Online buying of heartworm preventative ok? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

HisNameIsHarley · 02-14-2006, 05:49 PM

Is buying heartworm preventative offline ok? I know it's a bad idea to purchase it from stores like walmart bc they can sit back in storage for goodness knows how long and can go bad and lose their potency. But I was wondering if ordering off a website like 1-800-pet-meds is ok? Will the meds be up to date? I'm only wondering bc I can save sooo much money by ordering offline instead of buying from my vet. But I will choose the vet if it's more reliable even if it is more expensive.

dyan122 · 02-14-2006, 07:58 PM

i'm not sure about 1 800 pet meds b/c i have never ordered from there. But i buy the heartworm pills from the humane society for a lot cheaper. I'm not sure if all humane society's sell them but i think the ones with the clinic service do selll them. I get mine from Houston Humane Society.

dinek · 03-04-2006, 02:30 PM

My vet gave me the prescription which I was able to FAX to entirelypets.com Their meds always have reasonable expiration dates. (I ordered a 12-month supply of Heartgard Plus.) The order arrived in a couple of days. I also ordered Frontline from them.

My vet told me his prices are always higher than ordering online. He encouraged me to order from wherever I could get the best price. After all, he knows I'll be back to visit for our regular Dr. appointments.

BTW, If you sign up, you can get their regular emails with notification about special prices/coupons.

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LuvMyYorkies · 03-04-2006, 03:32 PM

I have used 1-800-petmeds and have been very pleased. Because I have so many Yorkies, I have to look at the most reasonable. I have also used entirelypets.com and have found them to be great also. Also, one of my vets wants to charge me $12.00 to give me a written prescription so I can order online, which burns me up. But, I believe that because of the large volume of folks ordering online, you don't need to worry about the medicine being outdated.

Thorsmomma · 03-04-2006, 03:35 PM

I think I have gotten meds from pet shed.com and it has always been much cheaper and seemed to have done the job.

AmyZinNC · 03-04-2006, 04:02 PM

I guess it depends on the vet and med and such too...I just got Daisy 6 months worth of Interceptor from the vet for $19..thought that was pretty cheap!

red98vett · 03-04-2006, 04:15 PM

I've ordered both from my vet and Pet Meds....it's way cheaper online...but to be safe.... I went back to getting mine at the vet ....I have really no idea why

I probably should go back to ordering online as I think the medication is as safe as what the vet sells.

whispersmom2 · 03-04-2006, 05:53 PM

I use pharmaceutical quality Ivermectin...When it comes from the company, it comes with a recipe for mixing it in solution and the dosage is included.. I have done this for several years. It is made for injection but is also effective when given orally. I give 70 mcg of Ivermectin every 30 days..the amt in Heartgard is 68mcg so I am very close to that dosage..

YorkieRose · 03-04-2006, 05:56 PM

No vet prescription is needed when you order from Petshed...

troubletb · 03-04-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

No vet prescription is needed when you order from Petshed...

Thats where I get mine from !!

Bella0722 · 03-04-2006, 06:54 PM

What is the website for Petshed? Is it www.petshed?

Bella0722 · 03-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Sorry! Just read Thorsmomma which includes the website

snickers mom · 03-05-2006, 06:52 AM

i get mine from my vet... $4 a month and i can just pick it up
i dont know if that is expensive or not but they have it on hand at the vet office... and i feel safer getting it from them seeing they are constantly turning stock w/all the dogs coming in so it (should) always be a current exp date...

Daisy23 · 03-06-2006, 09:58 AM

i was wondering this as well. I need to order Frontline. to get to my vet at lunch it's a hassle.

rrosenberry · 03-06-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Daisy23

i was wondering this as well. I need to order Frontline. to get to my vet at lunch it's a hassle.

I order flea meds, from www.fleaclub.com good prices,and I've had no problems at all , ever. They do not carry heartworm meds.

