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PetMeds has a rating of 1.9 stars from 179 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with PetMeds most frequently mention customer service, credit card and next day. PetMeds ranks 102nd among Pet Meds sites.
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I'm a new customer. And I just received my pets Rx in the mail today. From the moment I placed the order till it came to my house. Service was so fast and what a nice little surprise when I opened the box. Loved the dog treat. It's the little things. So again thanks for getting this medication to me so quick. You will always have a loyal customer here!
I'll never buy anywhere else. There is never an issue, the service is on point, and my dog is always excited to see the "box"! (He knows that it's for him)
Thanks for your kind feedback Brian, and for choosing PetMeds; we really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I tried ordering a prescription for my dog online through this company and so far it has taken two live chats with them and three phone calls to my vet and they STILL haven't shipped the order. I have the prescription in hand that I can fax but they won't accept it - I would have to mail it and wait 7-10 days for it to be processed. This medication is my dog's last hope - if he doesn't improve on it he will have to be euthanized so it is IMPERATIVE that he start it immediately. Their archaic system of obtaining prescriptions and order processing has to be updated as dogs' lives are quite literally dependent on getting their prescriptions filled in a timely manner.
Hi Becky, and thank you for your review. We're very sorry you were disappointed in your experience as we strive for excellent customer service. Our pharmacy requests the authorization from the veterinarian as quickly as possible via telephone or fax. We were in touch with your veterinarian's office 6 times in order to expedite the order for you. Your order was placed on Monday and it was shipped earlier today (Wednesday), once we received the veterinarian's authorization. We did upgrade your shipping to FedEx Overnight at no cost to you, so you will receive your order tomorrow. It is standard pharmacy practice that, from the consumer, the original prescription (not a copy or fax) must be submitted.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I recently order Heartguard for the first time from 1800petmeds on 06/08/17. This medication requires a prescription from my dogs veterinarian. I received an e-mail on 06/10/17 which provided an update on my shipment status. In this e-mail I was informed that they were still waiting for a reply from my veterinarian. A couple of hours later I received an e-mail stating the prescription was received and my order had been shipped. I received the medication on 06/12/17. I will definitely use this company again, and I would recommend 1800petmeds to others. Not only do they have great discounts but they also did a great job getting the medication to me.
Hi Syreeta. Thanks so much for choosing PetMeds, and for taking the time to leave your feedback. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
They take forever to put the order through, forever to contact the vet, forever after the vet clears you to make the purchase, forever after that to notify you of order. Goodness, I cannot even imagine what the shipping process is going to be like. They do not accept rebates the final straw was how rude and snappy the customer service lady was for NO reason at all. Very unsatisfied. I will not use them again.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're very sorry you were disappointed with your experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to dispense a prescription medication without an authorization from your vet. In this case, we sent our first request to your vet on the day you placed your order (4/24) and again the next day, 4/25. We received the authorization from your vet on 4/26 at 7:40 pm ET. Since shipping was closed by then, your order was shipped the next morning.
We strive for excellent customer service every time, and I'm very sorry that we failed in this respect. We'll look into what happened into this instance so we can improve. We do hope you'll give us another chance.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
This is about very poor service! "I have used you guy for years and your service HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY POOR"
Hi Rodney. We strive for excellent customer service, so I am very sorry we did not succeed in this instance.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Pet Meds charged my card 3 times for the same prescriptions. I have talked to 4 customer reps who all said they would correct the issue. The 4th CR did refund the charges but not the correct amounts. At this point I just give up. I ordered from Pet Meds because I have no time to pick up Medications from my Vet but today I spent all day on the phone with them.
We're very sorry for any inconvenience. When an order is placed using a debit card, your financial institution will automatically place a hold on the funds. Since you subsequently made a change to the shipping on your order, this generated a second pre-authorization. We attempted to contact your bank to help have the second prenote removed, but were unable to complete the call with you and your bank. However, we had the pre-authorization removed through merchant services. As we explained in our letter to you, as a gesture of good faith we have refunded your order in full as well as applying a merchandise credit on your account which you can use for future orders.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I recently sent in scripts for my two Rottweilers medicine. I called ahead of time and was helped by a very nice woman. She explained that I could go online and put in the order, then mail the scripts, which is exactly what I did. The medicine arrived just 4 days after they received my scripts. Awesome!
