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By Rick, July 30, 2010 3:20 am

Pet health care has experienced tremendous growth in the past 5 years. New advancements in disease treatment and prevention have improved the quality of life for our pets, but the average cost of care per animal has risen substantially. This has lead to pet owners seeking any opportunity to save money on medical costs. One of the more popular ways to save is to buy discount pet meds online. But before you jump into the online marketplace, here are some important things to watch for.

Total Cost
Unlike books or computers that have a relatively straightforward pricing structure, pet meds are packaged in a number of different ways. Frontline Plus for example (a popular flea control product), is packaged according to dog size as well as the number of treatments. This is important to note since it is easy for advertisers to draw you in with an attractive price. However, this may not be the best value for your situation if you own a large dog, or perhaps even multiple dogs. The point is to compare prices across a consistent grade in order to find the best discounts.

Shipping
As with any online purchase, shipping can make or break the deal. Pet meds are no exception to this rule, and they can in fact be more susceptible to bait-and-switch techniques. For example, a number of pet medicines require refrigerated delivery which adds to the cost of delivery. Since the consumer typically absorbs this cost through additional fees, the listed price of refrigerated meds rarely represents the total cost to you. Thus, it is important to read the shipping terms and options between merchants before making a final decision.

Support
Customer service is an important part of any sales transaction, but it becomes invaluable when you buying something you cannot inspect until it arrives at your door. Some of the so-called discount pet med suppliers on the internet are merely third-party distributors or warehouses. They are not specialized in the pet care industry, and most of their customer service reps have very little exposure to the products they sell. This not only creates a gap in communication, but it can also lead to a higher percentage of wrong orders. Make sure your online pet med supplier deals solely with pet related products. Ideally they would also feature a staff of veterinarians available to answer any questions you have about their products.

Utilizing the online marketplace is a great way to find cheap pet meds, as long as you know exactly what you are looking for. Consumers can expect to save about 20 percent off of retail prices because the internet retailer has fewer costs than the average retail store. The key to being successful in this market is to do your research before buying. Compare prices of identical products, analyze shipping costs, and look for coupon codes sites like http://1800PetMedsCoupon.com Soon you will be an expert online shopper who enjoys the convenience and savings that can only be found online.

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By Rick, April 27, 2010 1:34 am

Many different types of pet medicine are available on the retail market and in veterinarians’ offices today, but medicines that control fleas and ticks are by far the most popular.  There are many different flea control medicines on the market such as ProMeris, which is a topical medication that is used on the spot to control existing infestations of fleas and ticks while preventing re-infestation.  Frontline for Dogs is another popular choice that is most commonly recommended by veterinarians.  These medications are light years ahead of what was available just a couple of decades ago.

ProMeris is a popular flea controlling medication that is also used for the control of chewing lice and Demodectic mange, but it is only safe to use after the dog is at least eight weeks old.  This pet medicine contains a powerful active flea control ingredient known as metaflumizone, which causes an exclusive reaction that attacks fleas’ nervous systems.  The medicine actually blocks the neuronal sodium channels of the fleas, which causes their paralysis and death.  Amitraz is the active tick control ingredient, which is well recognized for controlling ticks.  Like most flea and tick controlling medicines on the market today, it is an easy to apply, once a month, waterproof treatment. 

Frontline for Dogs is known as the number one veterinarian recommended choice for controlling fleas and ticks.  The manufacturer also produces flea medicines for cats.  Benefits include its ability to kill up to 100 percent of existing fleas in less than 24 hours and that it continues killing fleas for at least a month and it also remains waterproof for 30 days.  This product is also only appropriate for puppies who have reached eight weeks of age.  Frontline stops and prevents infestations, kills adult fleas/eggs/larvae, prevents fleas from developing, prevents dermatitis and kills all major varieties of ticks including deer, brown dog, American dog and lone star ticks.  It is known for acting fast, lasting a long time, and being exceedingly easy to use.

With so many different pet medicines for controlling fleas and ticks, dog owners have an abundance of choices.  This makes it easy to find the product that is right for you and your furry friend.

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By Rick, April 25, 2010 4:25 am

• Kills fleas and deer ticks for up to 1 month
• Kills and repels mosquitoes for up to 18 days
• Kills flea eggs for up to 1 month
• Stops flea life cycle and prevents reinfestation
• Pet Specifix applicator shape helps prevent misuse on dogs

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