DrsFosterSmith / Doctors Foster and Smith
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I gotta say, I'm pretty bummed that Drs Foster and Smith ain't around no more. I don't know what happened, but I gotta give them props for being a company that really cared about their customers. And not just the two-legged kind, but the four-legged and feathered and scaled kind too! They went above and beyond to make sure that everyone was happy, even if it meant they didn't make a dime. That's some serious dedication, if you ask me.

I mean, think about it. How many companies out there are willing to put their customers first, no matter what? Not many, I'll tell you that much. But Drs Foster and Smith were different. They were all about making sure that every critter out there was healthy and happy, and that their owners were too. And they did it all with a smile on their face and a wag in their tail (or a chirp in their tweet, or a hiss in their purr, or whatever).

It's a shame that they're not around anymore, but I hope that wherever they are, they know how much they meant to all of us. They were more than just a company, they were a family. And even though they're gone, their legacy lives on. So here's to you, Drs Foster and Smith. You may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten.

I gotta say, I ain't never used Drs Foster & Smith for prescription meds, but I have used 'em for other pet supplies and let me tell ya, I'm pretty darn impressed. Their prices are the best I've seen and every dang thing I've bought has been top-notch quality. Their site is easy to navigate and the descriptions and reviews are super helpful. If ya got any questions about their stock, they'll get back to ya lickety-split. I've bought a few of their F&S brand items and they're just as good as the fancy-pants stuff but way cheaper. Shipping ain't too shabby either, sometimes it's even free, and it's always lightning-fast. I once got a huge ol' ex pen delivered to my door the very next day, and I didn't even have to pay for shipping. Honestly, this is the best dang online pet supply site I've ever come across.

Hey there, just wanted to share my experience with Drs Foster and Smith. I recently purchased some prescription medication for my furry friend and was shocked to see that the label had a different drug company's name on it. I did some digging and found out that this is actually illegal and the drug company I contacted confirmed that they do not do business with Drs Foster and Smith.

It turns out that what you're buying from them is considered 'grey market' products. They won't reveal the names of the companies that manufacture these products or where they are located. This means that they could be expired, stored improperly, or even made to look like the real thing.

I highly recommend talking to your vet about companies like Drs Foster and Smith. They offer no guarantee for their products because they are not legally from the companies they claim to be on the labels. It's important to make sure you're getting safe and effective medication for your pets.

Overall, I was really disappointed with my experience with Drs Foster and Smith. It's important to do your research and make sure you're buying from a reputable source. Don't take any chances with your furry friends' health!

They got some good prices, but sometimes it's better to pay a bit more to not have to deal with bad customer service. I ordered some stuff recently and half of it was out of stock even though it said they had it. They say they got a good return policy, but good luck with that. It takes a whole week to ship the stuff back and then they reserve two weeks to process the return. If you contact customer service, they'll blame you for everything even if you did everything right. So I had to pay to ship the stuff back which I wouldn't have ordered if they hadn't shipped an incomplete order in the first place.

I gotta tell ya, I messed up big time. I always go to my vet for my poodle's heart meds, but this time they said I could order online. So, I went to Dr. Foster & Smith's website and boy, was that a mistake. I'm still crying over what happened. You see, my poodle had a heart condition and only had four days of meds left. I ordered more from Dr. Foster & Smith, but they kept sending me emails saying they couldn't get my vet to approve them. It was a real mess and it ended up costing my dog her life. They finally emailed me on Monday, April 18th saying the meds were approved, but it was too late. I had to put my little dog to sleep on Friday, April 15th.

I don't think Dr. Foster & Smith is the right choice for pets with heart problems. I'm paying for my mistake now and so did my dog. I let my guard down and I blame myself for thinking that these folks cared about my dog's life. It's a real shame.

So, I was browsing through the internet and stumbled upon a sale on drsfostersmith.com for Roudybush high energy breeders food for birds. The sale listed 25 lbs for $13.49, which seemed like a great deal to me. However, when I tried to order it, the website said that it was not available until 8/27.

