THINK TWICE
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE PRESCRIPTION
MEDICATIONS FOR YOUR PET FROM AN UNKNOWN
Caution buying Pet Medicines on line...there are problems.
Confusion,
complaints drive certification for online pharmacies
Shades of Enron, Avoid the Questionable Business Tactics of Veterinary Internet Pharmacies
Internet prices are usually competitive, but shipping and
handling costs often offset any savings.
Class Action Law Suits Against PetMed Internet Pharmccy
PetMed Express settles law suite with State Boards of Examiners and Pharmacy
PetMed Express reports $94.5 million in revenue 2006
Many Internet products are packaged overseas, which can
complicate dosing in some cases. Instructions
aren't in English, and the Poison Control number is likely to
be incorrect.
The product may lie out of date or may not have been
stored
properly.
Clients aren't eligible for free dosages or rebates.
The product doesn't qualify for manufacturer guarantees.
The Veterinarian who writes the prescription has all
the
medical liability for any pharmaceutical complications.
Consumers now have to be concerned about counterfeit products bought unseen.
Internet Pharmacies Included In EPA Retailers Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Scams
Wouldn't you rather see revenues from purchased prescription
products directed to the facility that is responsible for the well being and
professional medical care of your pet, instead of some corporate internet
overnight enterprise having shareholders and profit at the center
of their concerns? Hilltop Animal Hospital answers the telephone
with a caring unrecorded voice. Try calling an internet pet med
retailer the next time you have a parasite question or medicine
dosing concern, or possible side effect reaction.
Support local veterinarians that serve you, the community, and your pet.
They deserve your support. Their well being is "well being" for your pet.