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cj125 07-15-2010 09:17 AM
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Wow - took the kids to the vet yesterday to get flea/tick and heartworm meds. After getting home and going over the bill I noticed that the flea & tick med (Frontline Plus - up to 22 pounds - 3 count) was $53.37 a box - and I got 2!!! wth? :eek:

I looked Frontline Plus up on a couple of sites and found one that said I didn't need a prescription but others said yes. :confused:

Most of the places were selling the exact same stuff for about $35

Where do you all buy yours?

And how much do you pay?

And do you have to have a Vet's prescription?

I'm just blown away. We don't have to use the heartworm or flea/tick meds out here so it's been over 13 yrs since I've had to get this stuff. I just can't believe how expensive it is.

btw - reason I didn't notice the price @ the vets was because I had Mia's routine office visit, her rabies shot, her fecal exam, both kids heartworm test, 2 boxes Iverhart Plus, and 2 boxes Frontline Plus... total $360.00

Yea - they ain't cheap! lol! :D

Nancy1999 07-15-2010 09:28 AM
I buy a years worth of Heart Guard Plus from the vet, and I know I pay more than if I were to buy them over the Internet. I do a lot of phone visits with my vet that he never charges for, so I don't mind giving him a few extra dollars. I only have Joey, so it's not big deal, but if I had more than one dog, I'd look for better prices. Some places will call your vet for a prescription, just make sure it's a U.S. company, and not a counterfeit product from another country.

The reason some companies will sell you without a prescription is that they say they have a vet online, but a real vet would insist that a heartworm test be given first. I wouldn't buy from company that would do it without a prescription; you just don't know the safety of the product. Lots of counterfeit products out there.

Ladymom 07-15-2010 09:30 AM
I get all my flea meds and supplements from Entirely Pets.

EntirelyPets Discount Pet meds Pet Supplies & Flea Medicine

If your vet really marks up heartworm medication, you can ask if he matches online prices. If not, have him fax a prescription to Entirely Pets, Drs. Foster & Smith or another reputable online pharmacy.

cj125 07-15-2010 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3200240)
I buy a years worth of Heart Guard Plus from the vet, and I know I pay more than if I were to buy them over the Internet. I do a lot of phone visits with my vet that he never charges for, so I don't mind giving him a few extra dollars. I only have Joey, so it's not big deal, but if I had more than one dog, I'd look for better prices. Some places will call your vet for a prescription, just make sure it's a U.S. company, and not a counterfeit product from another country.

The reason some companies will sell you without a prescription is that they say they have a vet online, but a real vet would insist that a heartworm test be given first. I wouldn't buy from company that would do it without a prescription; you just don't know the safety of the product. Lots of counterfeit products out there.
Thanks Nancy - I understand about you not minding the extra $

I haven't had to call them since Mia was little but I do take both of mine in regularly and spare no expense - we were also buying food there - but I'm a little upset about this pricing - it's like a 40% mark-up above the internet price. Gez, I'd really hate to see what they pay for it... probably $2.00 ;)

DamSweet 07-15-2010 09:41 AM
I paid $29.00 for the Iverheart - 6 month supply (came with a $3 off coupon - so $26.00) and my Frontline Plus was 99.90 for 6 viles and I got a free one...woohoo! I bought the heartworm and flea meds when I had Bridget spayed so I guess I didn't realize. By the time I was done with the spay and the meds she was my $100.00 a pound baby!
Bridget has LP and the vet wants her on Chondro Flex II. They sell it for $81.00 for 180 tablets. EntirelyPets has 250 tablets for $73.00. They tell me they know their meds are more but are guaranteed!!????
And the Chondro Flex II she's only suppose to take 1/4 tablet a day. The bottle will last 720 days....it will be outdated before it's gone!
Everyone told me I'd love a Yorkie....no one told me they'd be cheap!

cj125 07-15-2010 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 3200243)
I get all my flea meds and supplements from Entirely Pets.

EntirelyPets Discount Pet meds Pet Supplies & Flea Medicine

If your vet really marks up heartworm medication, you can ask if he matches online prices. If not, have him fax a prescription to Entirely Pets, Drs. Foster & Smith or another reputable online pharmacy.
Thanks Marj - I think that's what I'm going to do. I can't see giving them an extra $20 per box. That's just way out of line. I wouldn't bother with it if it was like $5 a box.

I guess from now on I'm going to have to question the cost of everything they try to sell me. I don't like doing that because I do support their business but I'd rather pay for the service they provide not the merchandise. :)

BonBon 07-15-2010 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 3200243)
I get all my flea meds and supplements from Entirely Pets.

