Pet Pharmacy & Prescriptions in Grant Park, Atlanta, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Grant Park is a vet in Grant Park, Atlanta, that fills many prescriptions for dogs and cats right at the visit. When the vet prescribes an antibiotic, pain medicine, ear drops or monthly prevention, you can usually take it home the same day. The team shows you how to give it and what to watch for, and helps with refills after that.

Call (470) 256-0274 to ask about a refill.

Which medicines can I pick up at the clinic?

The vet can send many common medicines home with you, including:

• Antibiotics and antifungals for skin, ear, bladder and wound infections

• Pain and anti-inflammatory medicine made for pets, after surgery or for sore joints

• Anti-nausea and stomach medicine for vomiting and diarrhea

• Ear and eye drops and medicated shampoos

• Itch relief for allergies

• Heartworm, flea and tick prevention, see heartworm prevention

• Prescription diets, see prescription pet food

If a medicine isn't stocked at the clinic, the vet can often send the prescription to an outside pharmacy.

Why can't I give my pet human medicine?

Many common human drugs are toxic to dogs and cats, even in small amounts. Ibuprofen and naproxen can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage in dogs. Acetaminophen is severely toxic to cats, even one pill. Doses for pets are different, and some human products contain added ingredients, like xylitol, that are harmful to dogs. Always ask the vet before giving anything from your own cabinet, and keep pill bottles out of reach. If your pet swallows a human medicine, see pet poisoning treatment.

How do I refill my pet's prescription?

Call, or ask at your next visit. For most ongoing medicines, the vet needs to have examined your pet within the past year. That keeps the dose right as your pet ages or gains weight, and lets the vet check for side effects. Some long-term medicines, like those for thyroid or seizures, also need regular blood work to stay safe. Plan refills a few days before you run out, so there is time to approve and prepare them.

Tips for giving pills and liquids

• Pills for dogs: hide them in a small piece of soft food, then follow with a plain treat.

• Pills for cats: pill pockets work for some cats. For others, the team can show you a gentle way to give a pill by mouth, or ask whether a liquid or a treat-style version is available.

• Liquids: use the syringe that comes with the medicine, not a kitchen spoon, and aim for the cheek pouch.

• Ear drops: warm the bottle in your hand first, then massage the base of the ear.

Finish the full course of antibiotics, even when your pet seems better. Stop early, and the infection can return.

Storing medicine safely at home

Keep pet and human medicines in separate places, so no one grabs the wrong bottle in a hurry. Store them up high or in a closed cabinet, since dogs can chew through a plastic bottle in seconds. Some liquids need the fridge. Check dates every few months, and ask the team how to get rid of old or leftover medicine instead of saving it for next time. If more than one person gives doses, a simple chart on the fridge stops double doses.

Side effects to watch for

Mild stomach upset can happen with some medicines. Giving them with food often helps. Call the clinic if your pet stops eating, has repeated vomiting or diarrhea, seems unusually tired or develops a rash. Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet's face swells, they have trouble breathing or collapse after a dose. MedVet Atlanta on Century Circle NE takes emergencies without an appointment.

Clear costs and gentle visits

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Fear Free handling makes recheck visits and blood draws for long-term medicines easier. Refills can be picked up at The Beacon, close to Summerhill, South Atlanta and the rest of Grant Park.

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