Hi Sonja. Thanks so much for your feedback. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I always buy things on this site for my cat. She loves it and grow healthy. So, it is also a pretty good site for me.
Hi Robert. We're happy to be a small part of keeping your cat happy and healthy!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
PetMeds is AMAZING! I ordered a prescription at 9:45 in the morning, and mind you, they had to confirm the order with Buck's vet, and I received a shipping confirmation before 11:30 AM. The PetMeds folks should teach other businesses how to do this online/shipping/processing thing. I am impressed every single time. AND they send a treat to both my pooch and my cat even though the order is almost always for the dog. Luna totally appreciates THAT! :)
Hi Sherie. Thanks for taking the time to leave such thoughtful and kind feedback, and for being part of our PetMeds family. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I LOVE this site! I have never had any issues with what I have ordered. When I need to get medications they have it done with my vet office within a few hours and medication is shipped right out!
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing PetMeds. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I always shopped Petmeds, but my last visit to my vet scared me. He informed me that they may not be the correct items and bad expiration dates. No more Petmeds for me!
I've always had a positive experience with this site. The only problem I've had really is on my vet's end with being lazy, and responding in any sort of reasonable amount of time.
But the website seems great and most definitely cheaper than what the vet charges. Delivery is always super fast, whenever your lazy vet gets around to responding.
I love this site. Good place to get reviews of non-rx things too. I highly recommend it. Had an account for many years. Customer service is outstanding, never had one single problem with this company.
Thank you so much for your feedback and being part of our PetMeds family. We really appreciate it! ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I had a situation that had me quite shook up (nothing wrong on their part). I emailed customer service with my concerns. They were quick to email me back and resolved the issue in such a friendly manner.
Hi Sandra. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback for us, and for allowing us the opportunity to resolve your issue. We appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Awesome sites for buying the pet dog and it is an amazing site because just nw my grand ordered the pet from this site with a reasonable price.
Hi Zenaida! We appreciate your feedback and thank you for being part of the PetMeds family! ~ Abby / PetMeds Pro
We have only used them twice because I think without a discount o'er sale there a bit pricey. There service is excellent and and fast on shipping. Like it!
Thanks for your feedback! Be sure to check our website for sales and special offers, such as our current offer: use code TOP10 to save 10%.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Just place an order where they screw it up, and you'll find out what 'wonderful' people they are.
My order never arrived, and they say check the address (which was correct), and then 'hug your furry friends'.
They don't care at all about you or your dogs.
3/7: The order was placed Feb. 23. When I didn't receive the order, all I got was suggestions to 'call the post office' and 'are you sure the address is correct'. This is three more days arguing with them. Only when I got angry did they offer to reship it, which I did not want.
My dog needs this medicine for her syringomylia, which could kill her without proper maintenance.
Do you think I would trust them to re-ship the order, when I need it NOW?
These people are a marketing scam with terrible, terrible customer service.
I get e-mails from them constantly.
When I have a problem, they deflect and blame someone else.
Stay far, far away from this company.
Oh, and the review I posted on their website 'didn't meet their standards'.
Uh-huh.
Scott, we are indeed sorry that you did not receive your order. We checked the tracking number, which does show that the parcel was delivered. However, since you did not receive the package, we offered to ship you a replacement, although you elected to receive a full refund which we have issued.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I ordered my dog's meds and even ordered the overnight shipping so he would get them in plenty of time. After a week I contacted them to find out where my order was and they said my vet needed to speak with me before authorizing the meds, except they never conveyed this message to me. So my dog is out of his necessary meds and they never offered to try and fix this or contact the vet or try to expedite my order. Do not use this company.