On 8/27, I called the customer service to place my order, but I was told that it wouldn't get there until 8/30. Nevertheless, they assured me that they would honor the price. So, I waited until 8/30 and called in to place my order. But to my surprise, they told me that they were not carrying the 25lb small size.

Instead, they offered me a 15% discount on the 25lb crumble size, which was not what they advertised. After speaking with a supervisor, they admitted that it was their fault and offered me a $10 credit. However, this still meant that my bill went from $27 to $102, which was a huge disappointment.

I have been a loyal customer of Doctors Foster and Smith for a long time, but this experience has left a bad taste in my mouth. I understand that mistakes happen, but it's important to honor the advertised prices and not mislead customers. Unfortunately, this will be my last order from them.

I really like Drs. Foster and Smith! I've been a faithful customer for more than a decade. Their products are top-notch and reasonably priced. Over the years, we've purchased a variety of items for our dog, including her slumber ball bed, elevated adjustable height dog feeder, plush stuffed toys, retractable leash, collars, sweaters and coats, treats, shampoos, over-the-counter medications, and prescription medication. It's so simple to place an order, and it always arrives quickly. They are fantastic when it comes to customer service, and it's so convenient to order prescription medication. I've discovered that I can get my dog's heartworm medicine for less money from Foster and Smith than I can at my own vet's office, so I've been purchasing it from them for years. I always enjoy shopping at Dr. Foster and Smith, and my dog is always ecstatic when a box arrives at our door because she believes she's receiving something fantastic from Foster and Smith. (One time, she could even smell that there were plush toys in the box, so she chewed the box open before I had a chance to open it.) We adore Dr. Foster and Smith!

So, I was trying to buy some stuff from Doctors Foster and Smith (drsfostersmith.com) on the late evening of July 3rd. But then I changed my mind and wanted to cancel the order. But guess what? There was no cancel order button to be found. So, I followed the instructions and sent a polite email to their support email asking them to cancel my order. But on July 4th (around noon), I received an email from them saying that they couldn't cancel the order because it was already shipped. What the heck? I contacted their chat support to ask for clarification because I knew that UPS doesn't ship on the 4th of July (holiday). But they just said "oh well UPS leaves trucks at our place and we fill them and your order is already on the truck". I mean, seriously? I could see that I was getting nowhere with them.

And then, just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, I received another email from them saying that my order was just packaged and being shipped via USPS. Now, I am certain that USPS does NOT leave a vehicle parked at their warehouse. So, I sent another cancel email within 15 minutes of placing the order. But they simply do not want to cancel it. I think they either think I will just keep it or they just can't be bothered to stop the order.

I am so disappointed with their service. I mean, it was my fault for changing my mind, but I have NEVER had this kind of service from the big retailer that starts with an "A". I will be returning the items even if I am forced to pay the $8 return shipping. And I will never order from them again. I will make sure to tell everyone I know about this terrible experience.

I've been using Drs. Foster and Smith for a couple of years now and I gotta say, their prices are pretty good. I usually only order from them once or twice a year for prescriptions or if they have a good deal going on. The products I've received have been good quality and as expected, but getting them can be a bit of a hassle.

If you mail in your prescription, there's no confirmation to let you know it was received and it takes a while (like 7-10 days) for them to process it. And then there's no notification of shipping either, so you're just left waiting for a couple of weeks wondering what's going on. Or you have to call and ask one of the reps, which can be a bit of a pain. But at least an actual person will answer when you call, so that's something.

I've had to call a couple of times to follow up on orders, and sometimes my order is delivered and sometimes it's cancelled without notice or reason. And if you ordered other items with your prescription order, but your script can't/hasn't been processed, they won't ship your other items separately. That can be a bit frustrating.

They also refuse to ship to my home address, which is weird because I've been successfully receiving mail and packages there for the last 32 years. They say it's not a real address, but I don't know what that means. It's a real address to me!

Anyway, I feel better ordering non-urgent items from them because eventually they do figure out the everyday orders. It's the prescriptions that can be a bit of trouble. But they are really only competitive when it comes to prescriptions. Otherwise, no one can beat Chewy.com for food, treats, etc.

