Natural pet supplements business Lintbells, whose brands include the popular YuMove, has expanded its operation by acquiring US company Walkin' Pets.

Established by Mark Robinson in New Hampshire in 2001, the company offers a range of support products designed to extend an active and quality life to pets, including wheelchairs, harnesses and braces. 

Lintbells announced the acquisition was part of its global growth strategy.

Lintbells chief executive Fiona Hope said: “The Lintbells mission and values align perfectly with Walkin’ Pets, so I’m delighted to welcome the brand and team into the Lintbells family.  We both share a deep commitment to helping pets stay ‘active for life’ and are well-known for the efficacy and science behind our products as well as the highest levels of customer care and educational support.

“Lintbells is an ambitious business, and this acquisition moves us into a completely new but aligned sector and supports our global growth strategy as we move towards becoming a global pet healthcare company.”

The addition of Walkin' Pets will enable Lintbells to extend the breadth of its support in the UK from pet supplements into physical support products. 

Lintbells plans to grow sales not only by expanding its newly acquired mobility aids business, but also introducing YuMOVE supplements to the Walkin’ Pets community.