UPDATED 4/2/2011: Please refer to wiki for additional sites that can save you money. Also please add to the wiki if you found a cheaper price somewhere.

This thread is all about finding the lowest priced medicines for our pets. It is going on 5 years now, so there is a lot of info here that has been shared. I encourage you to read the wiki, add to the wiki, and share with others. We are all after the same thing here...and that is taking care of our 4 legged family members and their health needs. Of course, since we are on SlickDeals, we want the LOWEST price!!

I have included the original post (below) from May of 2006, for informational and historical purposes only. I have since placed an order with another company which beat them by 10%. Controversial maybe to some, but when I can save some $, I will take advantage of it. This is the site I just purchased from.

http://www.bestvaluepetsupplies.com/

This is what they are offering for a discount: "If you have received by email, an offer of a discount from a competitor with similar prices, we will give you a similar discount on our already low prices for 12 months.. Please Create an account ( in the Customer section above here), forward to us the email ( see Contact Us for the email address) with the discount offer and we will place a similar discount in your account valid for 12 months. So when you place a order the discount will come off the total automatically."

I got Comfortis (blue) for $46.00. This beats any site I looked at.
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Original post from May, 2006:

Thought I would share with fellow SD'ers where I have been getting my flea and heartworm products for years. This is by far the least expensive place for pet medications. I thought about it when I saw another post for flea treatment. The shipping is back up to $4.99 and they are out of Australia. Great service. I have always been pleased and have referred many of my friends to them. I hope that many of you find it helpful.

For example, I only paid $33.95 for a 6 month supply of Advantage for my dog. (over 55 lbs.) Other places charge $43 and over. This is just one example. Do your own comparisons to see what you will save.

Here is the link!
http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm

January 18, 2011 UPDATE for extra 10% off!! (Customer Appreciation discount) Click this link (discount is good thru ALL of 2011) http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shopping_cart/view_coupon.asp

Discount Code is cad1101.

I thought I would add in here that you DO NOT NEED an Rx for any of the products sold on this site. (i.e., Heartworm, Revolution, etc...) As always, you should still take your animal in for yearly check ups. And of course, yes, you can always "try" asking your vet to price match. What do you have to lose? (please do not take any offense vets or vet techs....we are just trying to save $$ here.)

Please post websites and your experience with them in this Wikipost. Thanks.


http://www.bestvaluepetsupplies.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.bestvaluepetsupplies.com) Gives a year long 10% discount. Best prices I have found yet. This is discount info from their site: "If you have received by email, an offer of a discount from a competitor with similar prices, we will give you a similar discount on our already low prices for 12 months.. Please Create an account ( in the Customer section above here), forward to us the email ( see Contact Us for the email address) with the discount offer and we will place a similar discount in your account valid for 12 months. So when you place a order the discount will come off the total automatically."
- 1, Some buyer may has better luck, ordered $50 heartgard end up disputing thru Paypal for the refund after a month, sorry, this is my first time and the last time for bestvaluepetsupplies.com.
-1. I had terrible luck with them as well. Ordered $134 worth of heartguard and frontline. Waited one month before contacting them and they said I should have gotten it already. They said they would ship it out ASAP. I got part of my order 2.5 weeks later. I had to email them again and tell them they forgot to include an item with the order. So he shipped that out and another 2-3 weeks later I got everything I ordered. They didn't offer a discount or coupon for next time. I am extremely disappointed with them. I won't order again. I have used totalpetsupply for my previous 3-4 orders and never had an issue. I will go back to them even though they are a bit higher priced.

http://www.budgetpetcare.com 5%code bpc5ind. no prescription needed. 1yr program program plus (sentinel)100+lbs dog $75 shipped. canadian company so shipping takes longer(2-3 wks) ive ordered for 2 yrs now and other than the long shipping time, no problems.

http://www.thriftyvet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.thriftyvet.com) - PHENOMENAL deals on Frontline Plus. 6mos for $46-$52 depending on weight

http://www.joespetmeds.com/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.joespetmeds.com/)- Website may look cheesy, but the prices here cannot be beat. I have used them a few times lately and have been very pleased with their products. No fleas, no ticks, and Heartworm negative.

http://www.JeffersPets.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.JeffersPets.com) - There always seems to be a coupon out, and its much cheaper than petmeds.com on frontline... Super fast ship also.

http://www.dog.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.dog.com) - Really cheap if you buy more than 3 of the same item, shipping is 99 cent.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.drsfostersmith.com) - Using it for years, most of the time it's cheaper than 1800pet meds or petcareRX. Look for their coupon online.

http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm) Been using this site for 3 years, and they are awesome. Great company that you don't need an Rx for in order to get Revolution. [Warning: Recent problems with changes in employees and shipping locations (originally from Australia and recently moved to UK). Just ordered from them 9/14/11 and got the order within a week from the UK, it use to take 4-6 weeks when it came from Australia, so far so good with the move.

