About Pet Health Pharmacies

Pet health pharmacies are dispensaries where pet owners can receive pet medications for their animals. These pharmacies only deal with pet medications, no human medications. It usually less expensive to order pet medications from a pet pharmacy than it is to purchase from the vet's office. This is especially true for long-term pet medications.

1800petmeds.com

This online company is the only EPA/FDA-approved per pharmacy. Most items on the website will require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Free shipping is offered for orders over $39. The site also sells flea prevention products, grooming products and bathing products.

PetRX.com

PetRX.com is a pet pharmacy focuses on selling flea and tick control, non-prescription medications and grooming products. They have a small selection of prescription medications that can be ordered with a vet's prescription. The website offers free shipping for orders over $99.

Generic Drugs

Generic drugs are less expensive, but just as effective, as brand name drugs. Pet health pharmacies can help find a generic equivalent to a brand-name vet-ordered prescription. If there are doubts about a generic alternative, consult your vet with your concerns.

Other Information

Pet health pharmacies require the name, phone number and location of the veterinarian. Certain medications will require a written prescription, the animal's weight and breed. Every pet health pharmacy should be a member of the Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce or Authorize.net. Verify the membership(s) before making your final purchase. Also, ask a vet for a reference for where to get a vet-ordered medication.