Buying Pet Medications Over the Internet
Our clinic does not
release prescriptions for internet purchases of medications
including heartworm preventative. The reason for this policy is
that these medications are not purchased from the manufacturer.
They are bought from overstock, salvage or from overseas, so
they are not guaranteed by the manufacturer.
These products may
have been frozen or stored at temperatures above the recommended
temperature. This affects the quality and effectiveness of the
product. Those coming from overseas may or may not have been
manufactured by the brand name. The bottom line is that you
really don’t know what you are getting.
The guarantee from the
manufacturers specifies that the product must be purchased from
a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has a reaction from the
use of any of these products, then the manufacturer will not be
willing to assist you; or provide you with any technical
support.
