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When we take our dog for walks in the neighborhood, we always get the question “what kind of dog is that?” She is the kind of dog that steals your covers at night, snores loud enough to wake the dead, and digs her little paws into your back all night long. She is the kind of dog that has barked at the mailman every day for nine years even though we assure her the man is simply dropping off the mail. She is the kind of dog that will steal your breakfast if you get up to refill your coffee, and takes a few sloppy licks from your kid’s ice cream cone when they turn their head. But more importantly, she is the kind of dog that is thrilled every time you walk through the door (even if you just step out to get the paper). She is the kind of dog that is more than just a dog, and when we have a sick pet, we’ll do anything to make her feel better because she is truly part of our family.
She also is the kind of dog that when we make Christmas cards, we do things like this:
While her full name is Sugar Ray, she is just Suggie to us. Even though she was our first “baby,” she has taken well to her role as big sister to our kids. When we brought our son home from the hospital almost five years ago, Suggie had the tiniest bit of gray on her muzzle.
Now she’s showing her age and the stress of raising kids with a pure white beard. Don’t worry Suggie, I feel the same way, but hopefully I don’t have nearly as many grays as you! Don’t let her age fool you. She still finds her way onto my side of the bed, into my purse for a snack, and will wreck anything a little too fragile. Adorable, yes. Graceful, no
After a few years of visiting the vet for normal check-ups, we found ourselves frequenting the veterinarians office because our girl started having seizures. I’ll be honest, I was scared. Really scared. Scared that my vivacious dog would never be the same. Scared that I wouldn’t be able to care for her the way she needed.
Our vet assured us that with daily medication, she would continue being the nightly bed hog we’ve grown to love and adore.
However, this also meant Suggie would be on medication like Phenobarbital for the rest of her life. She may be a member of our family, but she isn’t covered under our family prescription plan. Luckily after chatting with the pharmacist at Walgreens, I learned a few things about medication for dogs.
Did you know some medicines can be made with beef or chicken flavor ? Really, it’s true! Better tasting medicine aside, even though it’s the same medicine, you can save money on most of pet prescription at Walgreens. The pharmacist said the markups are higher at the vet’s office and there’s usually a dispensing fee. Since Suggie is taking mediation every day and needs regular refills, we’re saving money at Walgreens.
Last week I had to pick up medicine for my daughter and grabbed Suggie’s refill while I was there. With the Family Prescription Management, I can manage our entire family (including the four-legged one) online. Plus it cracks me up to see Suggie’s full name on her prescription bottles.
Added bonus to make my life a whole lot easier: Refill Reminders so I’ll never have to remember to refill her pills again! The Walgreens website is really easy to use, and by signing up as a Balance Rewards Member, we are saving even more money. I even downloaded the Walgreens app so I can take care of everyone’s prescription right from my phone!
So nothing is slowing Suggie down, and really, we wouldn’t want this crazy,old girl any other way. But she wants to know if you are going to finish that sandwich?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is a great option as opposed to having to go to the vet’s office and ending up having to pay double!
Lia Moore - Full Circle Eventi Design says
We did too! Wish I had know about this option! I am right around the corner from a Walgreens! Signing up today!
Rebekah says
I’m so glad you wrote about this. I had no idea Walgreens provided that service, and that’ll be perfect for when my old cat starts needing meds.
Jennifer B says
This is an awesome service that I never knew about for our doggie! Another reason why I love Walgreens!
Allyson says
I had no idea! I will definitely be telling my pet loving friends about this!
Jessica @EatSleepBe says
That last photo of your dog with the caption is so stinking cute! Sugar Ray looks like the perfect name for her.
Lisa says
I lvoe that I can get my dog’s prescriptions at Walgreens!
Lexie Lane says
Your dog is so cute and so sweet. Wallgreens just think of everything, don’t they? This is so fantastic. We would definitely use this!
lisa jones says
This Is Great I Never Knew Thank You Will Check It Out God Forbid My Kitty Get Ill!
Deanna Ritz says
Fantastic they you can get animal prescriptions from Walgreens! So much help for a busy family.
Debbie Denny says
I just heard about this. Adding Pets is really great.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I had NO IDEA that Walgreens catered to pets, this is awesome!
Helene Cohen Bludman says
I hope Walgreen’s carries my dog’ prescription. It would be a huge convenience to get it there.
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
Walgreens- who would of thought that for pet meds? Not me!
Maria Oller says
Wow and us driving 25 mins to get my cat monthly prescription, when we have a walgreens less than a block away.
Pam says
Our cat takes two medications, and both of them are human medications. We love that we can fill her prescriptions at Walgreens!
Jen V says
How convenient for pet owners to be able to get their prescriptions filled at Walgreens. I had no idea they did that.
Diane @ Philzendia says
This is such a great service that Walgreens is providing.
Trisha says
Wow, I had no idea that medicines could be made with beef or chicken flavor! That’s pretty amazing!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
This makes me wish I had a puppy…and a Walgreens! I hear nothing but good things about them.
Liz Mays says
Yet another reason to love Walgreens, for sure! The convenience of picking up pet meds there is undeniable.
Lois Alter Mark says
Those pictures are precious, and our pets are such a huge part of the family. Glad to hear that Walgreens fills pet prescriptions, too — that definitely makes life easier!
Taralyn says
I didn’t know that about Walgreens. That’s awesome!
Mandi says
Such a cutie!
We have a Walgreens just a few blocks away, so I’ll be seeing if they carry the medicine our oldest dog needs!
Amy Desrosiers says
I am so happy that I can fill my dog’s prescription at Walgreens!
StacieinAtlanta says
You have to take care of your pets, and if you can save a little money by filling their meds somewhere other than the vets office I’m all for it.
Dawn says
Poor dog with the red nose. 😉 Glad you can get meds at Walgreens!
Catherine L. says
What a great alternative for pet owners! I had no idea that Walgreens offered this service until today.
Mommy2jam says
This is such a great idea for those who have pets. Walgreens is sure the place to go for all your families needs.
Alicia says
What a cute dog! Thanks for sharing that pet prescriptions can be flavored…I didn’t know that! #client