Pet Pharmacy & Prescriptions in Lakewood, Dallas, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lakewood is a vet in Lakewood, East Dallas, with an on-site pharmacy for its patients. When the vet prescribes medicine, many pets go home with it the same day, so you don't need a second stop on the way home.

The pharmacy is part of your pet's care here. It fills prescriptions for pets who are patients of the clinic.

Call (682) 339-7822 or book online.

What medicines can my pet get at Petfolk Lakewood?

Medicines the vet often prescribes include:

• Antibiotics for skin, ear, bladder and wound infections

• Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medicine made for pets

• Itch and allergy relief

• Stomach medicine for vomiting and diarrhea

• Ear drops and eye drops

• Dewormers

• Flea, tick and heartworm prevention

Many of these can go home with you at the end of the visit. If a medicine isn't on hand, the vet will tell you where and how to get it. Ask the team about refills for long-term medicine, too.

Why can't I just use leftover medicine or something from my cabinet?

Pets process drugs very differently from people. Some common human pain pills, like ibuprofen and naproxen, can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage in dogs, and acetaminophen can be toxic to cats. Even pet medicine left over from an old problem may be the wrong drug, the wrong dose or out of date. Call the clinic before giving anything.

How do I give my pet medicine?

The team will show you how before you leave, and you'll get written directions. A few tips that help:

1. Hide a pill in a small piece of soft food or a pill pocket, unless the vet says not to.

2. Give a "decoy" treat first, then the one with the pill, then another treat.

3. For liquid medicine, slip the syringe into the side of the mouth and go slowly.

4. For cats, ask whether a liquid, a chew or a compounded flavor is an option.

5. Set a phone alarm, and finish the full course even if your pet looks better.

Afterwards, I received both a detailed summary of the visit and a follow up phone call.

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Does my pet need a recheck before a refill?

For medicine your pet takes long term, yes, from time to time. A vet needs to see your pet regularly to keep prescribing. Some medicines, like those for thyroid, seizures or arthritis, also need blood work to make sure the dose is still right and safe. The team will tell you when your pet is due. See pet blood work and lab testing in Lakewood.

Questions to ask at pickup

• What is this medicine for, and how long should I give it?

• Does it go with food or on an empty stomach?

• What side effects should I watch for?

• What should I do if I miss a dose?

• When do we come back for a recheck?

Paying for medicine

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Medicine is added only after you agree, and the vet can talk through lower-cost options if price matters. The clinic gives detailed invoices you can send to your pet insurance.

Handling and safety

Fear Free handling continues at medicine time. The team can give the first dose at the clinic and show you gentle ways to give the rest at home.

A bad reaction to medicine

Most side effects are mild, like a soft stool or a sleepy day. Stop the medicine and call the clinic if your pet vomits more than once or won't eat. Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet's face swells, they have trouble breathing, collapse, or you think they ate a whole bottle. In Lower Greenville, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) at 4500 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206, is open 24 hours.

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