Koala Health Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Looking at 81 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the remarkably easy ordering process, noting that high quality products arrive in wonderfully attractive packaging alongside thoughtful personalized notes and cute extra items. Consumers also deeply appreciate the exceptionally helpful and friendly customer support team members who always go above and beyond to provide assistance. However, some customers also noted that order delivery times can sometimes be quite delayed or lengthy when waiting for necessary pet medications. A few other people also felt that unexpected communication barriers or complicated prescription requirements caused truly frustrating setbacks during their purchasing journey.

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Delivery service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with delivery service regarding pet medication orders. While many... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is my very first time purchasing from Koala. I love that the product I needed was available and the discounted price was fantastic. The only issue i had was that it came one day later than expect... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I don’t remember how long I have used your services but it has gone wonderfully the complete time. The staff is always eager to help. Very understanding when trying to get in touch with our vet c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

While I don’t know the names of those who helped me, each representative was exceedingly helpful in helping me re-order the Advantage my pet needed even though we had a slight glitch. They stuck with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My dog’s medication cost was just too high as his vet only carried the brand name version. Luckily I found koala and was able to reduce the monthly cost of his medication by more than 1/3 the price by... See more


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  1. Veterinary Pharmacy

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Koala Health is a pet health company focused on simplifying the healthcare experience for pet parents. We make it easy to shop for your pet's medications and health related products on our e-commerce website and we dispense and ship those products right to your doorstep. Please ask about our custom Pouch Packaging!


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frustrating and Unreliable

I am beyond frustrated with this company. My dog has now been without his medication for 9 days because we trusted them.

The problems started with their auto-renewal/subscription system, which failed to accurately calculate the next shipment date. Unlike most subscription services, you can’t adjust the date online, so you're completely reliant on their staff to set it correctly. Unfortunately, the date was repeatedly set incorrectly over the past few months, and each time I had to call in to get it manually corrected.

Despite assurances that the issue was fixed last month, it wasn’t. Once again, I had to call, point out the mistake, and was told the order would be expedited. The order, supposedly shipped on 1/10 with a delivery date of 1/15, still hasn’t arrived as of 1/19.

On 1/17, I requested a transfer of the prescription to a different provider due to an upcoming holiday, and was met with resistance. After waiting on hold for 15 minutes, I received an unclear and confusing explanation about a “compounded version” of the medication (which wasn’t the prescription) and felt like they didn’t want to lose my business to another pharmacy.

Thankfully, I was able to reach my vet (who was closed Fri-Sun) and she quickly sent a new prescription to a new pharmacy, so my dog finally has his medication—just not from here.

Incompetent systems, unhelpful staff, and a total lack of customer care. I will not be using them again.

January 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT ORDER from this company

DO NOT ORDER from this company. Horrible company took a month to even send the order and got confirmation of prescription first day! Mistake after mistake and then said won't send the order unless buy additional product do not want or need and said no and sent it and charged me anyways just now! Scam crap company should be locked up!

December 11, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you order anything from this company…

If you order anything from this company you will be automatically enrolled in auto-renewal for that product. This of course is at the bottom of the last page, I think it is page 16. It is a total scam. I did not want auto-renewal and sure enough I just got a bill for shipment of meds I have no use for. Do not order from this company.

This verbiage is what is at the very bottom of the page. Buyers beware "Please note that any order placed through our website will automatically subscribe to an auto-refill subscription unless we are contacted directly to opt out."

November 24, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT ORDER from this company.

DO NOT ORDER from this company.
My order was shipped to the wrong address and they take no responsibility in this matter, rude CS and hung up on me.
Offered no solutions and they said I was on auto ship and I never signed up for that
service and asked to cancel.

November 20, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I email them on Friday and here we are…

I email them on Friday and here we are Tuesday and I have not heard from them, once again I tried to create an account but the stupid system would not let me, I tried placing an order all was fine until checkout then it just stopped working give me a break, no way to run a company.

November 19, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Can't cancel subscriptions online

Can't cancel subscriptions online

Delivery the first time was great. Then afterwards I went to check if it auto-enrolled in a subscription - couldn't see anything online. Then today (6 months later) I get an email that my new order was processing - apparently the website does not show you if you have an active subscription and you have to call or email to ask about it/cancel

To be fair the customer service line connected me pretty quickly to a human and they cancelled my subscription/order without issues. But it felt very misleading to not have it show on the website in the first place, they are apparently 'working on it'

November 18, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They lost my first prescription

They lost my first prescription. I had to get another orginal from the vet. Then they changed the price of my item IN THE CART by $50. They said I ordered the wrong one (no I didn't). Then it sat in Packing for 2 weeks. Now it says it's shipped (after I complained) but still not at USPS. NEVER AGAIN! It's been a month now since I placed order.

