| The rising cost of pet medication has left pet owners | | | | access through their website, you should take note |
| searching for ways to save money while still being | | | | of their call hours. You never know when you or |
| able to provide adequate care for their pet. For | | | | your veterinarian will need to speak with a pharmacist |
| many, this has led to comparing the different pet | | | | directly. Keep in mind that the call hours will be |
| pharmacies available online. While price is usually the | | | | affected by time zone differences between your |
| first thing consumers look for, there are some other | | | | two locations. Weekends hours are also important, |
| factors to consider when choosing your pet | | | | and this is where many pet pharmacies fail to deliver. |
| pharmacy. Here are some questions to ask before | | | | The bottom line is to make sure that you have |
| making your first purchase. | | | | sufficient access to a licensed pharmacist. You never |
| Does your pharmacy have licensed pet pharmacists | | | | want to feel "locked out" from your pet's meds. |
| on staff? | | | | What are the shipping costs? |
| This may seem like an obvious question, but the | | | | Many online retailers lure consumers in by advertising |
| truth is that some online pet suppliers are really just | | | | low prices on items only to hit them with high |
| third-party distributors. They make their money by | | | | shipping costs at checkout. This can also be the case |
| reselling products that they have purchased from | | | | with pet meds, so it is wise to research the shipping |
| other stores. Without a staff pharmacist they will | | | | costs in advance. The larger pet pharmacies regularly |
| never be able to sell you a full line of pet meds. Many | | | | offer shipping discounts, so be sure to look for |
| of today's pet medications require a prescription, so | | | | promotional offers and coupon codes like the ones |
| make sure your online source has the necessary | | | | featured at The key is to compare prices between |
| staff to meet your needs. | | | | pharmacies with the shipping cost included. This will let |
| Will they contact your veterinarian for prescription | | | | you know who is offering the best value. |
| information? | | | | Online pet pharmacies are a great resource for saving |
| Paperwork can be a hassle, especially when you have | | | | money on expensive pet medications. Many of the |
| to send it to a pharmacy that is hundreds of miles | | | | larger outlets have expanded enough to provide |
| away. Faxes and digital delivery makes things easier, | | | | superior service and quick turnaround for those who |
| but not everyone has access to the equipment | | | | don't need a physical storefront to do business. By |
| needed to make use these formats. A good online | | | | doing your research and asking the right questions, |
| pet pharmacy will contact your veterinarian directly, | | | | you can save a substantial amount of money with |
| making it simple and convenient for you. | | | | online pet pharmacies, especially if you have multiple |
| What are their contact hours? | | | | pets or an animal with a long-term illness. |
| Even though online pet pharmacies offer 24 hour | | | | |