For most of us, getting prescriptions only take a few steps: See a doctor, get a prescription, and fill it at the pharmacy - either retail or online. So, when it comes to getting prescriptions for dogs, what are the options?

The easiest and most common way to get prescription for an animal is to get it from your veterinarian. This works fine for something like antibiotics for infections, but what if your dog needs long term medications like arthritis medication, eye drops for glaucoma treatment, etc? By using an online pet pharmacy, you can often save money and trips to your vet’s office.

How Does Online Pet Pharmacy Work?
Ordering from online pet pharmacy is easy, just like ordering any pet supplies. Only difference is you will need a prescription from your veterinarian for the particular medication. There are usually four different ways to submit the prescription: mail the prescription; fax the prescription; have your veterinarian call the pharmacy; or have the pharmacy call your veterinarian.

Here are some money saving tips:

• Always compare prices of pet medications.
  
• Search online coupons for the merchant you are using.
  
• Most online pet pharmacies also sell non-prescription items as well. So you can add these items to your prescription order. You may qualify for multiple order discounts or any special offer they may have.