*****************January 18, 2011 UPDATE for extra 10% off!!***************(Customer Appreciation discount) Coupon code# cad1101 Click this link (discount is good thru ALL of 2011) http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shopping_cart/view_coupon.asp (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shopping_cart/view_coupon.asp)


Latest promo code
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**Offer good for orders over $40 only.
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Save $5 on Heartguard (when you buy 12 doses from your vet.) (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://heartgard.us.merial.com/pdf/coupon_page.pdf) [merial.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://heartgard.us.merial.com/pdf/coupon_page.pdf)] Good for the people that have vets that price match low prices from the internet.) (MIR)

http://www.deadfleaz.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.deadfleaz.com) : Was recommended to us from a Dog Rescue that buys from them. I buy frontline and heartgard from them. Everything has been great. It ships from Australia, so it takes a little longer to get but it is half the price of buying in th US.

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Medi-Vet (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.medi-vet.com/) [medi-vet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.medi-vet.com/)] Good prices, reliable, alerts available, fast shipping

DiscountPetDrugs (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.discountpetdrugs.com/fleacontrol.html) [discountpetdrugs.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.discountpetdrugs.com/fleacontrol.html)]

PetShed (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.petshed.com) [petshed.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.petshed.com)] I have been buying Revolution from Petshed for both my dog and cat for about 4 years now. They do ship from Australia but I generally get my order in about 10 days and the customer service is great.
+1, received package in less than a week after they switch the shipper, and you can actually call their number, someone will take care of your business in minutes.
I made a mistake ordering the wrong item, get the refund in the same day. Never a problem in years!

http://www.totalpetsupply.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.totalpetsupply.com) Been using it for few times, it's the sister site of petshed.com I think, as the shipments were sent from the same Aussie location.

http://www.vidalspets.com/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.vidalspets.com/) Heard good things about this company from people on www.fatwallet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.fatwallet.com). Ships from Aussie location. Buy from Vidal Pets with confidence! We guarantee all products sold through Vidal Pets are not counterfeit.

Example with discount. Frontline Plus Purple for Dog 45-88lbs - 3 Month Supply for $32.95 + $6.00 shipping - 6%($1.98) discount = Total Price ($36.97). Not a bad deal!

Latest promo code:
Valid for now.
Expires unknown.
6% off code: Sixoff

The Vet Shed (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.thevetshed.com/) [thevetshed.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.thevetshed.com/)] Been using this site for several years. Nice folks-replaced a lost shipment for free.
My 4th order from them for 4 dogs. Great, quick service. Not the cheapest but has been extremely dependable.

Advantage Blue Pack 55-110 lbs - 6 Month Supply from 1800petmeds

1800petmeds has it for - $69.99
Price Matched to vetmedsforpets.com which had it for $49.00
Used 1800petmeds coupon "MASTERCARD" for $6 dollars off

Total: $43.00 shipped!!

Pro Kennel (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.prokennel.com/) [prokennel.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.prokennel.com/)] I recently ordered Revolution for dogs 41 to 85 lbs (6 Month) for $64.99 and it shipped in a day (shipping was $6). I did need to email a Rx though.

Australian Pet Meds http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/) Good prices on generic Heartworm. $6 for shipping (Will not send Advantage to US customers 12/01/11)

Allivet.com (http://www.allivet.com/) Prices on Interceptor are cheaper than the Aussies sites listed above, US VIPPS-certified pharmacy.

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OTHER INFO/TIPS

For those of you with smaller dogs, a little trick is to buy the doses for larger dogs and split them. I have two small (<20lb) dogs, and I buy the 80lb Frontline plus and Heartgard, then use a needle & syringe to extract about 1/4 of the Frontline per dog each time. I break the Heartgard up into 1/4s before giving it to them. The price of the larger doses is minimally more than the small doses, but gives you 4x as much!

->>>> No! see Vet posting below!

This is also true for cat/dog Advantage--they are all 10% active ingredient (imidacloprid), you just use more of the solution on big dogs and less on small dogs or cats (obviously you need to look up the exact dose for your dog/cat). But do NOT use K9 Advantix on cats; it is harmful to cats.

NEW QUESTION: Does breaking up doses of liquid Frontline work? Does the dog kind work on cats? Google wasn't helpful, so maybe not.

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If you have more than 1 dog or a large dog here’s the cheapest heartworm treatment. My friend and I have been doing this for years, our breeder told us about this (she’s got 15 or so dogs so it gets really expensive for her to use Heartgard Plus). If you look up the active ingredients in Heartgard they are Ivermectin and Pyrantel. See page 2 here: Heartgard Plus Data Sheet (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://heartgard.us.merial.com/downloads/Dog_information.pdf) [merial.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://heartgard.us.merial.com/downloads/Dog_information.pdf)] {LINKS ARE DEAD - Looking for replacements}

So if you just buy Ivermectin and Pyrantel (instead of them packaged together in Heartgard) you can just administer the active ingredients to your furry friend at an extremely discounted price.

