If you choose to purchase prescriptions through an online pharmacy, please be aware of potential risks:

•  The drug manufacturer may not guarantee medications.
  
• Some medications may be foreign drugs that may not have the same quality and purity assurance as those produced in the United States.  It is usually illegal to dispense foreign drugs in the United States, including foreign versions of United States products. Beware of online pharmacies that advise you to obtain a prescription from a foreign country.
  
• Some medications may be imitations of approved drugs.
  
• Selling prescriptions directly to consumers without a veterinarian-client-patient relationship may pose health risks to patients.  Be cautious if the pharmacy doesn’t ask for our clinic information or if they offer to have a veterinarian on-line authorize the prescription.
  
• The medication may not have been handled/transported properly.  Be cautious if the online pharmacy requires a waiver before drugs are sent.
  
• The pharmacy may not be licensed with the State Board of Pharmacy.  Be cautious if the online pharmacy doesn’t have a physical address and telephone number.

When we fill your pet’s prescriptions elsewhere, we perform the following services:

• Check your pet’s medical history and confirm that your pet is well enough to take the medication.
  
• Review your pet’s medical record to ensure that recommended tests are current.
  
• Confirm that your pet has had a recent physical examination.
  
• Check for potential adverse reactions between medications.
  
• Confirm the appropriate dose, frequency, and number of refills.
  
• Record the prescription into your pet’s medical record.