Jan 17 2010
Save Money On Your Dog’s Medications
For most of us, getting a prescribed medication only takes a few steps: See a doctor, get a prescription, and fill it at a pharmacy – either retail or online. So, when it comes to getting a medication for your dog, what are the options?
The easiest and most common way to get a prescription for your dog 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. 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.
How to save money on your dog’s medications:
* 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 (such as free shipping) they may have.
