Pharmacy
Generic Pet Drugs…Good or Bad for Your Pets?
Walk down any drug store aisle and you will see various store brand medications alongside the nationally known brand name products. These generic drugs are big business in human pharmacies and now some drug manufacturers have set their sights on a new market…generic medications for our pets. Should you be concerned about the safety or effectiveness of these drugs?
Read MoreQuestion and Answer on Generic Rimadyl
Our clients regularly ask us great questions regarding their pets. This was a question Dr. Denise answered via email in August of 2011 regarding the use of a generic carprofen (Rimadyl). Dr. Denise, Can you get me a prescription for the generic of Rimadyl? Spot currently takes Putney Carprofen Caplets, 75mg twice a day. Our…
Read MoreNew Research Alters Debate on Heartworm Preventative Resistance
The latest study on heartworm preventive resistance spotlights the most important factors in preventing this condition in the Ozarks.
Read MoreDo Generic Flea Products Meet Your Pet’s Needs?
For almost two decades, safe, effective flea medications from your veterinarian have helped pet owners battle these blood-sucking parasites. Now, several “generic” flea medications are flooding the market, showing up in big box stores and grocery stores across the country. Will these cheaper medications help more pets or do they have the potential for failure?
Read MoreOnline Pet Pharmacies – Saving Money or Risk to Your Pets?
Their ads promise to save you lots of money and even “a stressful trip to the veterinarian”. You are encouraged by slick video and professional announcers to purchase flea medications, pain relief drugs and even heartworm prevention all from the comfort of your living room and laptop computer. But, are online pet pharmacies really the best option for you or are there hidden dangers?
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