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PetMeds

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PetMeds Reviews Summary

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.

service
60
value
54
shipping
54
returns
22
quality
37
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California
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Worked just fine
January 11, 2016

Ordered from here, they called our animals physician and away we went. No problems whatsoever. All good. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 8, 2016
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over a year old

Glad to hear it. Thanks for being part of our PetMeds family!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Missouri
17 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Online pet medications
November 10, 2015

I have had good service, excellent products and no bad experiences. I save money using this service as opposed to buying them from the Vet or a store. My Vet has to fax them when I buy heart worm preventative pills, to let them know my dogs have tested negative for heart worms.

Date of experience: November 7, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thanks so much for your kind feedback and for choosing PetMeds!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Colorado
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Placed an order for two Braveto chews for my dog! A six month supply with a prescription from my vet. I received a pack containing one chew (a three month supply) I emailed over and over and received the same response stating that my order was for one chew supply, I can pull up my order and clearly see it was a six month supply, they say the prescription was only three month supply, I know it wasn't and my vet confirmed it wasn't. I should have listened to my vet, they told me not to use this company stating that had ethical problems

Date of experience: November 3, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Hi Keith, and thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry for any confusion. I have pulled the prescription we received from your vet and confirmed that the prescription we received was written for 1 tablet of Bravecto with 0 refills.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Kentucky
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I have used this company many times over the years and had good service. The last two times, they sort of forgot to send my order. Apparently, they think refunding the amount of expedited shipping makes it OK. No. Additionally, if you want confirmation and shipping emails, you have to agree to all of their spam emails. This is my last order from them. There are plenty of other companies who do this.

Date of experience: August 19, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Hi Sharon, and thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear there was a problem with your last two orders. So that we may investigate, can you provide us with your Customer Number?

Also, just FYI, you can specify how often you receive emails by going to Account Settings/Unsubscribe/Opt Out. You can choose to receive no emails, or once per month, or once every 3 months.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Pet Meds paid for the treatment of all 3 of my dogs n I now use advantage multi with no problem. They fax my vet n as long as I take my dogs every year for their vaccinations n heartworn tests my vet does ok the prescription. I never have to send them a prescription n they stand behind their products.

Date of experience: August 5, 2015
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over a year old

Hi Cheryl. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and for choosing PetMeds!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Estonia
6 reviews
36 helpful votes
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Satisfied customer
August 6, 2015

I've bought great stuff off here for my dog for quite some time now and I appreciate their quality. I recommend it.

Date of experience: August 3, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Hi Frank. Thanks for being part of our PetMeds family. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Georgia
6 reviews
14 helpful votes
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I have had a generally good experience with this site... there can be a delay if they have to contact your vet for approval, and please don't accidentally pick your former vet - it'll take even longer... other than that they're usually timely and adding the doggie treats to the box is a nice touch...

Date of experience: July 15, 2015
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over a year old

Hi Katrina. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and for choosing PetMeds. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

North Carolina
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Just to let you all know... Pet Meds does not purchase their products/prevention from manufacturers. They buy from closed down clinics/businesses. If you are purchasing heartworm prevention, be careful. Pets can still get heartworm while on prevention, rare but it happens. Purchasing through a veterinarian or an online company that buys from the manufacturer is better. If your dog turns up heartworm positive, or positive for intestinal parasites, they will usually cover treatment. I think this site is good for certain products, just not all of them. Just thought I'd share.

Date of experience: July 8, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. However, we encourage you to review our guarantee (http://www.1800petmeds.com/guarantee.jsp) which actually matches or exceeds that of the manufacturers. We also cover the cost of treatment in the unlikely event that your pet gets heartworm while on a heartworm preventative. Additionally, we are a Vet-VIPPS accredited pharmacy and sell only U.S. FDA/EPA-approved medications (the same exact medications sold by your veterinarian).
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I love 1800petmeds
July 5, 2015

I love 1800PetMeds. I had an issue with my order and they solved it fast! Awesome service

Date of experience: July 2, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thanks so much for your kind feedback and for allowing us to resolve the issue for you!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks for ur fast response, on usps foul up, got my order next day as u said, bad reviews must come from other on line pet services!

Date of experience: June 16, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to fix the issue for you, and for being part of our PetMeds family. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I have previously written about these dreadful business that fails to answer emails, orders or otherwise.
In Australia they would be closed down.
I placed an order with them on 25. 11. 15, my vet emailed the script on the same day (which has been done for previous orders) I have given my credit card details, had a confirmation they would fill the order and nothing since notwithstanding no less than 8 emails to them which they have read as I required a delivery and read receipt. Now placed my order with a reputable business

Date of experience: June 14, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Hi Beverley. We're very sorry you haven't received your order yet. Unfortunately, we don't have any record of receiving an email with the prescription authorization from your vet. However, we have just sent your veterinarian a new authorization form via email (keep in mind that there is a 14 hour time difference since we're located in the US). We'll ship the order by 1st class international mail as soon as we receive the prescription approval.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Florida
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I called Petmeds to order a prescription on Monday morning. I told the woman my dog had enough pills for 3 days and was told I would receive the meds within 1 day of shipment since I lived close to their warehouse. I was also told I would receive an email when they shipped. I never did. I called them back on Thurs to see what happened to my order since I don't have any meds left. Was told they are going out that day via next day delivery. I didn't receive them so I called again on Friday and was told they are in the process of shipping but wouldn't receive them until Monday. This woman said she would make a special order to ship out overnight for Saturday delivery. It is Sat evening and no meds. I called Petmeds again & was told there was no special order. My order was still showing Monday delivery. Meanwhile, my dog is out of her steroid pills. The discount cost is not worth the it. I will only buy through my vet from here on ifor her meds. This is the worst!

