Pet Pharmacy and Prescriptions in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that prescribes and fills medicine for the dogs and cats it treats. Many pets leave the visit with their first doses in hand, so treatment starts the same day.

A prescription needs a current exam. The vet has to know your pet's weight, health and other medicines to choose a drug and a dose that are safe.

Call (770) 637-0032 or book online.

Which medicines can my pet go home with?

At the end of a visit, the vet may send your pet home with:

• Antibiotics for skin, ear, bladder or wound infections

• Pain and anti-inflammatory medicine made for dogs or cats

• Anti-itch and allergy medicine

• Anti-nausea and stomach medicine

• Heartworm, flea and tick prevention

• Dewormers

• Ear drops, eye drops and medicated shampoo

If a drug isn't on hand, the team explains how to get it filled. They can also help with ordering online; ask how it works for your pet's medicine. For special diets, see prescription pet food in Peachtree Corners.

While I paid a pretty penny for tests and medications, I don't feel like I was scammed by high price points.

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How do refills work at Petfolk Peachtree Corners?

Call a few days before the bottle runs out. The vet reviews your pet's record before approving a refill. Long-term medicines, like those for arthritis, thyroid disease or seizures, need regular rechecks, and some need blood work to make sure the liver and kidneys are handling the drug. Bringing the old bottle to each visit helps the team keep the record exact.

Can I give my pet a human medicine?

Not without asking a vet first. Ibuprofen, naproxen and acetaminophen can harm dogs and cats, even in small amounts, and acetaminophen is especially toxic to cats. Doses for pets depend on species and weight, so a safe amount for a large dog can hurt a small one. Never give one pet's leftover medicine to another.

Bring a full medicine list

At every visit, bring a list or photos of everything your pet takes: prescriptions, supplements, joint chews, calming treats and flea products from the store. Some combine badly. Fish oil and some pain medicines can both affect bleeding, for example, and some supplements change lab results. The vet can only check for clashes if the list is complete. Chewable pet medicines taste good on purpose, so keep the bottle where your dog can't get the whole thing.

Pill tricks that work

Most pet parents find a method that sticks after a few tries:

1. Wrap the pill in a soft treat or pill pocket. Give a plain treat first and another right after.

2. For cats, ask whether a liquid, a chew or a flavored form is an option.

3. If you have to pill by hand, tilt the head back, place the pill at the back of the tongue, and hold the mouth closed for a moment.

4. Follow with a little water or food, so the pill doesn't stick.

5. Don't crush or split a pill unless the label or the vet says it's fine.

Ask the team to show you before you leave. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and they can give the first dose at the visit.

Medicine costs

The cost depends on the drug, your pet's size and how long the course lasts. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. The clinic accepts CareCredit and gives detailed invoices for pet insurance claims.

After the first dose

Mild stomach upset can happen with some medicines, and giving them with food often helps. Stop and call the clinic for repeated vomiting, diarrhea, a rash, or a pet who won't eat. Face swelling, hives with trouble breathing, or collapse after a new medicine needs a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Pick up or refill

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, near Peachtree Corners Town Center. Call (770) 637-0032 to request a refill.

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