion and production animals, with European-wide distribution. Comparable as a regional European animal health company operating in overlapping B2B veterinary channels with DDL Zagreb's customer segments.
• Bioveta: Czech veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines manufacturer with regional Central European distribution, producing parasiticides, antibiotics, and biologicals. Comparable to DDL Zagreb in operating as an animal health company serving Central European veterinary markets with overlapping product categories.
• Fatro: Italian veterinary pharmaceutical company developing and distributing animal health products (endocrinology, dermatology, parasiticides) across Europe. Comparable to DDL Zagreb as a European animal health company with a regional commercial footprint reaching veterinary clinics through B2B channels.
• Krka: Slovenian-headquartered pharmaceutical company with a veterinary division producing antiparasitics and other animal health products, distributed by DDL Zagreb. Comparable as a regional Central European animal health company serving overlapping veterinary customer bases across the Adriatic/CEE region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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