Acquisition (Details) (Cuattro Veterinary USA, LLC, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	7 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Feb. 24, 2013
Cuattro Veterinary USA, LLC
Interest acquired in combination		54.60%
Cost of business acquisition in cash and stock		$ 7,644
Minimum cash paid for acquisition		4,073
Following acquisition, former Cuattro Vet unit holders retained Public Common Stock		7.20%
Remaining minority position of Cuattro Vet subject to purchase		45.40%
Cuattro contributed net revenue over period	6,700
Cuattro contributed net income	$ (1,000)
Shawna M. Wilson		2975.00%
Clint Roth, DVM		839.00%
Steven M. Asakowicz		409.00%
Rodney A. Lippincott		307.00%
Kevin S. Wilson		5.00%
Cuattro, LLC		5.00%

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Cuattro, LLC

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