My friend told me about this website called Doctors Foster and Smith (drsfostersmith.com) and I was super excited when I saw the prices. They were way cheaper than my local pet store and even my vet. So, I decided to order heartworm medication and flea meds for my dad's two golden retrievers and my great dane. I ordered a six month supply for each of them.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped. When I called my vet to ask them to hold on to the fax for two days because my dogs had an appointment for their heartworm check on Thursday, they decided to deny the script for the goldens. They shredded it because they weren't willing to wait the two days for my dogs' appointment, even though they weren't due for a heartworm check for another two weeks. I was really frustrated because Foster and Smith never informed me that the purchase was denied. I only found out when I went to my vet check, and even then, it was a hassle because no one seemed to know what I was talking about.

They did approve my Great Dane's script, but I paid extra to have it shipped within five business days. When I called on the fifth business day, I was told that it was actually five days after the script was approved, which meant that I would have to wait another 4-5 days to receive it. I was really disappointed because I had wasted money on shipping when I qualified for free shipping. My advice to you is to contact your vet before you spend a lot of money because they might deny your purchase and no one will contact you. You have to figure it out on your own.

Also, if you're shopping during one of their sales, make sure you buy everything you want in one shopping cart. I had my dad pay for his golden's heartworm meds and used the 10% off Memorial Day coupon. But when I went to make my own purchase, I couldn't use the coupon a second time. So, I ended up spending over $100 and my dad only saved 10%, which didn't matter in the long run when his script was denied.

Despite these issues, I still like this website. I just wish they would keep you in the loop and be upfront about the "5 day shipping" not starting when you purchase your items, but whenever your vet gets around to approving it. I recommend going with the free shipping because 9-10 days after purchase is not within "5 business days." It shouldn't even be an option for anything requiring your vet's approval.

I used to shop at Doctors Foster and Smith (drsfostersmith.com) for my cat's food and other supplies. It was a pretty good place to get what I needed. But lately, I've been having some issues with their shipping. It's been taking forever for my orders to arrive, and the tracking information isn't always accurate. Sometimes I wonder if my order will ever get here at all!

Because of this, I've started going to a pet store instead to buy my cat's food. It's just easier and more reliable that way. I don't have to worry about waiting for my order to arrive or dealing with any shipping issues.

Overall, I'm a little disappointed with my recent experiences at Doctors Foster and Smith. I used to really like shopping there, but the slow shipping has been a real problem for me. I hope they can improve this in the future so that I can start shopping there again. But for now, I'll stick with my local pet store.

So, I was on drsfostersmith.com and I ordered this thing that comes in two sizes. I wanted the more expensive one, so that's what I clicked on. But when it arrived, they sent me the cheaper one! I called customer service and they said they would make a note of it, but they didn't offer me a refund or anything. I mean, come on! If I'm paying for the more expensive one, I should get the more expensive one, right? It's not like I'm made of money or anything. I just want what I paid for. Overall, I'm pretty disappointed with my experience with Doctors Foster and Smith.

Drs. Foster and Smith is a pretty good website for all your pet care needs. They got some good information on there about how to take care of your furry friends. I found it really helpful when I was trying to figure out what kind of food to give my cat. They got a lot of different options and it was easy to find what I was looking for.

But I gotta say, I was a little disappointed with their selection of senior pet supplements. It was pretty slim pickings, if you know what I mean. I was hoping to find something that would help my old dog with his joint pain, but there wasn't much to choose from. I ended up finding a supplement called Neutricks on another website (www.neutricks.com) and it seems to be working pretty well for him.

Overall, I think Drs. Foster and Smith is a good resource for pet owners. They got a lot of useful information and a decent selection of products. But if you're looking for something specific, you might have to do a little more digging.

I've been buying stuff from Doctors Foster and Smith for a long time now. But recently, they started sending my orders in plastic bags instead of boxes. I mean, seriously? They're trying to save a few pennies by cutting corners like that? That's just plain bad customer service. I'm thinking of switching to one of their competitors.

