The thread about buying Frontline reminded me that I need to buy Ally and Ollie more Revolution by April 18.
What US based website has the best price on Revolution products?
What US based website has the best price on Revolution products?
Doesn't it get regulated by the FDA? Wow that sounds so scary...Like, even if it's the same brand, and has all the ingredients listed, it could still be different?? I know all OTC and prescription drugs you get at drugstores have to be tested by the FDA while supplements like vitamins are not, that's why I rarely use any unless a dr. prescibes it..But what you said got me a little freaked out lolOriginally Posted by Yosemite
You may save a couple $ buying online, but always remember what you are buying may not be the same as what you would get from a vet. Even though the product is packaged to look the same doesn't mean it is the same. It may be a different strength than what the vet sells or it could be the same. You have no way of knowing unless you get it tested at a lab.
Factor in the cost of product, shipping, credit card charges and you may find that buying from your vet is not much more expensive, if at all, and you know you are getting a genuine product.
But then, I'm one of those folks that wouldn't buy any medication online whether it's for me or my pets. I just don't feel it is safe.
I agree with you except that not all online products are the same as you get from the vet. Some are a weaker dosage - depending on where you get it and won't work as well and sometimes not at all. Just as some OTC products do not work and some are dangerous.Originally Posted by CatNurse22
Revolution online is the same product you would be buying from your vet. BUT, they do not back ANY of there meds. So if it were defective, or for example if you religiously used it and your kitty still comes up heartworm positive, they aren't going to do anything about it. Also, you aren't getting that much of a price cut. And a lot of vets have a policy if you buy a six pack you get one dose free...so it really does evens out when you factor in piece of mind! Just something to think about.
I would assume that US products would be regulated by the FDA, but I believe someone mentioned buying products from a website that was in Australia so do you really know where those products are coming from? Those products could be coming from China. Or, other sites could be selling stuff from anywhere. I would assume though that a site like Dr. Fosters & Smith (?) would be reputable.Originally Posted by ut0pia
Doesn't it get regulated by the FDA? Wow that sounds so scary...Like, even if it's the same brand, and has all the ingredients listed, it could still be different?? I know all OTC and prescription drugs you get at drugstores have to be tested by the FDA while supplements like vitamins are not, that's why I rarely use any unless a dr. prescibes it..But what you said got me a little freaked out lol
If your vet has directed you to a location and in fact has called in a prescription for you, that would be a very good indication of a reliable source as I would assume they have thoroughly checked them out. There is a big difference between just ordering meds online and getting meds that were prescribed and ordered by your vet on an online service.Originally Posted by Kody's Mom
The vet practice I go to is very particular and they would not call in the prescription if they had any concerns about the medication being dispensed. I have always asked them about this. From their reaction I have every faith in the Drs. Foster & Smith, and the 1800 petmeds sites.
Ahhh - haven't had kittens in many years and maybe it was Frontline spray I used to use on them. You might be right.Originally Posted by Willowy
Is there such a thing as Revolution spray? I've only ever heard of Frontline spray.
The products I buy from that website I gave come from the US - I have taken them to the vet, and they are legit. It comes sealed, in the American Package, with a valid Batch number. As I said, I can not speak for all the products in that site, as I don't buy them - the only ones I buy are Revolution and Advantage - both legit.Originally Posted by Yosemite
I would assume that US products would be regulated by the FDA, but I believe someone mentioned buying products from a website that was in Australia so do you really know where those products are coming from? Those products could be coming from China. Or, other sites could be selling stuff from anywhere. I would assume though that a site like Dr. Fosters & Smith (?) would be reputable.