You can find the Ivermectin here: ValleyVet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=30e07552-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5) [valleyvet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=30e07552-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5)]
The rule of thumb for dogs is 1 cc per 100 lbs. You will need a syringe to draw it out of the bottle. So this bottle would last for 50 doses on a 100 lb dog.

--Be careful with the 1cc per 100 lbs. Especially with the 1% solution linked to in this post. This will lead to overdosing for dogs:
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You can find the Pyrantel here:ValleyVet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=3912fda0-9c1a-4266-a1f8-997ce3f2361b) [valleyvet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=3912fda0-9c1a-4266-a1f8-997ce3f2361b)]
The dosage for the Pyrantel is 3-5 mg of active ingredient per pound. This bottle will last for 11 doses for a 100 lb dog.
Just squirt it in their food once a month and you're good to go.[Dead Listing]


Using this method it comes out to about $2.50 per dose for a 100 lb dog. Less for a smaller dog ($1.25 for a 50 lb dog, etc…). I usually just add it to their food once a month and they eat it with their food. There’s plenty of information out there on the internet about these methods so just do some reading if you’re skeptical.

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fyi: if you miss more than one month of any heartworm medication, it is in your animals best interest to have them heartworm tested before going back on the heartworm medication. An unknowingly heartworm positive dog that receives treatment, especial with a product like Interceptor or Sentinel (milbemycin oxime based products), can have a fatal reaction. (This is why it is potentially unsafe for someone to purchase this medication without a Rx from a vet.) Also, not all of these products are guaranteed by the manufacturer if they aren't purchased directly from a veterinarian. Just a word to the wise.



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Notes from a licensed veterinarian:
Yes, some of these (flea preventatives) do not require a prescription. Some do/should (heartworm preventatives) by law. Why? Heartworm preventatives work by killing microfilaria (think baby heartworms) that presumably infect your dog/cat monthly. The problem arises when you miss even one dose, or "breakthrough" occurs (microfilaria survive despite monthly "killing" with preventative), and the microfilaria grow to adults - the medicine kills these too, and when they die, the body breaks them down - pieces can lodge into tiny lung capillaries (all blood goes to the lungs to get oxygenated), leading to fatal PTE (pulmonary thromboembolism). So - please don't administer these haphazardly; get your dog tested before giving, and since it takes the body 6 months to produce antibodies, if you miss a dose, continue giving and test in 6 months. The exception (somewhat "safer" preventative) is Heartgard (ivermectin), which works just like the medicine we use to treat dogs infected with heartworms.

Finally - yes, you can buy a large dose of liquid flea preventative and measure out smaller doses for small dogs to save money. However, the active ingredient in most heartworm preventative chewables is NOT evenly distributed/dispersed equally - like many human medications, unless there is a "score" (split for breaking), the active ingredient could be all on one side.
~melindapk, DVM

More notes from a licensed vet's son (Not Associated with above)
You shouldn't assume that these websites are cheaper.
My father has people "pricematch" online prices all the time, and then ends up charging them more because the online price was actually higher.
Your vet knows these sites exist. Talk to your vet about them. You might be surprised about what you can work out.


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This is a good site. Thanks for sharing and letting others know. I have used them before also and NOBODY beats their prices. NOBODY! Trust me, I have looked all over the web and thos site wins hands down. Great post. Thank you!

thanks!

Ah sweet, my cat thanks you!

Avoiding Counterfeit Pet Medications
Well-known pet medicine products, such as the Advantage® line of topical flea control products, are often copied and reproduced by illegitimate companies and then passed off as being authentic Advantage products. Pet owners should be aware of this if they sometimes purchase pet meds from unusual or suspect sources.


Why should you care if your Advantage is authentic?

In some cases, counterfeit products may not have the proper packaging or instructional leaflet to ensure proper usage. In addition, you cannot be assured that the dosage is correct for the animal pictured on the retail carton.


How can you determine if your product is authentic?

First, if you purchased your Advantage from a veterinarian, you should feel reasonably assured about the authenticity of the product.

Second, according to the EPA, counterfeit packaging may be difficult to distinguish from legitimate product packaging. To determine if the product you have purchased is legitimate, check to see if it meets the following criteria. If the product fails any one of these criteria, it most likely is an illegitimate product and should be disposed of properly.



