Petco has purchased petcare services platform PetCoach for an undisclosed sum, providing an exit to corporate investors Comcast and Pet360.

PetCoach, the US-based petcare services platform backed by mass media group Comcast, was acquired by pet product retailer Petco for an undisclosed amount on Tuesday.

PetCoach operates a platform that enables animal owners to connect with certified vets, pet nutrionists, trainers and groomers to receive personalised advice on improving the welfare of their pet.

Brock Weatherup, co-founder and chief executive of PetCoach, will join Petco as executive vice-president for strategic innovation and digital experience.

PetCoach raised $2m in a funding…