I gotta say, I had a pretty frustrating experience with Doctors Foster and Smith. I called in an order and then 15 minutes later I realized I needed to make a change. I called back and the person on the phone said it was no problem. But the next day, I checked and saw that the change hadn't been made. I called back and was told that the item had already shipped. But get this - I checked the USPS tracking and it showed that the package wasn't picked up until 5 hours later! What's up with that?

I mean, come on, integrity is everything in an online company. And this one failed me. It's a bummer because I was really excited to try out some of their products, but now I'm not so sure. I hope they can get their act together and make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen again.

So, I had a mixed experience with Doctors Foster and Smith. When my first pet passed away, I had to return some merchandise that I had purchased from them. They charged me a lot for postage, but at least they accepted the merchandise back. However, when my second pet passed away recently, I tried to return some merchandise again, but this time they refused to take it back. I was really disappointed because I had spent $45 on the items and I didn't want them to go to waste.

To make matters worse, the customer service representative I spoke to was not very sympathetic. They didn't seem to care that I had just lost a beloved pet and that I was going through a difficult time. It was really frustrating and made me feel like they didn't value me as a customer.

On the other hand, I had a great experience with Chewy.com when I had to return some merchandise after my first pet passed away. They not only refunded me for the items, but they also asked me to donate them to a local animal shelter. It was a really kind gesture and it made me feel like they cared about me and my pets.

Overall, I think Doctors Foster and Smith could do better when it comes to customer service and compassion. While they did accept my return the first time, their lack of empathy the second time was disappointing. I would recommend Chewy.com instead, as they seem to be more customer-focused and caring.

I bought a lot of inverts from Doctors Foster and Smith (drsfostersmith.com) for my big marine tank, spending over 500 bucks. But when I got my order, they sent me a bag full of dead mexican turbo snails which caused an ammonia bomb that wiped out my whole aquarium. I had over 5000 dollars worth of fish, coral and inverts in there that were all stable for over 2 years.

I tried to get help from LiveAquaria (Doctors Foster and Smith), but they didn't do anything to fix the problem. I was really disappointed with their customer service.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend LiveAquaria to anyone. They messed up my order and didn't help me when I needed it.

I had a bad experience with Doctors Foster and Smith (drsfostersmith.com). They said in writing that it was okay for my shipping and billing addresses to not match before I placed my order. But they lied. They only shipped to my billing address and that was the only address they saw in their system. Even though my order history on their website showed my correct shipping address, the confirmation email they sent me only contained ads and no address. Luckily, UPS alerted me about this issue. But when I contacted the company to correct it, they refused to help me. Their representatives, including a supervisor, just blamed me for ordering online. This company is garbage. I wish I had read reviews before ordering from them.

I had a really bad experience with Doctors Foster and Smith. I sent in my prescription so I could order online, but it never showed up in my account. I called to find out what was going on and they told me they couldn't find it and that it didn't have a doctor's signature. After a lot of back and forth, they finally found the signature and I was able to place an order over the phone.

But then, my order was a week late! I had wanted to take advantage of a recent 30% off promotion, but when I went to my account, my prescription wasn't there. When I called to find out what was going on, they told me that online and phone orders are not on the same server. That's just ridiculous!

I don't think I'll ever trust Doctors Foster and Smith again. It's been a real nightmare dealing with them.

I recently purchased six cases of dog food from Doctors Foster and Smith (drsfostersmith.com). Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the way my order was packaged. The cans were poorly packaged and too many were placed in one box, causing the cans to arrive badly dented and the box to be destroyed due to the excessive weight. Many of the dents were near the seal, which concerned me as I did not want to risk feeding my dogs contaminated food.

I reached out to the vendor to request a refund, but they jerked me around and ultimately refused to refund my money. They claimed that cans with dents at the seal are fine to feed my dog, but I was not willing to take that risk. I have had similar issues with dented cans from other vendors like Amazon, but they always refunded me, especially when it was their poor packaging that caused the issue.

I provided the vendor with photos of the packaging and damaged product, but they still refused to refund my money. As a pet owner, I want to ensure that my dogs are receiving safe and healthy food, and I was disappointed with the lack of customer service from Doctors Foster and Smith.