EntirelyPets Discount Pet meds Pet Supplies & Flea Medicine

If your vet really marks up heartworm medication, you can ask if he matches online prices. If not, have him fax a prescription to Entirely Pets, Drs. Foster & Smith or another reputable online pharmacy.
:thumbup: I just ordered more Frontline from Entirely Pets yesterday. No prescription is required and it's cheaper than buying locally.

Nancy1999 07-15-2010 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by cj125 (Post 3200246)
Thanks Nancy - I understand about you not minding the extra $

I haven't had to call them since Mia was little but I do take both of mine in regularly and spare no expense - we were also buying food there - but I'm a little upset about this pricing - it's like a 40% mark-up above the internet price. Gez, I'd really hate to see what they pay for it... probably $2.00 ;)
They probably don't get as good as prices as the Internet stores, so the markup many not be as much as you think, Internet stores can buy in real bulk and so they get the best pricing. I know that many heart worm medications guarantee against the disease or will pay for treatment should your dog get it, as long as you can verify, that you bought the heartworm medication during the giving period, so this is also something to keep in mind should you buy the medicine elsewhere; save all receipts.

Nancy1999 07-15-2010 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BonBon (Post 3200256)
:thumbup: I just ordered more Frontline from Entirely Pets yesterday. No prescription is required and it's cheaper than buying locally.
Isn't Frontline just for flea and ticks, I don't think a prescription is needed for that, but heartworm medicine should not be given without a prescription with a test first done by the vet showing no signs of heartworms. :confused:

cj125 07-15-2010 10:01 AM
Yes, I know with the heartworm they need to be tested prior to even getting the meds - I'm ok with that :thumbup: and we had that done for both.

Yes Frontline is only for flea/ticks but I thought that I did see one place ask for a prescription - could be wrong tho.

You know I was just thinking... one box is for 3 treatments - once a month, right? Do I need to give this to them for more than a month if we're only going to be out of town for 10 days? Wouldn't one month's worth be ok? (Unlike the heartworm which they need to do for a couple of months afterwards)

Maybe I'll just take one box back and remember next time to buy it online - ahead of time.

cj125 07-15-2010 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DamSweet (Post 3200247)
I paid $29.00 for the Iverheart - 6 month supply (came with a $3 off coupon - so $26.00) and my Frontline Plus was 99.90 for 6 viles and I got a free one...woohoo! I bought the heartworm and flea meds when I had Bridget spayed so I guess I didn't realize. By the time I was done with the spay and the meds she was my $100.00 a pound baby!
Bridget has LP and the vet wants her on Chondro Flex II. They sell it for $81.00 for 180 tablets. EntirelyPets has 250 tablets for $73.00. They tell me they know their meds are more but are guaranteed!!????
And the Chondro Flex II she's only suppose to take 1/4 tablet a day. The bottle will last 720 days....it will be outdated before it's gone!
Everyone told me I'd love a Yorkie....no one told me they'd be cheap!
LOL! Yea it sounds like you paid the same amount, too. I guess I'm trying to pay so much attention to what the vet is saying that I don't question these things like I should - and will from now on. :D

cj125 07-15-2010 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BonBon (Post 3200256)
:thumbup: I just ordered more Frontline from Entirely Pets yesterday. No prescription is required and it's cheaper than buying locally.
I'll be curious to see how fast you get your shipment. :thumbup:

We're leaving in the beginning of Aug and I wanted to put it on them the week before so that I can make sure they don't have any kind of reaction to it. I don't want to be on the road and and have something happen.

BonBon 07-15-2010 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3200261)
Isn't Frontline just for flea and ticks, I don't think a prescription is needed for that, but heartworm medicine should not be given without a prescription with a test first done by the vet showing no signs of heartworms. :confused:
Yes, that's right. I buy the Frontline online, but I buy my Interceptor from my vet since heartworm medicine does require an RX while flea/tick prevention does not. I missed the part about heartworm meds in the original post, so I was addressing just her questions about Frontline.

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Originally Posted by cj125 (Post 3200275)
I'll be curious to see how fast you get your shipment. :thumbup:

We're leaving in the beginning of Aug and I wanted to put it on them the week before so that I can make sure they don't have any kind of reaction to it. I don't want to be on the road and and have something happen.
I placed my order yesterday morning and they shipped it out UPS yesterday afternoon. I just checked my shipment info with UPS and my order is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. The order was coming from CA to OK, so it may be quicker depending on where you live.

BonBon 07-15-2010 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cj125 (Post 3200271)
Yes, I know with the heartworm they need to be tested prior to even getting the meds - I'm ok with that :thumbup: and we had that done for both.