02-14-2006, 05:49 PM	#1
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,119	Online buying of heartworm preventative ok? Is buying heartworm preventative offline ok? I know it's a bad idea to purchase it from stores like walmart bc they can sit back in storage for goodness knows how long and can go bad and lose their potency. But I was wondering if ordering off a website like 1-800-pet-meds is ok? Will the meds be up to date? I'm only wondering bc I can save sooo much money by ordering offline instead of buying from my vet. But I will choose the vet if it's more reliable even if it is more expensive. __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

03-04-2006, 02:30 PM	#3
dinek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY Posts: 208	My vet gave me the prescription which I was able to FAX to entirelypets.com Their meds always have reasonable expiration dates. (I ordered a 12-month supply of Heartgard Plus.) The order arrived in a couple of days. I also ordered Frontline from them. My vet told me his prices are always higher than ordering online. He encouraged me to order from wherever I could get the best price. After all, he knows I'll be back to visit for our regular Dr. appointments. BTW, If you sign up, you can get their regular emails with notification about special prices/coupons. Here's the info about March discounts from the email: Use the coupon code FLEAFREE and enjoy $3.00 off any purchase of $45 or more* Combine that with our FREE SHIPPING over $100.00. Use the coupon code FLEAFREE5 and enjoy $5.00 off any purchase of $150 or more* FREE Shipping! Use the coupon code FREEJT5 for $5.00 off and FREE Joint Treats on orders over $250 FREE Shipping! Last edited by dinek; 03-04-2006 at 02:31 PM. Reason: something to add

03-04-2006, 03:32 PM	#4
LuvMyYorkies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 83	I have used 1-800-petmeds and have been very pleased. Because I have so many Yorkies, I have to look at the most reasonable. I have also used entirelypets.com and have found them to be great also. Also, one of my vets wants to charge me $12.00 to give me a written prescription so I can order online, which burns me up. But, I believe that because of the large volume of folks ordering online, you don't need to worry about the medicine being outdated. __________________ Helen and her Yorkies

03-04-2006, 03:35 PM	#5
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	I think I have gotten meds from pet shed.com and it has always been much cheaper and seemed to have done the job. __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

03-04-2006, 04:02 PM	#6
AmyZinNC Lazy Daisy's Mama Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North of Raleigh, NC Posts: 801	I guess it depends on the vet and med and such too...I just got Daisy 6 months worth of Interceptor from the vet for $19..thought that was pretty cheap! __________________ Kisses from Lazy Daisy & Amy

02-14-2006, 07:58 PM	#2
dyan122 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: HOuston Posts: 32	i'm not sure about 1 800 pet meds b/c i have never ordered from there. But i buy the heartworm pills from the humane society for a lot cheaper. I'm not sure if all humane society's sell them but i think the ones with the clinic service do selll them. I get mine from Houston Humane Society.

03-04-2006, 04:15 PM	#7
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I've ordered both from my vet and Pet Meds....it's way cheaper online...but to be safe.... I went back to getting mine at the vet ....I have really no idea why I probably should go back to ordering online as I think the medication is as safe as what the vet sells. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

03-04-2006, 05:53 PM	#8
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I use pharmaceutical quality Ivermectin...When it comes from the company, it comes with a recipe for mixing it in solution and the dosage is included.. I have done this for several years. It is made for injection but is also effective when given orally. I give 70 mcg of Ivermectin every 30 days..the amt in Heartgard is 68mcg so I am very close to that dosage..

03-04-2006, 05:56 PM	#9
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	meds No vet prescription is needed when you order from Petshed...

03-04-2006, 06:54 PM	#11
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	What is the website for Petshed? Is it www.petshed? __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

03-04-2006, 06:56 PM	#12
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	Sorry! Just read Thorsmomma which includes the website __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

03-05-2006, 06:52 AM	#13
snickers mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 687	i get mine from my vet... $4 a month and i can just pick it up i dont know if that is expensive or not but they have it on hand at the vet office... and i feel safer getting it from them seeing they are constantly turning stock w/all the dogs coming in so it (should) always be a current exp date...

03-06-2006, 09:58 AM	#14
Daisy23 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaLa Land Posts: 967	i was wondering this as well. I need to order Frontline. to get to my vet at lunch it's a hassle.