As devoted and loving pet owners, we try to provide our furry companions with whatever they need to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, pet owners sometimes have to stretch tight budgets to come up with the funds necessary to cover pet medication costs. These medications are oftentimes essential to your sweet pup or kitty’s health; combatting serious illnesses, controlling pain or protecting from dangerous heartworms or itchy fleas. Luckily, there are a few things pet parents can do to keep the expense of pet medication down without compromising the health and safety of your four-legged best friends.
?Prevention: Taking good care of your pets can reduce the chances they will acquire a serious illness that requires expensive treatment and medications. For example, an overweight pet is more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and a host of other health problems- all of which can be costly for owners. So, feed your pet a healthy food, make sure they get plenty of exercise and don?t skip the yearly vet check-up to make sure your pet stays in good health.
?Go Generic: Just as with human medications, some pet meds are available in generic form. Talk to your pet’s veterinarian about whether or not there’s a generic for the medication they?re prescribing. For example, a commonly prescribed pain medication called Rimadyl is available in a generic called Novox. Both pain medications contain the same active ingredient, but Novox is typically less expensive.
?Order in Bulk: Most popular monthly flea preventatives are available in different quantity packs. Typically, ordering the twelve month pack will save you more money overall than opting for a pack with just a few doses.
?Order Online! By shopping online, pet owners can save a significant amount of money on pet meds. Online pet pharmacies are able to offer lower prices on both prescription and OTC pet medications than most veterinarians and traditional pet stores. Ordering online is safe too, just make sure the online retailer you choose is U.S. based and either Vet-VIPPS or LegitScript approved.
Always be sure to discuss any new medications, questions or concerns with your pet’s veterinarian.
