1. Department: Nonfood

Pet Diagnostics Startup Raises $5 Million In Financing, Led By Mars Venture Fund

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MySimplePetLab, a startup that sells home testing kits for dogs and cats, is positioned to grow with backing from pet food and pet health powerhouse Mars.

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