Updates related to COVID-19 and our online pharmacy

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Recently amid the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners have turned to buying their furry friends’ medication, food and more online.  Lakeside Animal Hospital has an online pharmacy that makes purchasing what your pet needs easy and convenient.  Support your local Broward County veterinarian in Plantation by visiting our online store today! 


How to contact us – digital may be the fastest way!

As the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to unfold, we’re experiencing unprecedented outreach to our online pharmacy’s support center.  We encourage you to  contact us  through Live Chat or email  – links to both can be found in the footer of our online pharmacy.

We’re in this together! Our online pharmacy remains open, providing you with:

  • Home Delivery  – the ability to place orders from home
  • Free Shipping  on most products
  • Special Deals and Offers

We’re here for you and your pets during this time of uncertainty.

Because of longer fulfillment times and the shipping carrier delays, please anticipate a shipping delay of up to 10 days for your pet’s orders.

Need something? Order ahead.

We encourage you to order essential medications and supplies early to account for potential shortages and delays.

After placing your order, you will receive an Order Confirmation email. And once your order ships, you will receive a Shipment Confirmation email. The details within these emails will help you confirm the accuracy of your order and the ability to track your shipment.

To visit our online pharmacy,  click here.



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