October 15, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Slooow service

My vet has “ partnered” with this pharmacy I placed an order for Rx worm meds for my cat Koala received the scrip and it was 9 days between their receipt and delivery of the med. this is NOT acceptable. If I need non critical meds ( flea treatment etc.)! I may use this pharmacy , but any critical meds (antibiotics, pain meds etc.) will be ordered elsewhere. My vet is obviously in a profit sharing “partnership” with this outfit and should be ashamed

October 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam. They will automatically enroll you in their auto ship on your first purchase without telling you through some fine print details and then won’t refund the medications you don’t even want because they’re “prescription”

October 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could put zero stars I would

If I could put zero stars I would - Terrible service - keep not delivering orders so that you call back and then use the excuse that "did you want a subscription?" or "is the amount you ordered correct?" TERRIBLE Service.
DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM. Have had order in for 30 days - no delivery yet.

October 22, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terribly slow and then order not fullfilled

I placed an order with this company on a Friday and made sure that my vet responded to their inquiries the following Monday to ensure that they had everything they needed from my end.

I saw online that meds ship within a couple of days, but they never did anything with my order. Finally 10 days after my initial order they reached out to tell me that they don't even have any of the medicine that my dog needs in stock.

They might be fine for some regular medications but DO NOT trust them for any emergent issues as they clearly didn't care that my dog needed her medicine.

October 14, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was taken in by the cheap prices and…

I was taken in by the cheap prices and believed the lie that they ship medications as soon as they get the vet approval. It has been 3 days since they received the order from my vet and I was just told it will take 2-4 more business days before it ships. They don't even offer priority shipping!!

October 4, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

Was great at first. Then they got a dumb representative told me the vet increased the dosage. He didn’t. I was just at the vet. She didn’t know what she was talking about. She canceled the order so I went somewhere else. They got the instructions wrong.

September 24, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I had seen these reviews first

I wish I had seen these reviews first. Placed my request on Sept 15th; vet approved on Sept 17th then nothing. I called on Friday for status update and they told me these would ship. Checked again today (Sept 23) and still nothing. I just cancelled my order today. Placed w/Costco.

September 23, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was very surprised to see a charge…

I was very surprised to see a charge for my pet prescription from Koala Health on my bank account since I had not placed an order for a refill! My bank provided me their phone number and I was able to cancel the order. Not sure what is going on. Be wary!

September 5, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Your delivery time is pitiful

Your delivery time is pitiful. When a customer orders a strong antibiotic it's not to just add it to his collection. It's because the pet has a serious infection which needs immediate treatment. Had I seen your very poor online reviews I certainly wouldn't have subjected my dog to another week of pain and discomfort. I'm going to find some time to learn which Massachusetts agency or Attorney General's office oversees your business and inform them of the shabby business you conduct

August 22, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Service!

my puppy has to have Zycortal suspension for her health due to Addison's disease. i ordered and emailed a copy of the rx and a week later then they wanted it mailed so I mailed it. The mail and Boston sucks. They did nothing to expedite it. They whined about something not being right which doesn't make any sense because I've had other pharmacies fill it without any problem, and it still has not been sent and she has to have her shot tomorrow. I would not recommend this group to anyone. I am in line with every other review that has been written and they whine about everything in Boston such as they can't lose their license. total BS.

July 15, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your time here. Use Chewy.

This place took forever to send us my dog’s medication. They made up something about how the vet’s directions weren’t clear. I called the vet who read off what they’d included in usage directions and I don’t know how much clearer they could’ve made it.

Customer service is AWFUL. The phone lines go to voicemail saying the place is closed long before their closing hours, they do not respond to emails. I will never use them again and closed my account. Use Chewy. They are streets ahead in every way.

May 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad business - Beware

When you order they put your prescription on auto ship and do not inform you of that in any way. You will get an email informing you of the order (which you probably will not read because you did not expect anything from them). if you look on the WEB site, they have nothing that allows you to view the prescription order properties (like auto ship). Scetchy business practices. Choose someone else to do business with. You will end up paying more for unwanted orders because they will not refund your money.

May 3, 2024
Unprompted review

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