The only way to determine a legitimate Advantage product from a counterfeit product is by examining the actual applicator tubes that are inside the carton. Since the directions for use on the retail carton (outer box) and instruction leaflet of the legitimate product and the counterfeit product are identical, check the language that is printed on the applicator tubes. The legitimate Advantage products all contain applicator tubes that are printed in English. The most obvious sign of a counterfeit product is that the applicator tubes are printed in a foreign language (most likely German or French).


The legitimate applicator tubes include EPA Registration Number, the signal word WARNING, and the child hazard warning (Keep Out of Reach of Children). Counterfeit applicator tubes may lack this information.


Legitimate applicator tubes will also include a reference statement that refers users to the main labeling for directions for use and will include the manufacturing company’s name (Bayer). Counterfeit applicator tubes may lack this information.


Legitimate applicator tubes will contain an active ingredient statement that agrees with the active ingredient statement on the retail carton (9.1% imidacloprid). A counterfeit product may have an active ingredient statement that differs (such as 10%).

I've been using petsmegastore in Australia for years but these store's price on Prohart heartwormer beats them even with their 2 day free shipping sale right now. So I'll try them.

How long did it take to get here? I'm about to buy some Advantage from them if it doesn't take too long.

Just found out I've got an epileptic dog. It started having grand-mal seizures, I kid you not, laying on its back freaking out like it was dreamin' of runnin' for her life. We're now feeding the dog these pills, I forget the chemical name, but they run $13 a month. (good thing for the dog, too, much more and it'd have been lights-out)

Will check this website later today and see what they've got.

Avoiding Counterfeit Pet Medications
Well-known pet medicine products, such as the Advantage® line of topical flea control products, are often copied and reproduced by illegitimate companies and then passed off as being authentic Advantage products. Pet owners should be aware of this if they sometimes purchase pet meds from unusual or suspect sources.


Why should you care if your Advantage is authentic?

In some cases, counterfeit products may not have the proper packaging or instructional leaflet to ensure proper usage. In addition, you cannot be assured that the dosage is correct for the animal pictured on the retail carton.


How can you determine if your product is authentic?

First, if you purchased your Advantage from a veterinarian, you should feel reasonably assured about the authenticity of the product.

Second, according to the EPA, counterfeit packaging may be difficult to distinguish from legitimate product packaging. To determine if the product you have purchased is legitimate, check to see if it meets the following criteria. If the product fails any one of these criteria, it most likely is an illegitimate product and should be disposed of properly.



The only way to determine a legitimate Advantage product from a counterfeit product is by examining the actual applicator tubes that are inside the carton. Since the directions for use on the retail carton (outer box) and instruction leaflet of the legitimate product and the counterfeit product are identical, check the language that is printed on the applicator tubes. The legitimate Advantage products all contain applicator tubes that are printed in English. The most obvious sign of a counterfeit product is that the applicator tubes are printed in a foreign language (most likely German or French).


The legitimate applicator tubes include EPA Registration Number, the signal word WARNING, and the child hazard warning (Keep Out of Reach of Children). Counterfeit applicator tubes may lack this information.


Legitimate applicator tubes will also include a reference statement that refers users to the main labeling for directions for use and will include the manufacturing company’s name (Bayer). Counterfeit applicator tubes may lack this information.


Legitimate applicator tubes will contain an active ingredient statement that agrees with the active ingredient statement on the retail carton (9.1% imidacloprid). A counterfeit product may have an active ingredient statement that differs (such as 10%).


To verify everything that you posted here....I looked on all of my bottles from this site (all Advantage) and they are all legitimate by your terms. Not that I didn't think they ever weren't, but for any naysayers out there, I did check for ya.
:rolleyes:

Really, it's a good place to buy from.

How long did it take to get here? I'm about to buy some Advantage from them if it doesn't take too long.


I think it took about 5 business days for mine to get here from Australia. It seemed pretty fast to me. :)

I've used petshed.com in Australia for (U.S.) prescription only medications (like Revolution).

Products are legit, prices are great!

this is a great site with best prices, all products are legit, however check with your vet and ask if they pricematch online prices. mine does, so do many others. no shipping, no waiting.

i posted this a few months ago and was VERBALLY ATTACKED by some miserable vet assistant on here who said vets do not price match - no attacks this time please. i know what i am talking about. just sharing my info with others.

Checked it out after hearing about the pet meds sites here and it seemed that stuff was about 30% cheaper AND you can get revolution with out a perscription. With 4 cats and 2 dogs, every little bit helps. Can recomend this site personally.

(good thing for the dog, too, much more and it'd have been lights-out)




:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

we have been ordering here for awhile. although they are in australia, shipping is very prompt. i would def recommend this place, much cheaper than other places.

just placed an order for frontline plus. my supply just ran out, so this is good timing.

my vet charges nearly twice as much for frontline, so this is definitely a good deal for me.

thanks OP :heart:

anyone know what is the best heartworm choice of the 3 brands they carry?

