Non-Controlling Interests (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance		21,620
Stock based compensation adjustments		92
Exchange transactions		1,590	5,874
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	23,302	23,302
Continuing LLC Owners
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance		6,547
Exchange transactions		(1,590)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	4,957	4,957
Amended Holdco LLC Agreement
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance		28,167
Stock based compensation adjustments		92
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	28,259	28,259
Holdco
Weighted average ownership percentage in Holdco	81.40%	79.40%
Continuing LLC Owners
Ownership interest by continuing LLC owners	17.50%	17.50%		23.20%
PetIQ
Ownership interest in Holdco	82.50%	82.50%		76.80%