Overall, I would not recommend purchasing from this vendor due to their poor packaging and lack of customer service. It is important to prioritize the health and safety of our furry friends, and I did not feel that this vendor shared that same priority.

Have a new puppy, pees on everything. Purchased pee stop and sprayed it around the house. after 45 seconds he peed on every spot I sprayed. Should be called pee start. Your bird suet is awful, they take a few pecks and never see them again. You need t o get responsible dealers! Not this imported [censor] who never saw a bird or puppy. Most o f your products are great.
Roy Javenkowski
Rhinelander wi. 54501
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I had a hard time trying to refund.
I ordered several items and I didn't like them at all when I received them for some reasons.
I was on the phone for about 2 hours waiting for someone to talk to me. But they only transferred me from one representative to another and in the end, I wasn't helped anyway.
I have never had an experience like that. I am very disappointed.

Don’t waste money on the website www.drfostersmith.com. I bought from them food for my dog, but the seller didn’t confirm the purchase. Money has been taken from my card, but the seller didn’t inform about the purchase and delivery. I patiently waited 14 days and cancelled the order, but when I checked the information on the website, it was stated that money was returned to the customer, but I haven’t received this sum back.

My friend advised me to visit the website www.drsfostersmith.com in order to save money on pets’ supplies and medicine. I ordered from them, but they provided completely different medicines and supplies. I sent it back, and the seller promised to provide new order within 4 days. After that period I didn’t receive my order and the seller stopped to communicate.Maybe someone has any idea how to track this seller and return money back, please contact me then or leave a comment. Thanks.

I received chicken treats for my dogs that stated on the package "made in China". I intentionally googled "True Chews" which are American made chicken treats. This company's product appears under this nomenclature (True chews + American made). Therefore, I thought the chicken treats were made in America. Nowhere on their web page under these chicken treats did this company state that they were made "in China". Last but not least, their site clearly states that they pay for returns. It was a hassle and an argument but I had this company email me a return label. These chicken treats were sent back in their original packaging under UPS Ground # 1Z E15 A65 [protected]. According to UPS, the package was returned and delivered. It has been more than 3 weeks and still no refund. This is ridiculous. I will never buy from this company again.

I ordered vaccines from Drs Foster & Smith, which required me to pay for 2nd day air. What I didn't know was the cat bed that I purchsed for $19.99, I was charged $17 shipping, since it was on the same order as the vaccines. Buyers beware! Foster & Smith advertise on their website $5.99 flat rate or free shipping. Take my advise & purchase from UPCO.com next time you need pet supplies! They charge $0 for shipping (including vaccines) if the order is over $85. Shame on Foster & Smith!

I ordered 6 feline vaccines from www.drsfostersmith.com and payed more than $30.00 for the delivery, expecting that for the amount thay were charging to send them to me the vaccines will arrive refrigerated, since this is a condition vaccines MUST be kept under, otherwise they don't work. Today I received them in a cardboard box, with 2 little bags of unfrozen gel and the vaccines were completely under room tamperature. I immediatelly called the customer service and they told me that the vaccines are fine. I assume that they believe that we are all ignorants and that we don't know about how delicate products vaccines are.
When I asked them about a solution they told me that I have to send the vaccines back to them and that they will send me "another" ones and that I have to pay for the delivery again, but that they will be sent under the same conditions, that they didn't have any special containers to send them in that will avoid the low temperature the vaccines need not to change.
I'm writting this to warn all the pet owners that are planning to buy vaccines from this store to think about it again, since the product (sent under that conditions) won't work, and the Foster and Smith store won't give you your money back. Thank you.

Just wanted to warn folks about imported rawhide that Foster & Smith are using. Although the rawhide page on their website states:
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"Drs. Foster & Smith goes to great lengths to ensure that our rawhide chews are the absolute best. Made from premium beef hide, produced in the U.S.A., our rawhide is created only by manufacturers we trust to adhere strictly to our approved manufacturing processes, and consistently live up to our high quality standards."
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when you call and ask them about their rawhide, they admit that it comes from China and Argentina.

I was shocked, because I've used them for over 20 years, and always thought of them as highly honest and ethical.

Jan Harris
Marysville, OH