How long did it take to get here? I'm about to buy some Advantage from them if it doesn't take too long.

Ordered 2 boxes of Proheart on 5/17 got here to Florida on 5/25. Been using them for a couple of years also. Great prices and service.

anyone know what is the best heartworm choice of the 3 brands they carry?

I guess it would depend on what it is that you need/want. They have different ones ....
1-Chewable for heartworm prevention
2-Pill for heartworm prevention
3-Topical solution for flea, tick, heartworm prevention.

#2 is the cheapest way to go, the ProHeart pill. You can just disguise it in a piece of cheese to make it edible. Or cram it down the animal's throat...:eek: , whatever you want. :lmao:

Y'all are right on about these folks....the prices are the best and service is quick...even from down under.

My best advise is to order the largest size of the topical flea medicine and split out the amount needed. I use advantage and order the size for 80 lb dogs about 4ml per tube....but we have 2 dogs so I just split up the dosage using a syringe (needle removed) and dose both dogs with apprx 2 ml each. which is the correct amount for a 35 lb dog. My second bit of advise is never to apply the flea medicine untill at least 2-3 days after you give the dog a bath. Its the oils in the skin that move the flea medicine around....also using a (non-soap) base dog shampoo works best by not removing as much of the natural oils in the skin. (we use Cloud Star...bought a gallon from KV Vet Supply) and finally you will be better results from the flea medicine if you put it in at least 3 different location on medium dogs and larger. I put about 1/3 between the shoulder blades...1/3 half-way down the back ....and the final 1/3 a couple of inches before the tail.

Hope this helps...from a flea free house

I've been using Petshed.com for awhile as they 'beat' most others, but this site looks promising!

Also, my Vet will price match what I find elsewhere...it never hurts to ask! That way you are getting the REAL thing from the Vet at the same cost (but no shipping wait time!):cool:

I buy Revolution for my 4 cats from another website in Australia called www.deadfleaz.com . Shipping is a flat rate of $5. No prescription is required and they accept Paypal. I used the money I won on the PayPal Mobile Mystery Game and Unwired Buyer sign up. I received my order in less than a week.

I have used this site for the past two years and shipping is fast, and they by far beat any other prices I have found (and I spent quite some time looking). If you use any of these products you will easily save a bundle. I normally order 12 months of heartgaurd and 6 months of Frontline (don't use frontline in cold months) at the same time and shipping is always a flat 3.99. Thumbs up for the thread! :D

do they have ketamine?

Thanks OP! I'm so glad they have the Heartgard Chewables. I've been using petshed for awhile and they only have the Heartgard pills. My dog has gotten smart and spits the pill out from the moist treat that I tuck them into. Anyway, thanks for the site!

do they have ketamine?


No, druggies still have to buy the ketamine on the streets. They are not that stup*d to sell ketamine to you online. :mad:

none of the pages work when you click on the pictures... suspicious?

they don't sell Deramxx DAMN!

That stuff sets me back $140 every 3 months!

none of the pages work when you click on the pictures... suspicious?


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :confused: :lmao: :lmao:

Give it a few seconds. You must have a slower connection. The pictures show up. Nothing suspicious about this site at all. It is 100% legit.

Relax. Just b/c of the good prices, it is not a shady place. lol....:lol: :lol: :lol:

I also had some limited success in P/M'ing flea and tick meds with my vet, they would discount the meds to within $5-$10 of the after-shipping total. Works when I need the stuff right away.

I think that the reason this site (and others from Australia) is that the drug companies sell them cheaper over there. Similar to the Canada prescription drug pricing, but more of a free market force instead of government control. I get the feeling that my vet would be losing money if they P/M'ed these guys.

Just my $0.02.
Nice post, RP.

I've been using this site for years - for Advantage for my dog and 2 cats. They are great!! I highly recommend them.

For presciption pet meds, I use www.thepetdrugs.com

Just a personal warning, I got some of this stuff online before and it had the aussie address on it and the stuff was no better then water. After a week the fleas were back. It was the exact same brand and packaging I had normally used....but it said made is Austraillia. Just my personal 2cents.

Save even more.... Note that the large size of Advantage for dogs over 55 lbs (blue) contains 4 ml per tube. The small size for cats under 9 lbs (orange) contains 0.4 ml per tube. Assuming no waste there is enough in the dog sized tube to treat 10 small cats.
Note that the price - http://www.petsuppliesnet.com - for the large dog size is $24.95 for 4 tubes (16 ml total). The price for the small cat size is $20.95 for 4 tubes (1.6 ml total). I will let you do the math for sizes in between. Use this link for the dose in ml for your size cat or dog: http://www.petshed.com/advantage.asp
(Scroll to the Product Information Schedule)
To do this, all you need are some syringes without needles. I use 1 ml and 3 ml oral syringes with caps like the ones found here: http://catalog.bd.com/bdCat/listProducts.doCustomer?Availability/1/-1=5&categoryID=144&priority=25&categoryName=Oral%20Syringes&categoryImgPath=/ecat/images/f64/oral_c_1ml.gif&sortByField=Product%20Number&viewPageNum=0
You might be able to get these at your local pharmacy.
I find that you can pull up the required dose right from the plastic vial into the syringes with very little mess. You can draw up future doses in the syringes and cap them. Just be sure to label them and keep them away from children.

