Pet Pharmacy & Prescriptions in Mansfield, TX, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Mansfield is a vet in Mansfield, TX, with an on-site pharmacy for the dogs and cats it treats. When the vet prescribes antibiotics, pain medicine, ear drops or monthly prevention, you can usually take it home from the same visit. No second stop at a pharmacy on the way home with a sick pet in the car.

Call (817) 241-2355 for refills, or book online for a recheck.

What medicines can I get at the clinic?

The on-site pharmacy stocks many of the medicines the vet prescribes most often, such as:

• Antibiotics and antifungals for infections

• Pain and anti-inflammatory medicine made for pets

• Anti-nausea and stomach medicine

• Ear and eye drops

• Anti-itch and allergy medicine

• Monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevention

If a medicine isn't on hand, the team will tell you where to get it or how long an order will take. Ask before your visit if your pet takes something unusual.

Staff was also very informative about medication and follow up care.

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Why does my pet need an exam for a prescription?

It's Texas law. Under Texas Occupations Code 801.351, a vet-client-patient relationship can't be set up only by phone or online. The vet has to examine your pet before prescribing. Once that relationship exists, many refills can be handled with a call, though some medicines need a recheck or lab work first to stay safe.

How do refills work?

1. Call or message the team a few days before you run out.

2. The vet reviews the request. Some refills are approved right away. Others need a recheck or blood work, like long-term pain or thyroid medicine.

3. Pick up at the clinic once it's ready.

Plan ahead for holidays and weekends, and don't wait until the last pill. If your pet is new to Petfolk Mansfield, bring the current bottles to your first visit so the vet can see exact names and doses.

Can I fill my pet's prescription somewhere else?

Yes. You can ask for a written prescription to fill at another pharmacy. Never give your pet human medicine without asking the vet, even common pain relievers. Some human pills, like ibuprofen, are toxic to dogs and cats in small amounts.

Giving medicine without a fight

• Hide pills in a small piece of soft food your pet already likes, if the vet says it's okay with food.

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

• For cats, ask whether a liquid or a different form is available.

• Ask the team to show you how to give eye or ear drops before you leave.

Fear Free, gentle handling at the clinic includes showing you how to make medicine time easy at home.

Pricing and estimates

Medicine costs depend on the drug, your pet's weight and how long it's needed. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A sick exam at Petfolk Mansfield starts at $135, and a wellness exam starts at $99.

Old medicine at home

Don't flush leftover pills or toss them in the trash where pets or kids might find them. The DEA held its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct 24, 2026, and runs these events each spring and fall, so the next one is a good time to clear the cabinet.

Signs of a bad reaction

Mild sleepiness or a soft stool can happen with some medicines, so call if you're unsure. Facial swelling, hives, repeated vomiting or a pet who won't wake up fully needs a same-day call. If your pet collapses or struggles to breathe, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists at 301 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd. For a special diet the vet prescribed, see prescription pet food in Mansfield.

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