How to Buy Prescription Pet Medicine
For most people, the world is a hectic place and life moves with alarming speed. Finding time to take our pets to the veterinarian for routine checkups can be difficult, and finding more time to get pet prescriptions refilled every month or so is almost impossible. As long as you have a current, verifiable prescription, you can order your pet's medications online whenever it is convenient.
Instructions
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Obtain a written copy of the current prescription from your veterinarian. Be sure it clearly states the dosage requirements, and instructions for the proper care and treatment of your pet.
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Evaluate a number of online pet supply medication websites and calculate the cost of obtaining your pet's prescriptions. Then compare the totals to find the best value for your money. Do not forget to include the cost of having the prescriptions filled at your local veterinary clinic.
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Double check to ensure you have included shipping and handling costs in the price. Some companies might initially appear to be offering the medications at a reduced rate only to make up the difference in the final bill.
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Select the website you find most appealing and set up an online account with it. Most sites require your home address, shipping address, contact information and billing information. It will then ask for verification of the prescriptions. You will need to fax the original written prescriptions to the company, which will verify they are current and valid. Once the prescriptions have been validated, the order will be shipped.
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Check the contents of the package as soon as it arrives. Compare the original prescriptions with the delivery note to verify you have received the right products and that the medication is in the correct form and dosage.
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Read the product information sheet that is included with the medication before giving it to your pet. The insert will tell you how the medication works, the best way to administer the proper dose and what the possible side effects are.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the costs of buying online as opposed to buying from your veterinarian. Generally, buying online will turn out to be the cheaper option, but occasionally, you might find a better deal from your local clinic. Online pet medication websites generally include a toll-free phone number you can call if you have any questions regarding your order or the proper application and use of the given products.
Some online companies state they do not require prescriptions; they might say they have their own in-house system for writing prescriptions. There is a strong possibility these companies are working illegally or outside the confines of the law. You should check with the Better Business Bureau in the listed area to ensure the companies are registered and licensed to distribute prescription pet medications.
