Can Petco flea/tick & heartworm meds match vet strength/quality?

This is true! I’ve heard of counterfeit flea medication being sold on websites like Amazon. PetCo will have the real stuff, so it’s safe to buy from them. I do think getting it from the vet is best, as they have the prescription treatments that are the best on the market. I hope this helps!

Petco carries a variety of flea and tick medication over the counter. You can only get a prescription product from a veterinarian if they have examined Bruno. Petco does offer vaccine clinics but you would need to check with the specific services individually. Here is a link: https://www.vetcoclinics.com/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Good question! In general it is best to purchase these medications from your veterinarian. When purchased through a veterinarian the company will most often guarantee the effectiveness. This is usually not the case with products bought online or over the counter. When sold through a veterinarian the company that manufactures the product will stand behind the product and often pay for medical treatment should the product not work for some reason. The veterinarian also knows how to properly store the product so that it does not get damaged or becomes ineffective. Finally, sometimes over the counter products or products sold online can be counterfeit or even dangerous to use. Your veterinarian also knows what particular products tend to be most effective for your location.

The Vetco vaccine clinics which are scheduled periodically at many Petco locations do offer heartworm tests. Below is a link to pricing information: https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The heartworm preventatives typically do require a prescription from your veterinarian which may require an exam initially if this is Annie's first time visiting her veterinarian. There are some over the counter flea preventatives such as Advantix and Advantage or Frontline. However, these may not work as well as prescription flea preventatives from a veterinarian. There are no over the counter heartworm preventatives- this does require a prescription with Annie's veterinarian. I hope this helps!

Yes, flea prevention is offered through VETCO clinics which is a mobile veterinary service that has weekend clinics inside local Petco stores. You can find out more information and look for clinics in you area on their website or call their customer service line. ( https://www.vetcoclinics.com/ ) ( https://www.vetcoclinics.com/customer-service/order-policy/ )

Hi there. Unfortunately, there are no heartworm preventatives that are available over-the-counter - by definition, these are prescription products. But, you can certainly choose to order them through an online pharmacy like 1-800-PetMeds or Chewy.com if you like, as these may be less expensive than purchasing through your vet's office. Your veterinarian should be able to give you a prescription to have filled at any pharmacy you choose, as long as your pet has had an exam within the past year. :)