EXHIBIT 99.1


Date:     August 23, 2004
Contact:  Bruce S. Rosenbloom, CFO
Phone:    (954) 979 5995
Fax:      (954) 971 0544

PETMED EXPRESS RESPONDS TO THE LAWSUIT

Pompano Beach, Florida, August 23, 2004 - PetMed Express,
Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) denies the allegations of wrongdoing in
the complaint filed by the law firm, Milberg Weiss.  PetMed
Express has experienced substantial growth in both sales and
profits during the period of time referenced in the
complaint, and the complainant's own allegations concede
this fact.  PetMed Express will not be bullied by this
frivolous suit and will defend itself vigorously.

Certain statements in this press release may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company intends that all
such statements be subject to the "safe-harbor" provisions
of that Act. Such statements include, but are not limited
to, the company's beliefs and intentions regarding the class
action lawsuit. The company cannot predict the ultimate
resolution of this lawsuit or any other lawsuit filed
against it. For additional information on risks and
uncertainties that could bear on the statements contained in
this press release, the company refers to the filings it
periodically makes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investment relations contact PetMed Express, Inc.,
Pompano Beach, Bruce S. Rosenbloom, CFO, 954-979-5995.

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