1-800 Pet Meds

[Freedom]

I found this thread from 2002, as I was wondering about ordering from Pet Meds.

Does anyone have any recent experiences?

My vet told me something like . . . if you get a price from Pet Meds, have it faxed to us. If we can meet it we will call you. If we can't, we will order from them and you can get it from us for that price.

Granted, I'd still have to run over to the vet's office; but he will pick up any shipping and handling fees.

Any other sites folks suggest?

I need: dogs - Interceptor, and Frontline Plus; cats: Revolution.

Thanks anyone with recent experiences!

[lizbud]

I remember looking up the pricing for the 1-800 petmeds site and
at that time their price was about $5 less than my vet's price. I never followed through on ordering then, but also would like to here more current experiences with online ordering.These meds seem more expensive than ever.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dunno, folks ... I've asked our Doc Mike about these mail-order "bargins" ...
and he repeats the same cautions:

* If the price is only a couple dollars less, WHY bother?
* If the price is a LOT less - he'll guarantee it's not the "same stuff" as he sells!

Both Doc and the Staff Girls have had clients bring in the meds they've "mail-ordered" -
and the Packaging is NOT the same as the known Brand Name drug!
They showed a less than half price Heartgard Plus to the Factory Rep ...
He pointed out the many differences in the packaging graphics, then they looked
at the "chewies" ...
Not even a faint resemblance to the Real Thing!
"No WAY those things came from the Merial production line!" he said.

Doc has assured me the same things happens with the Flea & Tick meds ...
you only get the REAL Name Brand stuff if you PAY for it!

I've read of enough well documented cases of "knock-offs" being sold to make
me value the "extra cost" to buy from my Vet and KNOW the FurKids are really
getting what they need.

And that Same Doc Mike has NEVER had a problem telling me to go to Wally's World
and buy a generic, over-the-counter drug when he feels it's suitable!
And he's written scripts to have filled at WalMart when the plain ole Human drug
will work or be the same as the "high-priced Vet flavour" he has to sell is.

/s/ Phred

[Chica]

http://www.ryanspet.com/ryanspet/default.asp

I get my pet supplies from Ryanspet.com. They are much cheaper than the vet.

[Catlady711]

Where I work petmeds we generally beat petmeds prices by a few dollars and that's not counting petmeds s & h charge.

I dunno about everywhere, but in my area there is no prescription needed for Frontline. Around here some vets claim you have to have an appt. to get frontline rather than just pick some up, but that's alot of baloney, they're just trying to suck your money without reason. Although most vets do require that you are a client there at some point in the past.

As to the 'knock off' brands, there is ALOT of truth to that!! Just think of the recent Colgate recall!

I would never buy any drug (for my cats or my family) from an internet pharmacy regardless of the price difference (if any). When I buy from my local pharmacy/dr/vet I know the meds are authentic, stored properly, have proper instructions (as well as those dispensing it can help explain the dosages/application) AND they are backed with the full guarantee of the manufacturers. NONE of that can be said for any internet pharmacy.



Excerpt from the FDA's website...

If prices are dramatically lower than the competition, or if no prescription from your doctor is required. As a result, FDA strongly cautions consumers about purchasing drugs from any of these Web sites which may be involved in the distribution of counterfeit drugs and reiterates previous public warnings about buying prescription drugs online.


Other sources for info on internet sales of medicines.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2...380043448a.txt

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jun02/s020601a.asp

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/aug02/020815e.asp

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/may02/s020515f.asp

[king2005]

I might go this kind of route for Bear, as it'll save me over 10.00/100 pills!! FOr me 10.00 is a gret savings!
Shes on Hypothyroid meds at 0.8

[nancyweNW]

I order from PetMeds for my Border Collie Mix, Mickey. They've always been very pleasant to work with. When I told them what I was paying at the vets they came in quite a bit under that price. I have a year's prescription and just go on-line and reorder with a couple clicks.

Mickey's Mom

[Logan]

I was horrified at my 2002 response. I would never use the mail order thing again for any of my own pets, these days. My vet will not provide prescriptions for anything "online", either. He is so good to us that I will just rely on his generosity and pay full price to insure that the Frontline Plus (for our dogs), Revolution (for our cat), and heartworm meds come from him and no one else.

Logan

[IRescue452]

My vet charges $16 for a 6 months supply of heartguard for a 40 pound dog.

I had heard that frontline, advantage, and heartguard claim they do not offer their products for sale through 1800petmeds. The stuff is there, but the companies say they have nothing to do with it.

pet meds also offers a free dog bone or catnip with their orders. They ship it in the box free with the meds. I have heard of dogs smelling the treats and getting into the boxes when they box is left where the dog can get it. Its not in the best interest of any animal with a nose to send treats and medicine together. So when you get the box, make sure you open it right away and put the medicine where the pets can't get it rather than leaving it sit.