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Does Petco provide pet prescriptions, or is it just for advice?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 43 lbs

Do you provide prescriptions for breeders and pet owners or is this service just for advice?

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 26th, 2018

Unfortunately, we cannot (legally and ethically) advise medication without having an established patient-doctor relationship. It is also dangerous for us to advise medication without examining the animal and fully understanding their condition and medical history. The only place to get a prescription is through a veterinary clinic. However, some vets may be comfortable writing prescriptions for well-established clients that they trust know the conditions they are treating for. This service is strictly for advice only. I hope that helps and all is well with Onna.

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