Date of experience: June 13, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Hi Deborah, and thanks for your feedback. We're very sorry you didn't receive your order when you expected it. We weren't able to ship your order until we received the prescription authorization back from the vet, which we did request several times. Your order was shipped as soon as the authorization was received, and we upgraded your shipping to FedEx Overnight at no cost to you so it would arrive more quickly. Unfortunately, it was not marked for Saturday delivery so it wasn't delivered until Monday, and we're so sorry for this.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Illinois
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I have tried other brands but they had other ingredients that over time made my dogs ill. This product has helped both of my dogs as they age; one is 13 the other 10. I recommend this to all of my friends with older dogs.

Date of experience: May 26, 2015
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over a year old

Hi Charles. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback, and for being part of our PetMeds family. We really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Still no refund
April 11, 2015

Two weeks later and still not received my refund. Called them twice. Product never shipped

Date of experience: April 8, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Medeana, thanks again your review. We would love to resolve this for you, but still need to get your order number or customer number so that we can look into the issue.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Reply to 1800petmeds:
I ordered before the cut off time on the 31st so I should've received my meds on the first. They DID NOT contact my vet until the next day. And they even said that to me on the phone the next day. And I had to be the one to make sure they sent the email to my vet and that didn't even happen for an additional 3hrs! I mean luckily my vet was quick to reply so I could even get my meds before the cutoff time on the 1st since as I said it took 3hrs for that email to go through.

Date of experience: April 2, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry you were disappointed in the shipping time. I see that you placed your order on 3/31 and our pharmacy requested and received your vet's prescription authorization on the same day, although it was past the shipping cutoff for that day. Your order shipped the next morning on 4/1 and was delivered on 4/2.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This is by far the easiest time I've had giving my dog a supplement. These things stink to high heaven, and my little Yorkie is in heaven when he hears me shake the bottle because he knows he's getting a treat. Over the last several weeks, I can see a definite improvement in his knees. His gait is better and more relaxed/loose.

Date of experience: March 27, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thanks so much for your feedback. We're happy the supplement is helping your Yorkie's knees!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Ohio
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Fenris Loves It
March 12, 2015

I bought these tablets for my 8 month old Great Dane, Fenris. He is a handful and growing very fast. If you know much about Great Danes you know how fast they grow. As he is my 2nd Great Dane I am concerned with his joint health also. I purchased these tablets as a preventative for joint health problems. I do have to say that Fenris absolutely loves them. I have even used them as a once a day treat to teach him to shake and sit. He looks forward to them every day. When I shake that bottle he knows what time it is.

Date of experience: March 9, 2015
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

So glad to hear Fenris enjoys the joint supplement. Thanks for sharing!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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On Friday morning I ordered some Tramadol for my dog Chaka-Tu. I talked to a representative at 1800 PetMeds, and they said they would fax my vet and ask for a prescription. When I didn't hear anything more, I called 1800 PetMeds on Sat. Morning and was told that a fax had been sent but no answer had been received. They said they would ask the Pharmacy section to send another fax.
Subsequently, I called my vet and they said no faxes had been received. After about an hour on the phone first with my vet, then with the 1800 representative, and finally with both at the same time, the issue was finally resolved; although I understand that my prescription will not be sent out until Monday. I complained to 1800 PetMeds and found there policy is to wait 24 hours before even sending a second fax unless the customer makes a follow up call. Apparently, they never try and initiate direct contact with the vet, or even with the customer making the order. In addition, the person taking the order at 1800 PetMeds is not the person contacting the vet. Perhaps some of the problem is poor communication between 1800 PetMeds order takers and their Pharmacy department. 1800 Pet Meds also said that since Tramadol is a controlled substance the required information such as driver liscense number was an issue. However, I had provided all of the necessary information to 1800 PetMeds initally when I placed the order, so I don't see how that was in issue. When 1800 PetMeds says they sent two faxes, and the vet says they received none, the customer is caught in the middle, and 1800 PetMeds simply didn't display the sense of urgency in solving the problem that I felt was necessary.

Date of experience: December 28, 2014
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback Douglas. We're very sorry for any confusion or delay in your order for Chaka-Tu. While your order is take by our customer care specialists, it is our pharmacy department that contacts your veterinarian to obtain the prescription authorization, by telephone or fax. We contact your vet the same day the order is placed, as long as the order is placed during business hours. Our goal is always to obtain the prescription approval as soon as possible so we can fill and ship your order right away.
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

Nevada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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This review is on AllVetmeds. Do no buy from these crooks. I ordered Percorten which is for Addisons disease, They charged me up front, (189.98) and I never received it. Many phone calls with just waiting on the line while no one answered. I e-mailed four times without an answer, finally someone did answer and said that I was going to be issued a refund, well that was just talk. I am still e-mailing them everyday about my money, and they still do not answer. THIS PLACE IS NO GOOD!

Date of experience: August 28, 2014
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Never a problem
July 21, 2014

Never a problem. Quick response and although my vet is a PITA about using online sites (she really makes it difficult for me to get a prescription), petmeds helps out as best they can and responds immediately once my vet finally concedes and sends me the script.

Date of experience: July 18, 2014
PetMeds® M. — PetMeds Rep
over a year old

Thanks so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it!
~ Abby, PetMeds Pro

From the business

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.


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Founded in 1996
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