I was planning to purchase this but after this quote im not sure what to do? So these things won't really last as long as they should?

Just a personal warning, I got some of this stuff online before and it had the aussie address on it and the stuff was no better then water. After a week the fleas were back. It was the exact same brand and packaging I had normally used....but it said made is Austraillia. Just my personal 2cents.

Just a personal warning, I got some of this stuff online before and it had the aussie address on it and the stuff was no better then water. After a week the fleas were back. It was the exact same brand and packaging I had normally used....but it said made is Austraillia. Just my personal 2cents.

That's it? With a post like that, don't you think you should provide readers more info? Aussie address? What product and where did you buy it???

I would only buy US-EPA approved products, those ones from australia have lower doses, i know because my cousin is a veterinarian. I always buy my pet medicine from www.buypetmedicine.com. They have fast shipping, great prices, and all of their items are legit. they dont have the largest selection, but they always have what i need. They have some coupons running:

Code: "FREESHIP" - Free Ground Shipping on any order $130 & up!
Code: "SPRINGSALE5" - Take $5.00 off any order $150 or more!
Code: "SPRINGSALE10" - Take $10.00 off any order $250 or more!
Code: "SPRINGSALE15" - Tale $15.00 off any order $350 or more!

I would only buy US-EPA approved products, those ones from australia have lower doses, i know because my cousin is a veterinarian. I always buy my pet medicine from www.buypetmedicine.com. They have fast shipping, great prices, and all of their items are legit. they dont have the largest selection, but they always have what i need. They have some coupons running:

Code: "FREESHIP" - Free Ground Shipping on any order $130 & up!
Code: "SPRINGSALE5" - Take $5.00 off any order $150 or more!
Code: "SPRINGSALE10" - Take $10.00 off any order $250 or more!
Code: "SPRINGSALE15" - Tale $15.00 off any order $350 or more!

Very simple math tells you that the doses, and doses of active agents, are the same. Some vet! :rolleyes:

http://www.petshed.com/frontline-plus.asp

Product Information Schedule
N.B. Pet Shed sells the Australian versions of the products listed below.
Metric conversion: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs

Dosage Active Ingredients For Cats
Fronline® Plus for Cats (Green Box)
Australian Version, NRA Approval No. 54524 0.5 mL 100 g/L Fipronil & 120 g/L (S)-Methoprene 8 weeks or older
USA Version, EPA Reg. No. 65331-4 0.017 fl oz (0.5 ml) 9.8% Fipronil & 11.8% (S)-Methoprene (by weight) 8 weeks or older
Dosage Concentration For Dogs Weighing
Frontline® Plus for Dogs (Orange Box)
Australian Version, NRA Approval No. 54523 0.67 mL 100 g/L Fipronil & 90 g/L (S)-Methoprene Up to 10kg
USA Version, EPA Reg. No. 65331-5 0.023 fl oz (0.67 mL) 9.8% Fipronil & 8.8% (S)-Methoprene (by weight) Up to 22 lbs
Frontline® Plus for Dogs (Blue Box)
Australian Version, NRA Approval No. 54523 1.34 mL 100 g/L Fipronil & 90 g/L (S)-Methoprene 10-20 kg
USA Version, EPA Reg. No. 65331-5 0.045 fl oz (1.34 mL) 9.8% Fipronil & 8.8% (S)-Methoprene (by weight) 23-44 lbs
Frontline® Plus for Dogs (Purple Box)
Australian Version, NRA Approval No. 54523 2.68 mL 100 g/L Fipronil & 90 g/L (S)-Methoprene 20-40 kg
USA Version, EPA Reg. No. 65331-5 0.091 fl oz (2.68 mL) 9.8% Fipronil & 8.8% (S)-Methoprene (by weight) 45-88 lbs
Frontline® Plus for Dogs (Red Box)
Australian Version, NRA Approval No. 54523 4.02 mL 100 g/L Fipronil & 90 g/L (S)-Methoprene 40-60 kg
USA Version, EPA Reg. No. 65331-5 0.136 fl oz (4.02 mL) 9.8% Fipronil & 8.8% (S)-Methoprene (by weight) 89-132 lbs

petproductsontheweb.com (http://www.petproductsontheweb.com/) is a couple dollars cheaper for what I buy. Shipping is $4.50, as I recall.

