Teknofarma

What Teknofarma does

Teknofarma is a privately held Italian veterinary pharmaceutical company founded around 1965 and headquartered in Turin, where it also operates its GMP Plus and ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant. The company develops, produces, and commercializes medicines, complementary feeds, hygiene and wellness products, and diagnostic tools for companion animals — primarily dogs and cats, with extension into exotic species. Its prescription pharmaceutical portfolio spans eight therapeutic categories: urinary acidifiers, NSAIDs and analgesics, internal and external antiparasitics, dermatologicals, diuretics, multivitamins, and otologicals. Sub-brands include Pet Remedy (natural stress relief via valerian/vetiver essential oils), Cerulen and Deroxen Pet Line (ear and skin hygiene), DTM (a dermatophyte culture medium for fungal diagnosis), Upsi Crok and ALS (mineral supplements), Stimulfos (multivitamin), and Iken Up Plus (nutritional supplement). The technical foundation is pharmaceutical formulation rather than digital technology — notable technical components include DTM's color-change diagnostic medium (orange-yellow to red within 2-10 days, 30-month shelf life), Pet Remedy's GABA-stimulating essential oil blend, and a peelable blister packaging innovation highlighted on the company homepage.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market. Distribution is multi-channel: prescription medicines are sold to veterinarians and veterinary clinics via a registration-gated professional area and through veterinary wholesalers; over-the-counter products (complementary feeds, hygiene, Pet Remedy line) are sold through pharmacies, drugstores, pet shops, and online retailers. All products are sold under unit pricing with no public price disclosure and no subscription or licensing model; revenue is one-time product sale at SKU level. Customer segments split between two primary groups: companion animal owners (B2C, long-tail) and veterinary professionals and retail outlets (B2B, distributed). The company is a Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) with share capital of €568,106 i.v., privately held with no disclosed PE/VC/parent ownership, no funding rounds, and no reported revenue or headcount trends.

Name

Teknofarma

Legal name

Teknofarma S.r.l.

Website

https://teknofarma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teknofarma is a privately held Italian veterinary pharmaceutical company founded around 1965 in Turin that develops, manufactures, and distributes prescription medicines, complementary feeds, hygiene products, and diagnostics for companion animals through veterinarians, pharmacies, pet shops, and online retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (311111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Veterinary Therapeutics Distribution (Oncology, Dermatology, Endocrinology) (HLAMAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Condition-Specific Nutraceuticals (e.g., Liver, Eye, Endocrine) (HLAMALAO), Species-Specific Supplements (Dog/Cat/Other Companion Species) (HLAMALAN)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Companion animal health
• Veterinary medicines
• Pet complementary feeds
• Veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Sale of veterinary medicinal products including urinary acidifiers, anti-inflammatories, analgesics, antiparasitics, dermatologicals, diuretics, multivitamins, and otologicals. These are prescription products sold through veterinarians, pharmacies, and veterinary wholesalers.
2. Complementary Feeds: Sale of nutritional supplements including multivitamins, mineral supplements (ALS, Upsi Crok), and specialized feeds for dogs and cats. Sold through pharmacies, pet shops, and online.
3. Hygiene and Wellness Products: Sale of pet hygiene products including ear cleaners (Cerulen, Deroxen Pet Line), stress relief products (Pet Remedy line), and grooming products. Available without prescription through pet shops, pharmacies, and online.
4. Diagnostic Products: Sale of DTM (Dermatophyte Test Medium) culture medium for veterinary diagnostic use. Reserved for veterinarians and health professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Teknofarma develops, manufactures, and commercializes veterinary pharmaceutical products for companion animals (dogs, cats, exotic pets). Its portfolio spans prescription veterinary medicines (urinary acidifiers, NSAIDs, antiparasitics, dermatologicals, diuretics, multivitamins, otologicals), complementary feeds and nutritional supplements, hygiene and wellness products (ear cleaners, stress relief, grooming), and diagnostic culture media (DTM). Products are sold via veterinary professionals, pharmacies, pet shops, wholesalers, and online pet retailers.

Product overview

Teknofarma is a veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in companion animal health products. The product portfolio comprises four main categories: (1) Veterinary Medicinal Products including otologicals, NSAIDs, antiparasitics, dermatologicals, diuretics, multivitamins, and urinary acidifiers; (2) Hygiene and Well-being Products including Cerulen ear solution, Deroxen Pet Line (shampoo, foam, ear solution), and Pet Remedy anti-stress products; (3) Complementary Feeds including mineral and vitamin supplements like ALS, Upsi Crok, Stimulfos, and others for dogs and cats; (4) Diagnostics including DTM (Dermatophyte Test Medium) for fungal infection detection. The company serves veterinary professionals and pet owners through pharmacies, pet shops, and veterinary wholesalers. Access to detailed medicinal product information is restricted to registered veterinary professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pet Remedy: A line of natural stress-relief and calming products for animals containing essential oils of valerian and vetiver. Includes spray, diffuser, and wipes formats for dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, rabbits, and birds.
• DTM - Dermatophyte Test Medium
• Deroxen Pet Line
• Cerulen
• Upsi Crok
• ALS
• Stimulfos
• Iken Up Plus