Yes Frontline is only for flea/ticks but I thought that I did see one place ask for a prescription - could be wrong tho.

You know I was just thinking... one box is for 3 treatments - once a month, right? Do I need to give this to them for more than a month if we're only going to be out of town for 10 days? Wouldn't one month's worth be ok? (Unlike the heartworm which they need to do for a couple of months afterwards)

Maybe I'll just take one box back and remember next time to buy it online - ahead of time.
Also, I only apply 1/2 of each applicator to each pup - per my vet's advice. Since each applicator will cover a dog up to 22 pounds, applying half will give most yorkies sufficient coverage.

Ladymom 07-15-2010 10:29 AM
I get my orders from Entirely Pets lightening fast. I just ordered Avantage for Lady Monday and got it Wednesday.

BonBon 07-15-2010 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 3200297)
I get my orders from Entirely Pets lightening fast. I just ordered Avantage for Lady Monday and got it Wednesday.
My past orders have arrived fast, too. I'm not in a rush for this so I don't mind the wait, but I did think it seemed like a longer delivery time than usual for them.

Ladymom 07-15-2010 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BonBon (Post 3200302)
My past orders have arrived fast, too. I'm not in a rush for this so I don't mind the wait, but I did think it seemed like a longer delivery time than usual for them.
I had a larger order about a month ago that took a little longer. I wondered if something was backordered or being sent from a different warehouse.

megooego 07-15-2010 11:25 AM
Wow, I will definitely be ordering my Frontline from Entirelypets.com from now on!

cj125 07-16-2010 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BonBon (Post 3200285)
Also, I only apply 1/2 of each applicator to each pup - per my vet's advice. Since each applicator will cover a dog up to 22 pounds, applying half will give most yorkies sufficient coverage.
See, I wondered about that. This vet (which isn't the one that I really like) made sure to tell me to use the WHOLE tube on each dog. :confused: :mad: Max is 12 pounds :eek: and even Mia gained weight to 7 pounds - I wonder if that makes a difference.

Also, do you think I need to put this on them for more than a month?

roseslevi 07-16-2010 06:19 AM
I use Petcare rx.com for my advantix and have been happy with them. They send me coupons all the time.

jacquelinebabco 07-16-2010 06:25 AM
I don't want to even think about how much I pay for a years worth of heartworn and flee and tick meds for 4 dogs (advantix and interceptor). I'll never be able to retire!

BonBon 07-16-2010 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cj125 (Post 3201076)
See, I wondered about that. This vet (which isn't the one that I really like) made sure to tell me to use the WHOLE tube on each dog. :confused: :mad: Max is 12 pounds :eek: and even Mia gained weight to 7 pounds - I wonder if that makes a difference.

Also, do you think I need to put this on them for more than a month?
No I think if you put it on them several days before you leave they should be covered during your trip and for a couple of weeks afterward, especially if you don't normally need to use it at all. Just one application should be plenty.

Wylie's Mom 07-16-2010 06:41 AM
CJ - I just wanted to reinforce what others are saying here - I love EntirelyPets :)! They are fast and have nice prices. Also, once they made a little mistake on my order so I called them - and their customer service is top-notch...which is really nice to know.

I get "free shipping" codes from them all the time, so that's a bonus as well.

kjc 07-16-2010 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jacquelinebabco (Post 3201097)
I don't want to even think about how much I pay for a years worth of heartworn and flee and tick meds for 4 dogs (advantix and interceptor). I'll never be able to retire!
I pay about $130.00 per year to treat 4 dogs and 3 cats for fleas, ticks, and Heartworm. My vet sells me the gargantuan size for 6 months (85-130 lbs). I think I can get almost 2 years out of it actually. Oh and I use Revolution, because it's one chemical, instead of 2 or more different chemicals as when using two separate products. With the money I save, I can afford to test for heartworms more frequently to be sure the product is working.

cj125 07-16-2010 07:02 AM
Thanks for all the suggestions on where to buy from. I will look into Entirely Pets - I think I have ordered from them before. :thumbup: Every little bit helps - especially when you have multiple dogs. :p

jacquelinebabco - I know what you mean about not being able to retire... that's why I giggle when I see these kids wanting Yorkies - not that all breeds don't need the vet care and grooming etc. but I think Yorkies, Maltese and Biewers tend to be a tad more expensive and I'm not talking clothes! :D

BonBon - good... if I only need one tube per dog then I can take back one box. That's $53 I can use on Max - he has to go in for his teeth cleaning & shots when we get back.




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