Just a personal warning, I got some of this stuff online before and it had the aussie address on it and the stuff was no better then water. After a week the fleas were back. It was the exact same brand and packaging I had normally used....but it said made is Austraillia. Just my personal 2cents.

To calm the rest of you down after reading a post like this...I have NEVER had ANY problems with these products. In fact, I didn't use the flea stuff in the winter, and the fleas came in back with a force in March!! I used the Advantage and the fleas were under control within one week. Now that is success...Trust me, it works. They could not get away with selling crap products for too long. They would lose customers in a heart beat.

To calm the rest of you down after reading a post like this...I have NEVER had ANY problems with these products. In fact, I didn't use the flea stuff in the winter, and the fleas came in back with a force in March!! I used the Advantage and the fleas were under control within one week. Now that is success...Trust me, it works. They could not get away with selling crap products for too long. They would lose customers in a heart beat.

Agreed... but I do use it year round, just to be safe.

great thanks, I'll check my supplies and hit their web!

If you find pet meds cheap online Banfield pet hospital (inside petsmart) will match the price. When my dog has his checkups all I do is got to the cheapest price I can find then pretend I'm going to but the medicine and go all the way to the checkout page. I print it don't go through with the transaction and take it to Banfield. I've never had a problem and they always pricematch no questions asked.



Thought I would share with fellow SD'ers where I have been getting my flea and heartworm products for years. This is by far the least expensive place for pet medications. I thought about it when I saw another post for flea treatment. The shipping is only $3.99 and they are out of Australia. Great service. I have always been pleased and have referred many of my friends to them. I hope that many of you find it helpful.

For example, I only paid $33.95 for a 6 month supply of Advantage for my dog. (over 55 lbs.) Other places charge $43 and over. This is just one example. Do your own comparisons to see what you will save.

Here is the link!
http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm

I thought I would add in here that you DO NOT NEED an Rx for any of the products sold on this site. (i.e., Heartworm, Revolution, etc...) As always, you should still take your animal in for yearly check ups. And of course, yes, you can always "try" asking your vet to price match. What do you have to lose? (please do not take any offense vets or vet techs....we are just trying to save $$ here.)

p.s. Give the thread a thumbs up if you like what you see here! WOOF WOOF!! MEOW MEOW!!

Just a word of advice I have been using flea products from Austrailia for the last 10 years buying online and saving a buch of money from http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/ initially then www.vetshoponline.com. The prices on the site listed by the OP are even better. I have never had an issue with any of the products I have purchased from either site.

Just know that these products are produced in Foreign countries not under the same strict standards that we have in the US. Just like with the Canadian Drugs that you can get cheaper in the US thats been the big Topic of debate lately. So while it may be the same manufacturer it may not be controlled as closely as in the US. And in some instances its even a different manufacturer liscenced to produce the drug in that country.

With that being said whats the worse that could happen with flea medication not working? You get flea infestation but no loss of life. With the heartworm medication though it's another story. Heartworm medication is like 99.9% or something successfull and is usually guaranteed by the manufacturer to prevent your dog or cat from getting heartworms. This garuantee applies when the animal has a negative heartworm test prior to begining the regime and the doses are followed as prescribed by the vet. If your dog or cat then becomse sick they will pay for its treatment which is very expensive. I have called several manufacturers about this and they do not garauntee products produced outside the US and not intended for use on US pets even if its manufactured by the same company. They may garuantee it for pets in teh country it was produced but not for pets outside that country or intended region. As they can not confirm the authenticity of the product or its effectiveness.

So I guess what I am saying is in my opinion is its probably ok to go with the overseas flea medications if it works for you but I wouldn't want to play russian roulette with my dogs life with the Heartworm medication as its potential failure has more dire consequences for our pet just to save a few bucks.


I actually lucky for somereason I get my Heartgaurd plus 12 month supply for 25 dollars which is cheaper than I can find on any Australian Site so the Heartworm medication debate is not really an issue for me.

Still I say thanks for the OP for letting me know about another site where I can find cheap Pet meds I didn't know about.

Stay Smart, Stay Safe

i've never thought of buying the frontline for the larger dogs and just splitting it... now that I have 2 dogs I will go that way!

I was going to buy heartworm medication online for my two dogs but needed an Rx from my vet. I went to her office personally to ask for a Rx and she said she doesn't give them to any of her patients because they've actually been involved in several lawsuits regarding medications bought through 3rd parties.

Like several people have mentioned earlier, the medications not bought at the vets office can be counterfeit or expired. The heartworm medication I use, Heartgard Plus, guarantees to pay in full any medical expenses if the dog taking their product is tested positive for heartworm. However, these guarantees are nullified if the medications are expired or counterfeit, obviously. The problem with this is that many of my vet's patients believed they were getting the same product that she was selling, but their dogs still became infeted with heartworm while taking the medication. Well, like I said, Heartgard will not take any liability if the product is not purchased from a reputable seller.

