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Online Pets Meds

Animal Radio
Do your research when it comes to online pet meds. Some experts say the sites are good and others are not.

You may always be looking for a good deal on pet medications, but you may be wary of ordering your pet meds online. Internet pet medication sites are growing and some are perfectly legitimate, but others are not. There are some great consumer buys on line, but you need to be careful where you buy from, because it may not be the right medication for your pet.

Making sure the site is a certified pharmacy is very important. Check what form your medication will come in. For instance, chewable tablets versus pills. In addition, your pet may not be able to wait for the medication to arrive. And remember, no one online knows your pet. One of the disadvantages of an online pharmacy is that you’re talking to a computer, there’s no personal contact. Another hitch could be that not all vets want to fax in prescriptions for online pharmacies. Those who do, say it works best for routine care.

Dr. Arthur Friedman, of the Hawthorne Animal Hospital, said the small markup he and most other veterinarians charge for filling prescriptions in their office pharmacies help keep the cost of regular appointments lower. Finally, experts said not to forget to add the cost of shipping when you do this comparison-shopping for pet medications online.