Are Discount Pet Medications Safe? 2
The question as to whether or not discount pet medications are safe is a valid one. If your pet becomes ill, the vet will prescribe appropriate medication.
If the medication is too expensive, you have an opportunity to ask if there is a less expensive medication available that is just as effective and safe. It should be a medication that has very few side effects when administered over a long term.
Sometimes in our endeavor to help our pets when they are sick, we may think that by researching the various medications online and finding one that is not only appropriate but inexpensive; that we are saving money in vet bills and the more expensive medications the vet may prescribe.
The problem is that every pet is different; that medications prescribed by a vet depend on age, breed, and weight. Can we honestly make the same judgment on what type of medication is best for our pet based on price? Do we want to take the chance that the medication chosen is the correct one?
If we assume that discount pet medications are safe, then it would be perfectly fine to choose among the many online companies who offer these medications.
The question is whether or not we, as pet owners, are qualified to make such a diagnosis and administer the medication to our beloved pets. If, on the other hand, a vet recommends a discounted medication, then it is appropriate to do so.
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