- A bill that would extend domestic abuse protections to pets has cleared the Minnesota Senate with wide support. http://tr.im/TLIq #
- USA Today Reader survey: On spring break, do your pets go along? (looks like 50% get to go along, so far) – http://tr.im/TLJ3 #
- reading 10 Amazing Ways Dogs Have Helped Advance Medicine – http://bit.ly/cX7eIZ #
- Watching a silly PSA about picking up dog poop – http://bit.ly/cNJOcZ – Who knew Beverly Hills had a famous dog poop sculpture? #
- Lovely Lilies and Curious Cats: A Dangerous Combination: http://bit.ly/8Yj3oY via @addthis #
- 5 Adorable Easter Pets ? http://bit.ly/acWnq0 #
- If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience. -Woodrow Wilson #quote #
Last updated: September 7, 2010
Originally published: April 2, 2010
Is online pet medication a reliable way to get treatment for your pets? With several pet medication products coming out, filtering through each of them can be quite difficult. However, with the influx of several online pet medications and the accessibility it offers pet owners, making those online purchases can be very easy. However, there are several things to consider before deciding to purchase your pet medicines online, since as we have mentioned, it can be done with just a click of the mouse. With the traditional way of having your pets treated, it can be a bit costly for most of us. Going to the veterinarian and having your pet examined will have varying charges on its own, apart from the actual medication prescribed. Then you will get prescription on which type of medicine your dog or cat specifically needs. However, it is important to purchase only from those websites that require prescription or else they are breaking the law. Therefore, it works just like any other pharmacy as you must have a prescribed medication for your pet. Unless they do that, you cannot be assured that they are sending you the right type of medicine to treat your pets’ condition.
It’s always best to get professional veterinary care to rule out other possibilities. A professional veterinarian will cost less and give you the peace of mind, compared to the future costs for mis-diagnosed treatments or using low-quality medicines.
I think on line pet med. are fine if as you say you have a prescription. As far as over the counter med. as long as there used as directed i think they are safe.