For most of us, pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. And just like people, pets sometimes need prescription medications to stay healthy, recover from illness, or manage chronic conditions. If your veterinarian has ever prescribed medication for your pet, you may have noticed a few of things: veterinarians sell you the meds that they prescribe; the meds can be quite expensive; you aren’t offered any options.
At Pace Pharmacy, we’ve launched VetMeds™, a new service designed to make getting your pet’s prescriptions more affordable, accessible, and easy. Here’s what every pet owner should know about prescription medications for animals.
Pets Need Prescriptions Too
Dogs, cats, and even smaller companions can develop conditions that require ongoing treatment. Things like flea and tick prevention, thyroid disorders, arthritis, or anxiety. Many of the medications they need are the same ones humans use, but often in different doses, forms, or flavours.
That’s where a veterinary prescription comes in. Your vet will decide the right medication and the right dose for your pet, based on species, size, and condition.
Not All Pharmacies Are the Same
Not every pharmacy is equipped to dispense veterinary prescriptions. Some medications simply aren’t available, others may require compounding (such as making a chew or flavoured liquid for a picky pet), and many pharmacies simply don’t have experience in handling animal prescriptions.
Pace Pharmacy’s VetMeds division was built to bridge that gap. We stock veterinary medications, and have specially trained Pharmacists providing the expertise needed to handle prescriptions specifically written for pets.
Safety and Quality Come First
When it comes to pets, precision matters. Giving too much—or too little—of a medication can be dangerous. That’s why veterinary prescriptions need to be dispensed by a pharmacy that understands the unique needs of animals.
Our pharmacists will work closely with veterinarians to ensure every prescription is appropriate, accurately filled, and easy to administer.
Convenience and Cost Savings
We know pet care can be expensive, and filling prescriptions shouldn’t add unnecessary stress. Through VetMeds, pet owners can get the exact same medications their veterinarians prescribe, often at a lower cost compared to veterinary clinics.
Best of all, prescriptions can be delivered right to your door, saving you time and hassle.
When Compounding is Needed
Some pets can’t take medications in standard forms. Maybe your dog refuses pills, or your cat needs a liquid medication that tastes like chicken instead of chemicals. In those cases, compounding comes into play.
Our compounding pharmacists can customize prescriptions into easy-to-give formats, whether that’s a flavoured suspension, a chewable treat, or a tiny capsule that’s easier for pets to swallow.
The Bottom Line
If your veterinarian wants to prescribe medication for your pet, you have options! With Pace Pharmacy’s VetMeds division, you can count on safe, reliable, and affordable access to the medications your pets need, backed by the same commitment to care Pace Pharmacy has been providing for every patient since 2010.
Because when it comes to family—whether they have two legs or four—we go the extra mile.
