I ordered Sydney and Addy's medication from 1800PetMeds yesterday (They are on FrontLine Plus and Interceptor). Interceptor - a heartworm medication - is precription only. The Frontline Plus - flea & tick - is OTC. I take my dogs to Hillside Animal Clinic in Floyds Knobs which according to Google
maps is only about 7 miles away from the house. It isn't a bad drive but it is really out of the way to go pick up medicine. I started using 1800PetMeds so I wouldn't have to drive there, it came straight to my door and it usually included a treat for the girls.
Since the Interceptor is a prescription, 1800petmedshas to have a prescription from the vet. Hillside called this morning saying they won't fill it because 1) they only do that with recent heartworm checks and Sydney is due up for hers and 2) the last record they have of Sydney having any heartworm medication was October 2007. I tried to explain to the vet that I 1) buy Sydney's medication on a quarterly basis. She then argued with me that if I did it quarterly then I would more than a quarter (I buy the 6 pack). Which of course I replied, I have two dogs. 2) I give my dogs their medication every month. I don't miss. She asked me when the last time I gave it to them. This month. The vet said, "Well that will get them until you come in next time".
I have every intention of getting my dogs to the vet. I felt the vet was being very accusing of me and/or was trying to make money. Either way, this isn't the first complaint I have heard about Hillside in the past month.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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This is such a cute blog :) I thought I'd share a money-saving thing with you as you shop at 1-800 Pet Meds (like me). Use the coupon code PETE next time you buy meds and it'll save you 10% at 1-800 Pet Meds, whether you buy on the website or over the phone. Hope this is useful to Sydney and Addy 8)
I've used 1800petmeds.com as well for over a year. My dog Hannibal has a jaw problem that requires antibiotics a few times a year, as well as a pain relief medicine once in awhile. I've always used the code "RADIO" because I got free shipping and 10% off, plus they ship fast. The one time I did have a problem with the order, they also refunded my money then sent me the proper meds quickly. Love 1800 pet meds.
Thanks for the coupon codes. Check back and see what happened today with the vet.
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