Products and services

• DTM (Dermatophyte Test Medium) Selective culture medium for diagnosis of dermatophyte fungal infections caused by Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes in dogs and cats. The medium changes color from orange-yellow to red when positive within 2–10 days and has a 30-month validity. Reserved for veterinarians and health professionals, available in 2-, 12-, and 24-test boxes.
• Pet Remedy Line Natural anti-stress product line containing a blend of valerian, vetiver, sage, and basil essential oils that promote relaxation without sedation. Available as a 15ml/200ml spray, an environmental diffuser (effective up to 60 sqm, 60-day bottle duration), and biodegradable wipes. For dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, rabbits, and birds; sold without prescription in pharmacies, pet shops, and online.
• Cerulen Ear cleaning solution for dogs and cats with cerumenolytic, sanitizing, and soothing properties. Contains perhydrosqualene, isopropyl myristate, tea tree oil, calendula extract, helichrysum extract, and bisabolol. Supplied as a 50ml bottle with adaptor cap and graduated syringe; sold without prescription.
• Deroxen Pet Line Hygiene and well-being range for dog and cat skin, hair, and ears. Includes shampoo, foam, and oto formulations containing allantoin, bisabolol, calendula extract, helichrysum extract, and chlorhexidine. Sold without prescription in pet shops, pharmacies, and online.
• Aca Cerulen R Veterinary medicinal ear spray for rabbits indicated for the treatment of ear mite infestations (Sarcoptes and Psoroptes cunicoli). Contains chlorocresol, pyrethrum extract, and piperonyl butoxide. Reserved for veterinary use.
• Upsi Crok Mineral-based complementary feed for dogs and cats containing calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Indicated for optimal bone tissue formation during growth, pregnancy, lactation, and recovery from fractures. Available in 150g and 500g tubs; sold in pharmacies, drugstores, pet shops, and online.
• ALS Mineral complementary feed for dogs fed homemade diets. Provides calcium, phosphorus, and trace elements (potassium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, iodine) to balance nutrition.
• Stimulfos Multivitamin supplement for dogs and cats containing B vitamins, toldimfos (phosphorus source), and amino acids. Used across various physiological and pathological situations requiring nutritional support.
• Iken Up Plus Nutritional supplement for dogs aimed at supporting neuroplasticity and nutritional integration in canine diets.

Quantifiable outcome

• DTM culture medium changes color within 2-10 days for dermatophyte diagnosis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DOGS & MUSEUM ROAD SHOWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeknofarma is an official sponsor of the DOGS & MUSEUM ROAD SHOW, an initiative promoting cultural tourism that is pet-friendly. This sponsorship supports brand visibility among pet owners and dog enthusiasts.
• Nazionale Italiana Agility Dog FISCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of the Italian National Agility Dog team of FISC (Italian Kennel Club Federation). Supports canine sports events and gains visibility among competitive dog owners and handlers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Elanco Animal Health: Major global animal health company with broad companion-animal and livestock portfolio including parasiticides, dermatology, and nutrition. Direct overlap with Teknofarma's therapeutic categories as a much larger broad-line incumbent.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: Division of Boehringer Ingelheim covering vaccines, parasiticides, and therapeutics for companion and production animals. Comparable as a broad incumbent overlapping Teknofarma in antiparasitics, anti-inflammatories, and dermatology.
• MSD Animal Health: Animal health division of Merck & Co., one of the largest global animal-health players across pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics. Overlaps with Teknofarma's portfolio (parasiticides, anti-inflammatories) but operates at global scale with vastly broader resources.
• Zoetis: Global leader in animal health pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, and genetic tests. Overlaps with Teknofarma in parasiticides, dermatology, and diagnostics but operates at vastly larger scale across all geographies — main competitive threat in shared categories.

Direct peers

• Virbac: French global veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in companion animal health. Comparable as a veterinary pharma specialist operating in the same therapeutic categories (dermatology, otology, parasiticides, nutrition) with overlapping target customers (veterinarians, pet owners).
• Vetoquinol: French veterinary pharmaceutical company focused on companion animals and livestock. Directly comparable across product categories (anti-parasitics, dermatology, supplements) and customer base (veterinary professionals, pet owners), with similar European geographic exposure.
• Ceva Santé Animale: French global animal health company developing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and companion animal products. Comparable as a multi-category veterinary pharma player with similar B2B (vet) and B2C (pet owner) channels and European market focus.
• Fatro: Italian veterinary pharmaceutical company headquartered near Bologna, manufacturing medicines and biological products for companion and farm animals. Closely comparable as another Italy-based veterinary pharma SME with a similar product mix (pharmaceuticals, complementary feeds, diagnostics) and Italian/European distribution focus.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: UK-based veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in companion animal health (now majority-owned by Elanco). Comparable in focus on specialty therapeutics (endocrinology, dermatology, otology) sold through veterinary professionals — same customer and product overlap as Teknofarma.
• NBF Lanes: Italian animal health company distributing veterinary pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and complementary feeds. Comparable as an Italian-headquartered animal health SME serving veterinarians, pharmacies, and pet shops with similar product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Teknofarmasrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teknofarma-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/teknofarma

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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