Pet Meds

Pet medications can become increasingly costly, but there are some ways where you can explore to save money on pet meds. This is especially the case when it comes to pets meds that are used on a regular basis for maintenance purposes, such as flea and tick prevention medicine and heartworm prevention medicine. Before paying full retail price for your dog or cat's medication consider some money saving strategies. In this article you'll learn three top ways to cut costs. By implementing one or more of them you can keep more money in your wallet while taking good care of your pet.


One way to reduce your pets med cost is to buy generic. Just as humans have generic medications, pets do as well. Ask your veterinarian whether generic brand medication is available for your pet. If you are looking for something like a flea control product, you could even check local pet stores and discount department stores to see if their products are cheaper than what your vet has to offer. While these brands may be well known names and not generic, they are still probably going to cost less than what is available from the veterinarian's office.

The second strategy you can use to save money on pets meds is by using coupons. This applies not only to items of a medical nature purchased from stores, but also medicine purchased from the vet. Some of the major companies whose products are available through your vet have coupons that can be found online or are even sent in the mail to customers on the mailing list. Ask your veterinarian if they know how you can acquire coupons or money saving deals on the products your pet requires.

The third way you can often save money on pet meds is to buy online. The Internet is a fantastic source for bargains in every category including pet supplies and medications. There are companies like 1800PetMeds and Pet Care RX who offer deals and discounts on many commonly used pet medications. These companies and others like them will deliver the medication to your door, often for less than it would cost you to drive across town and buy it from the vet. Try searching for coupon codes before shopping online with any vendor, as this can reduce the price even more.





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Four legs or two, same pharmacy
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VetDepot„¢ Announces Top-Rated Pet Medications of 2011 - PR Web (press release)

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Kroger fills pet prescriptions - MSN Money

Kroger fills pet prescriptions
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Now, if her health issues flare up again, they can get Jeannie's meds from the local Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger chain of stores. After a successful pilot program last year, Kroger is now offering prescription medications for pets at all of its .

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Cold medications could poison your pets - CTV.ca (blog)

Cold medications could poison your pets
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The ASCPCA says medications used by humans during cold and flu season present some of the worst dangers to pets. Just one tablet of extra-strength acetaminophen, for example, could kill your cat. Cats are especially sensitive to acetaminophen (which is .

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PetFoodDirect.com Partners with 500friends to Provide Innovative Social Loyalty Rewards Program
Leading Online Retailer of Pet Food and Supplies to Use LoyaltyPlus„¢ to Integrate Social and Loyalty Marketing EffortsSan Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012 PetFoodDirect.com, a leading online retailer of pet food and supplies, announced the launch of its PFD Rewards Program, powered by the 500friends LoyaltyPlus„¢ social loyalty marketing platform. PFD Rewards will deliver virtual and ...




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