Got $5,000? Here's the Ultimate Pick-and-Shovel Pet Stock (Spoiler: It's Not Chewy)

While Chewy and its Autoship feature for customers ordering pet food, treats, or medicine is about as "pick-and-shovel" as it gets, there is a hidden gem that may be the ultimate pick-and-shovel pet stock: Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ: IDXX). Idexx Labs is a leading provider of a wide array of point-of-care platforms, diagnostic tests, and Software-as-a-Service offerings for the animal health industry, helping veterinarians care for our furry friends. The stock has delivered total returns of 20% annually si ...