Saving Money on Your Pet's Prescriptions

When a pet is diagnosed with a critical and chronic illness, the cost of prescription medications to provide a good quality of life can break the bank. Today, there are many options available to pet guardians to save money in this area. Your doctor will write a prescription that you can have filled elsewhere. And we recommend that you set up regular monitoring appointments with your Veterinarian if you choose to purchase medications from an outside resource.

Human Pharmacies - a few years back and to meet competitive pricing demands, human pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, WalMart, Target and grocery stores, created a $4 list. These drugs can be purchased in 30 day increments costing the purchaser only $4/month. At $4/month - just about any condition can be treated without forcing the family into financial ruin. Kroger has just announced their Pet Pharmacy Program.

Online Suppliers - one needs to be cautious in this arena as not all online suppliers are equal. We recommend FarmVet or Drs. Foster & Smith. For medications that are animal specific or are more expensive than the $4 list, you can often buy in bulk which will result in significant savings.

For those who prefer the alternative medicine route - a good resource is the Dog Owner's Guide: Alternative Medicine. If you decide to go this direction, however, we encourage you to consult a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has a certification in Holistic Medicine.