Why pay rip off prices for pet supplies! (petmeds.co.uk)

Member Name: honey000

Product:	petmeds.co.uk
Date:	21/08/09 (60 review reads)
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Advantages: Great value pet supplies - quick delivery

Disadvantages: None

I discovered this website after discovering that we had "unwanted company" in our house. My lovely furry cat Honey had succombed to fleas and I wanted to get some treatment.

I have bought Frontline from the vet before and paid £30 for 6, in supermarkets / pet stores I have paid £25 for 6 tubes and wanted to see if there are any cheaper options.

Accessing the site and rewards
I always do this via topcashback as they offer 10% cash back on that site - it has always tracked for me.

I have also linked my ipoints account to my petmeds account, so also get ipoints for transactions. To do this - you will be asked when you check out on Petmeds to log in to ipoints. It doesnt seem to stop you getting cash back too!

What is the site?
www.petmeds.co.uk is a site that was set up to undercut the prices that vets charge for drugs and other animal treatments, following a change in legislation which means that a vet now has to offer you a prescription instead of selling you the drugs.

It has now expanded and sells pet accessories and food as well as drugs.

Is it dodgy?
Why should you buy drugs on the internet? surely it is dodgy and you will get false drugs. Petmeds is licenced to sell drugs in the UK and was set up by pet owners with the aim of reducing costs. They support animal charities by reducing the cost of drugs and donating a % of profits to charities!

The site is very clear that it is only a dispensory and that you should go to the vet for advice. They will accept vets prescriptions so you can access discounted drugs!

What animals does this cover?
The full spectrum - cats, dogs, small animals, fish, horses, farm animals etc so you should be able to find everything! Their equine health section is particularly good value!

Site Design
The site is a simple blue and white one which is easy to navigate and clearly shows the categories.

How to order
By internet: As you would -pick your products that don't require a prescription and you can buy them.

How to buy prescribed items
If you want a prescribed item there is an A- Z of prescription products so you can be sure you will buy the correct one. You then get an order number, you have to write the order number on your prescription from the vet and post / email or fax it to petmeds. Then they will dispatch your items to you. There is even a prescription proforma that you can print off before you visit the vet and take to the vets with you to be filled in. By law the vet has to offer you a prescription rather than the drugs.

If you don't like to order by internet you can call up between 9 and 5 Monday to Friday and will be given the same prices.

Range of products and price
As you have probably guessed there is a great range of products and the price tends to be very low. I pay £17.93 for 6* frontline pippettes (compared to £30 in the vet or £25 in the supermarket) so significant savings!

Delivery
Food and other bulky items are sent by parcelforce and will be delivered within 24 hours.

All other items are sent first class royal mail - cost is currently £1.50 for orders less than £29 and free if the order is above this. This is subject to change though as I got free postage when spending £15 recently - so don't be put off!

Guarantee
The site guarantees all products will be genuine and in good condition - I have had no problems.

Other features
There is a great advice section on the site - although they make it clear that you should go to the vet if you are worried but there are lots of useful petcare tips!

Customer service
I have emailed them with a couple of questions and had quick, polite responses so would wholly recommend them!

Overall
Great value for money

Summary: Why go anywhere else?