Dutch

3.2 123 Reviews

Dutch provides a telehealth platform for pets that delivers vet-prescribed medicine and treatments quickly and efficiently.

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3.2

Dutch earns polarized reviews: its tele-vet care proves effective and convenient for quick diagnoses, anxiety, allergies, and same‑day video appointments, but recurring complaints cite slow or failed pharmacy fulfillment, delayed or missing prescriptions even with paid expedited shipping, and clunky tech. Reviews indicate the brand can work—many pets improve with meds like Apoquel and antibiotics—yet inconsistent medication delivery, limited state prescribing, and occasional inattentive consultations undermine trust.

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  • I would strongly caution anyone against relying on Dutch for medications that your pet truly depends on. My dog’s allergy medication was lost in transit, leaving him without treatment for over a week. During that time, his condition worsened significantly—constant itching, chewing at his paws, and a spreading rash. I contacted Dutch multiple times, explained the situation, and repeatedly asked for help. What was most disappointing was the complete lack of urgency. I offered to pay for expedited shipping and requested escalation to a supervisor. Instead, I was told to wait for a standard replacement shipment or purchase another prescription myself, despite never receiving the original medication. Communication was poor, responses were slow, and no meaningful solution was offered. When the replacement was finally sent, it was shipped using standard delivery despite my repeated requests for expedited shipping due to my dog’s worsening condition. I understand that shipping issues happen. What I cannot understand is treating a lost prescription medication the same way you would treat any ordinary retail package. I entrusted Dutch with my dog’s health, and they treated it like a piece of clothing I did not receive in the mail. If your pet relies on timely medication, I would think carefully before using this service.

  • That’s just wrong, unethical, cruel, neglectful The vet video appointments are always very helpful but everything else horrible. Customer service is a nightmare- no follow up on my order issue, no update. You’d not able to reach anyone to get help- they just don't do it right. I’ve placed an order last Friday , paid for the rushed delivery so my cat feels better soon. Antibiotics and her prescriptions dry and wet food: she has a crystal in her urine and shouldn’t eat the regular food that caused it. Last night ( Monday) I’ve got the delivery to find out it was only her meds. No foods in this tiny plastic package!! Sadly I’ve got notifications my order was delivered- excuse me, where are my kitty foods?? Somehow someone messed up with my order and forgot to include the foods ( 19 pounds weight total) but the meds only.. I’ve made many attempts today to get it resolved but instead of help I’ve got the ignorance at least.. I cannot start her on the antibiotics because she has to have something in her stomach! My poor kitty has suffered and would continue to suffer for how long ? until they finally decide to ship her food. Another 5 - 7 days to to treat her infection and treat her urine crystals. THATS WRONG. TOO BAD. UNETHICAL. CRUEL. NEGLECTFUL.

  • The business model is promising in theory, but the execution has serious gaps that need to be addressed. Customers should be clearly informed that, even in urgent care situations, prescription medications may take up to a full week to arrive. I was told by both Customer Service and the website that standard shipping would take approximately four days and expedited shipping (an additional $20) would arrive within three days. I chose to pay extra for expedited service, but the timeline was not honored. During the wait, I ultimately had to take my cat to the emergency vet to obtain the necessary medication, defeating the purpose of using this service. As of today, it has been four days since ordering and the prescription still has not even shipped. The lack of transparency and the inability to meet stated delivery windows is unacceptable, especially when dealing with urgent medical needs. Clear expectations and accurate timelines are essential when pets’ health is at stake.

  • I have four cats, all of whom are included in a Dutch family-membership. So far I have only needed consultations about one cat, who has been sick with a feline herpesvirus flare-up that came after a surgery last November. The cat sneezed and snorted all day, bringing up a large quantity of mucous. The local vet insisted that all he needed was dosing with lysine, which we had tried and he hated and which had done no good whatsoever; she also discouraged the use of famciclovir, saying it had serious side effects and she would only prescribe it after a $500 herpes test. The Dutch vet, by comparison, ordered antibiotics and in a second consultation went forward with famciclovir and the more powerful azithromycin antibiotic to hopefully eliminate what was obviously a secondary bacterial infection. She indicated that, if my cat was still having recurrence of the bacterial infection after courses of azithromycin and famciclovir, he would need to be seen by a local vet to make sure he didn't have a nasal polyp that was causing the symptoms to recur after courses of medicine. She made it clear that she was not against the idea of bringing in a local vet for such examination. Meanwhile, she had examined my cat via my computer screen when I held him up close (this might have been more easily done using a phone). Subsequent to that last consultation, I have had occasion to message the Dutch veterinarian and to ask for help from their online support team; it only required minutes of waiting to receive such support. Having enrolled all four cats in an annual family membership, any of them can be seen by Dutch vets with an extremely short waiting time and without any additional cost for the consultations (only prescriptions or other products will be charged, and they don't mind outsourcing the medicines to other online pharmacies). I feel good about Dutch and intend to use them often, except for vaccines and the like which require hands-on care, or, sadly, euthanasia. I also might use Dutch vets to have my cats seen quickly, while waiting for an appointment with a local vet; or to provide a second opinion, if needed. It is a terrific service and very economical.

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Dutch provides a telehealth platform for pets that delivers vet-prescribed medicine and treatments quickly and efficiently.

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Dutch is the only pet telehealth company working with 100% licensed vets to support pets and their owners from vet visits to Rx delivery. Founded in 2021, Dutch is on a mission to create accessible pet care at a moment's notice. How Dutch Works: - Membership starts at as little as $11/month, - And includes unlimited vet visits and follow-ups for up to 5 pets! - Answer a few simple questions, pick a time, and get care from a licensed veterinarian at home. - Dutch’s 100% certified vets help you create a treatment plan rooted in the latest science, informed by specialists, and delivered straight to you (with free delivery!). - Dutch puts high-quality care at your fingertips, with vet professionals available 24/7