Pet Prescriptions in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, with an on-site pharmacy for its patients. When the vet prescribes medicine, your pet can usually go home with it the same visit, with the dose and schedule explained in plain words. No extra stop on the way home.

Book online, walk in, or call (689) 400-8901.

What medicines can my pet get at the clinic?

The on-site pharmacy covers many of the medicines vets prescribe most, such as:

• antibiotics for skin, ear and bladder infections

• pain relief and anti-inflammatory medicine

• itch and allergy relief

• stomach medicine for vomiting and diarrhea

• flea, tick and heartworm preventives

• eye and ear drops

• long-term medicine for conditions like arthritis

If a medicine is not on hand, the team can tell you where to fill it. Before you leave, the team goes over how much to give, how often, whether to give it with food, and what side effects to watch for. Write down the time of the first dose at home, so the schedule stays on track. The vet only prescribes after examining your pet, so the medicine fits your pet's weight, age and health.

We were in and out with medicine in 40 minutes.

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How do refills work?

For pets on long-term medicine, call the clinic or ask during a visit. Some refills need a recheck exam first. That is because the vet needs to see that the dose still fits and the medicine is not causing side effects. Some long-term medicines also need blood work every few months. See blood work and lab testing in Lake Mary.

Ask for a refill when you have about a week of doses left. That leaves time for a recheck if one is needed.

Can I fill my pet's prescription somewhere else?

Yes. You can ask for a written prescription to fill at another pharmacy. Some pet medicines are the same drugs people take, at a different dose, and some human pharmacies carry them. Never give your pet your own medicine or a leftover pet prescription without asking the vet. Common human pain relievers can be toxic to dogs and cats.

Plan medicine for storm season

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and Lake Mary families know a storm can close roads and shops for days. If your pet takes daily medicine, a little planning helps:

• Keep at least two weeks of medicine in your storm kit.

• Store it in a waterproof bag with a copy of the label and dosing directions.

• Add your pet's medical records and the clinic phone number.

• Refill early when a storm is in the forecast.

• If you evacuate, pack refrigerated medicine, such as insulin, in a small cooler.

Giving medicine without a fight

Pills hidden in a small treat or pill pocket often go down easiest. For cats, ask about liquids or chewable forms. The team can show you how to give a pill or ear drops before you leave. Fear Free handling is how the team works at every Petfolk clinic, and those tips carry over to home.

Costs and membership

A sick exam at Petfolk Lake Mary starts at $135, and a wellness exam starts at $99. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year and includes a 24/7 care team by chat, handy for medicine questions between visits.

If a medicine causes a bad reaction

Call the clinic if your pet vomits after a dose, stops eating or seems off. If your pet's face swells, they have trouble breathing, collapse, or you think they got too much medicine, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital right away. The nearest is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park. For poisoning help by phone, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply).

Where to pick up

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746, off I-4 with free parking. Call (689) 400-8901.

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