Just as we get older and need more medical attention, so do our pets. I’ve had dogs my whole life, and I always went to the local vet to get their needed prescriptions, especially monthly flea and tick meds. But these days, my busy schedule often makes that impossible, and I really rely on having just about everything delivered.
My dog, Kaila, has some ongoing medical concerns that require medication, so I’m comparing three popular online pet meds retailers, Koala Health, Chewy, and PetMeds to see which one is the best fit for our pup.
Let’s see how they rank:
For the best customer service experience… Koala Health
Kaila is technically my stepdog, as she was my wife’s pet before we met. Over the years, Kaila and I became best buds, and I can’t imagine my life without her. When there’s even a hair out of place, or she doesn’t seem like she’s having the best day, I get concerned.
Recently, we had to take Kaila in for surgery, and she needed to take post-surgery medications as part of her recovery. These are meds I can barely pronounce, much less understand their application.
Koala’s customer service helped me every step of the way. The ordering process was super easy: all I had to do was provide the name of my vet, and they organized everything perfectly. It put our minds at ease that we had such a wonderful company we could depend on to help us when Kaila needed it most.
For a pet that isn’t a dog or a cat… Chewy or PetMeds
PetMeds has dog, cat, and horse medication, so they are a great resource for your equine friends. Chewy goes a step further: their pharmacy covers all kinds of farm animals, along with cats, dogs, birds, and even reptiles. So if you have a menagerie, Chewy is probably the best bet for your non-traditional pet.
But dogs and cats? Koala can’t be beat.
For that personal, concierge touch… Koala Health
Koala Health’s box arrived with Kaila’s name (first, middle, and last! 🐶) on the label. Inside the box was all of her medications, a fun bandana, and a handwritten message.
Each medication was individually wrapped with her full name, the name of the medication, and individual dosage instructions. They even included the time, date, and name of the caregiver who would be administering the dose for each medication, which is super useful for our often conflicting schedules.
Koala has professional vets on staff if you have any questions, but more importantly, they work with your vet to get the most important safety information correct every time.
For free shipping on any size order… Koala Health
If you’re like me, you’d rather eat cardboard than not have the money for your beloved dog or cat, but with costs rising all around us (thanks, inflation), sticking to a budget is harder than ever.
Koala Health always ships free for any size order–a huge win for the cost conscious among us. And if you’re in the middle of a furbaby emergency, don’t worry: Koala Health upgrades all first time orders to expedited shipping at no extra charge.
To get free shipping with Chewy or PetMeds, you need to spend $49 or more.
Koala Health for the win!
We’re all wildly busy today—hell, we’re too busy to be busy—and getting to the vet to pick up meds is harder than ever.
Our dogs and cats shouldn’t have to suffer for that, and the convenience, personalized care experience, and ease of getting prescriptions filled put Koala Health at the top of my pet care websites.
If your pet is in need of some extra care, give Koala Health a try!
