As I was combing/brushing my Rufus this afternoon, I came up with two live fleas. I immediately gave him a bath, coat conditioner and blowout and washed all his bedding, then went to the vet for another dose of Revolution. In the name of economy, I used to give him a dose every other month, rather than once a month, but as today's brushing evidenced, it doesn't seem to be doing the trick anymore; he needs it more frequently.
Revolution is now up to $18.75 for a single dose at my vet's! (The eight-pack is almost $100). This is REALLY expensive. I know that pet meds such as Revolution can be bought from online warehouses probably more cheaply than from the vet's office, but I'm hesitant to go into my vet's office and say, "Hey, I want a copy of my pet's prescription so I can give my business to someone else." I LOVE my vet, and I don't want to insult her practice by letting her know I'm spending my money somewhere else.
Everybody's 2 cents worth? Should I bite the bullet and talk to my vet? I don't need to remind everybody that economic times are tough right now; every penny counts. Saving money on Rufus's meds means I'm able to put more money into other aspects of his care--good quality food, and grooming products, for instance. Is there something comparable to Revolution that's less expensive, such as a generic or an over-the-counter flea prevention? Rufus is an indoor cat, but he goes out on leash walks once in a while.
Revolution is now up to $18.75 for a single dose at my vet's! (The eight-pack is almost $100). This is REALLY expensive. I know that pet meds such as Revolution can be bought from online warehouses probably more cheaply than from the vet's office, but I'm hesitant to go into my vet's office and say, "Hey, I want a copy of my pet's prescription so I can give my business to someone else." I LOVE my vet, and I don't want to insult her practice by letting her know I'm spending my money somewhere else.
Everybody's 2 cents worth? Should I bite the bullet and talk to my vet? I don't need to remind everybody that economic times are tough right now; every penny counts. Saving money on Rufus's meds means I'm able to put more money into other aspects of his care--good quality food, and grooming products, for instance. Is there something comparable to Revolution that's less expensive, such as a generic or an over-the-counter flea prevention? Rufus is an indoor cat, but he goes out on leash walks once in a while.