We're very sorry that we were not able to complete your order. When a prescription medication is ordered, we contact the veterinarian for the prescription authorization. Your vet's office told us that they wanted to speak with you before they would approve the prescription. We regret that there was a miscommunication and you did not receive our notice regarding the status of your order.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I Love them every time I leave my vets office after them giving me their price on heart worms and flea medicine. If you want to save more than half off the vets price go to 1800petmeds.com
We're glad we could help you save! Thanks for your great feedback, we really appreciate it.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
I ordered "pet steps" for my elderly mother's dog. After 40 days with no delivery / no communication, I called the toll free number and was told my order could not ship, because my credit card billing address did not match, my shipping address... Really, and were you going to every contact me about this?
(I don't live with my mom... don't even live in the same state).
I asked for some sort of solution... could I pay via another method? Could I e-mail them a copy of my drivers license?... no, there is no solution.
I asked to speak to a manager and that never happened. What terrible customer service - they should send my mother the stairs FREE just for the total botch job of this order... we're living in the electronic age - there are secure ways to collect payments and allow items to ship to alternative addresses - look at Amazon, eBay, and a million other companies.
Waste of a month!
We're very sorry about the delay in releasing your order (we do contact the customer when the order is on hold, so we're sorry something went wrong in this case). As we noted, the steps are on their way to your mother now, and we're sending the steps at no charge.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Hi Mary! If you click on the "Customer Reviews" tab here, you can read 47 customer reviews of this product. Hope it helps! http://www.1800petmeds.com/Vetasyl-prod10508.html ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Hi Evonne. We recommend consulting with your veterinarian to determine the best course of treatment. I hope your cat is feeling better soon!
Answer: Hi Sharon. Dasuquin is an over-the-counter joint supplement, and will not require a prescription from your veterinarian.
Answer: Hi Lynn. I'm sorry your vet is providing you with inaccurate information. We have direct purchasing relationships with all of the major manufacturers - it is the same exact medication sold to you by your veterinarian. We only dispense U.S. FDA/EPA approved products, which we unconditionally guarantee 100%. 1-800-PetMeds is a. Pharmacy Verified Website, which you can check here: https://www.safe.pharmacy/buying-safely/#USvets As with all pharmacies, 1-800-PetMeds' products are inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Since we are located in Florida, we are also inspected by the Florida Department of Health. We are in full compliance with both agencies. Also, we are a public company listed on the NASDAQ (Symbol: PETS), so we are subject to very strict reporting and disclosure requirements. ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Hi Margot. Activyl for cats over 9 lbs comes in a purple box. ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Hi Natalie. I'm very sorry, but pet food cannot be shipped outside the continental US. Thanks for asking! ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Hi Denise. Our office is located at 420 S. Congress Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida. However, we are licensed as a mail-order pharmacy, so we do not have a brick-and-mortar store. Thanks for asking! ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Hi Joyce and thanks for your question! Just as you feel comfortable with the medication dispensed to you and members of your family by your own pharmacy, we want you to feel comfortable with the medication we dispense to you for your pet. It is the same exact medication sold to you by your veterinarian. We only dispense U.S. FDA/EPA approved products, which we unconditionally guarantee 100%. As with all pharmacies, 1-800-PetMeds' products are inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Since we are located in Florida, we are also inspected by the Florida Department of Health. We are in full compliance with both agencies. Also, we are a public company listed on the NASDAQ (Symbol: PETS), so we are subject to very strict reporting and disclosure requirements. 1-800-PetMeds is a. Pharmacy Verified Website: https://www.safe.pharmacy/buying-safely/#USvets Please be assured that you can trust 1-800-PetMeds completely for all of your pet medication needs. ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: We try to include either a Gourmet Dog Biscuit or a packet of catnip in each order! ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
Answer: Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, we do ship to Canada. Your order would ship by First Class International Mail for a flat shipping rate of $14.99. ~ Abby, PetMeds Pro
PetMeds® is America's Largest Pet Pharmacy, a publicly traded company (NASDAQ symbol: PETS). We deliver prescription and non-prescription pet meds along with health and nutritional supplements for dogs, cats and horses at substantial savings directly to you. We serve millions of satisfied customers nationwide from one location.


Kellie, thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing PetMeds; we really appreciate it. Welcome to the PetMeds family!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro