| Thanks to modern technology consumers now have
the choice of buying medications for their pets
online. But is it safe? The FDA has often
warned consumers about buying prescription
medications online. The good news is buying
medication for your pets online is very safe.
When you buy pet medications online, you get
the same quality products from the same
manufacturer as the ones you would from your
vet's office. Online vet medicine providers
will not provide you with "knockoffs" that may
risk your pet's health. Rest assured you will
get the right medication for your beloved pet
as long as you order the correct dosage for
your pet's weight and/or age, etc.
How Can I Make Sure I Engage In A Legitimate
Transaction?
To make sure you buy legitimate medications,
first make sure you buy from a site that offers
a secure Internet connection. First, let us
give you a brief education on how to make sure
any site you are shopping on offers you
security for your transactions. You should see
a small gold padlock in the status bar of your
browser (usually on the bottom). If the gold
padlock is open the page is not encrypted. If
the gold padlock is closed that means the sight
has 128 bit encryption which means that it
offers the highest level of protection offered
for all your Internet communications, including
credit card use and other financial
transactions. It is important to note that the
only place the locked padlock is important is
on the page where you are entering your credit
card or bank information. It does not have to
appear on every page of the website.
What Are The Benefits
There are many benefits to buying pet
medications online. Many pet owners consider
their beloved animal their baby. Why would you
want to take your baby to an office full of
other sick babies if you don't have to? Most
vet waiting rooms are filled with sick animals
or nervous, anxious pets. Anyone who has ever
taken an animal to the vet understands the
stress of the car ride and going into the
facility itself is usually not a pleasant
experience for most pets. This environment can
cause your pet undue stress and anxiety.
Fortunately you can stay home with your pet and
order almost anything you need from your PC.
Most pet parents lead busy lives. It can
become burdensome making frequent trips back
and forth to the vet's office to fill
prescriptions. Fortunately online ordering
eliminates this hassle. You'll save valuable
time and money. And if you have more than one
pet (which most households do) you will save
even more money ordering products in bulk.
Other benefits include:
1. Order from the convenience of your home.
2. Order at a lower cost than you might get at
your veterinary office.
3. Get automatic refills set up.
4. Save money on medications you order
frequently.
5. Track your order online.
What do I need to tell my vet?
Buying flea and tick meds are pretty much a no
brainer and do not require an actual
prescription. However, buying things like
arthritis medications and pain relievers online
do require a prescription. Reputable websites
that sell medications will check with your
pet's veterinarian to ensure you have the
proper prescription -- which is a good thing!
You should always consult with your pet's
veterinarian before buying prescription pet
medications online. Why? Because it's the
right thing to do to ensure you are taking the
best possible care of your animal! Not doing
so could put your pet's health at risk.
Some veterinarians may express fears that your
pet's medication will not be filled correctly
if you order online. This is not the case.
You should simply explain to your vet that the
added convenience and cost savings makes online
ordering the best choice for your family. Most
vets would have a hard time arguing that cost
savings aren't worth it especially when you are
getting the exact same name brand products that
they offer at their offices - without the mark
up.
Most online pet medication vendors will fill
your pets prescription the same day you order
it. This means you can have your order shipped
overnight if you need to have the medication
right away.
What Information Will I Need?
To fill your pet's prescription online you will
need to have some information available
including your pet's weight, age, a copy of
your pet' prescription, your name, address and
method of payment handy. Many providers will
also ask for your veterinarian's address and
phone number. Keep in mind however that in
many cases you will not need a prescription for
instance if you are purchasing flea and tick
medications such as Advantage, Frontline, etc.
Most companies will contact your pet's
veterinarian to confirm that they have your
information correct. In some cases you may
have the choice of mailing in your pet's
prescription order.
In summary, if you are in the market for
quality pet products and medications online
pharmacies are definitely the way to go.
You'll save yourself a ton of time, money and
effort ordering your pets medicines online!
About the Author
Antigone Arthur is a successful writer providing informative articles on such topics as
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