The Pet Apothecary
4.5 (209) 407 W Silver Spring Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53217, USAHours:
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
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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.
Reviews from Google
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
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
They dont understand customers need/urgency. My dogs prescription was sent on Sunday mid night, i called at 11am mon morning and left voice-mail. By 4 pm they called and said they will be able to fill by next day i.e Tuesday.
posted: 10/16/2023
Very nice staff. Prompt. The flavoring unfortunately didn’t appeal to my cat. Been going there many years. Lucky to have this service here.
posted: 11/01/2023
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