The Pet Apothecary

4.5 (209)

407 W Silver Spring Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53217, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2024

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at The Pet Apothecary

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating	Provider	Total Review
4.4	AKC	891
4.5	ASPCA	11,714
4.9	Embrace	16,675
4.9	Fetch	11,124
4.2	Figo	2,598
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	9,976
4.9	Lemonade	805
4.6	ManyPets	2,335
4.0	MetLife	626
4.8	Nationwide	21,404
4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.5	PetPartners	112
4.3	Pets Best	12,058
4.6	Pumpkin	1,425
4.6	Spot	6,848
4.9	Trupanion	67,964
4.8	Prudent Pet	125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

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Reviews from Google

Scott Jenson

My beloved cat was dying with sarcoma cancer. I'd been giving him gabapentin from a different pharmacy for pain and suffering. The click pens that I received from the other pharmacy were defective, and didn't dispense his medicine properly. My new vet recommended The Pet Apothecary, and I went there to pick up his prescription - this was a Thursday. I explained to the staff, and again the pharmacist, that I'd had problems with these click pens. He's dying and in pain, he likely won't live a week. And, with the weekend coming, I can't afford to have another click pen that's defective. The pharmacist asked if I had gotten the previous click pens from them. I said no, and the pharmacist assumed that everything would be fine. When I tried to explain again that these click pens don't work properly they looked curious, but were sure that everything would be fine. Sure enough, two days later, on Saturday, the pen doesn't dispense, and I can't get anybody on the phone at The Pet Apothecary. I will never know how much suffering he was exposed to at the end of his life - and I think about that every single day. About a week after he died, I called The Pet Apothecary and left a message that I would like to speak to somebody in a position of authority to make a complaint about the way that Tiger was treated by them. About a week later a staff member left me a voicemail. I didn't call them back because Tiger had died, it was too late to protect him, and I just couldn't talk about it any longer.

posted: 04/24/2024

Kim Zelko

Prescription received 1/9. Called to leave cc that day. No answer. Wednesday credit card given and paid for overnight shipping. No answer Thursday. Friday told it was on desk and should go out that day. No answer Saturday. Saturday needed to go to ER for meds I had been waiting on. Pd $330 but he was much worse than he should have been. Sunday night medications arrive. Today is at his vet Now we wait and hope he can be saved. Easily spending over $1000 to treat something that never should have gotten this bad. He may not survive. If you must order from them pick it up. Sugar glider Tooth abscess Needed enroflaxin and metacam.

posted: 01/15/2024