I'm in no way saying that this site is to be avoided, but just passing on the reasons why my own vet says to avoid buying medications online. There are legit sellers online, but there are also sellers online who really don't care about the health of your pets. Better safe than sorry.

If you find pet meds cheap online Banfield pet hospital (inside petsmart) will match the price. When my dog has his checkups all I do is got to the cheapest price I can find then pretend I'm going to but the medicine and go all the way to the checkout page. I print it don't go through with the transaction and take it to Banfield. I've never had a problem and they always pricematch no questions asked.

I have done this before with Banfield for products from 1800 petmeds and other US based companies and it worked but I would doubt they would match prices from a non US Based company selling products not intended for use in the US which is what these products are. (Not to mean they will not work just they are not intended for US use) If you have gotten them to do it with one of these Australian sites then you are truly are one Super slickdealer :worship: or your Local Banfield employees are careless in which case I would be worried about taking my pet there.

I've been summarizing the various sites posted to make a comparison. SO FAR, I've found the following:

deadfleaz.com has the lowest prices for ALL DOG FRONTLINE PLUS, 12 month supply (2 x 6 pack), ranging from $70 to $83 shipped (small to xlarge dog). Seller ipet-net on ebay is slightly cheaper on a few sizes.

petsuppliesnet.com has the lowest prices for ALL DOG HEARTGARD PLUS, 6 month supply, ranging from $20 to $31 shipped (small to large dog)

petsuppliesnet.com has the lowest prices for ALL DOG ADVANTAGE, 6 month supply, ranging from $60 to $75 shipped (small to xlarge dog). Seller ipet-net on ebay is slightly cheaper than some of the sizes.

as other posters have mentioned, if you have 2 dogs you can buy the "next" size up and split it. Typically there's only a $5 difference from size-to-size (even though you're getting twice the product say) so you're cutting your cost by 50%. For example:
Frontline PLUS on deadfleaz.com:
Small, unit cost (purchased in 12 units): $5.83
Medium, unit cost (purchased in 12 units): $6
Cost per-pet for 2 pets:
Small: $5.83
Medium: $3

I wouldn't go wild extrapolating this though; i.e. purchasing xlarge doses and intending to do 4 small dogs - I don't know if the sample size is extrapolated out to 4 times that of the "small" size, or if the chemicals are just 4x the concentration.

Ordered heart guard. Thank you. Repped.

this is a great site with best prices, all products are legit, however check with your vet and ask if they pricematch online prices. mine does, so do many others. no shipping, no waiting.

i posted this a few months ago and was VERBALLY ATTACKED by some miserable vet assistant on here who said vets do not price match - no attacks this time please. i know what i am talking about. just sharing my info with others.

My vet often matches online pricing as well. :)

I've always had good luck with Petshed.com, but the prices in the OP are better by a few bucks including shipping. Anyone actually ordered from petsuppliesnet.com? Are they reliable?

You guys have taught me something! I would have never thought to divide up the single dose, put it into a saringe, and then use it for 2 dogs!! That is brilliant! Of course, I split my own Rx pills...(200 mg into 100 mg pills daily)...why wouldn't I think of something like this?

I LOVE SlickDeals!! :heart:

I have found that buying heartgard from my vet isn't anymore than online once you pay shipping. I used to order online. Maybe they have come down due to the internet?

What's the difference with front line plus and advantage?

What's the difference with front line plus and advantage?

(copied from the site...here ya go)

Frontline---->All The Protection Frontline Gives Plus Added Protection To Kill Ticks, Fleas, Flea Eggs, And Flea Larve. Each Treatment Controls Fleas For Up To 3 Months And Ticks For Up To 1 Month.


Advantage--->Kills 99% Of Fleas Within 12 Hours Of Application. Reinfesting Fleas Are Killed Within Two Hours. The Fleas Are Killed Before They Have A Chance To Lay Eggs. This Breaks The Flea Life Cycle.


Basically, Frontline claims that it kills ticks, too.

Thank YOU!

(copied from the site...here ya go)

Frontline---->All The Protection Frontline Gives Plus Added Protection To Kill Ticks, Fleas, Flea Eggs, And Flea Larve. Each Treatment Controls Fleas For Up To 3 Months And Ticks For Up To 1 Month.


Advantage--->Kills 99% Of Fleas Within 12 Hours Of Application. Reinfesting Fleas Are Killed Within Two Hours. The Fleas Are Killed Before They Have A Chance To Lay Eggs. This Breaks The Flea Life Cycle.


Basically, Frontline claims that it kills ticks, too.

Banfield employees don't know which company's are US based and which one are not. When you print out the checkout sheet it doesn't say company based in Australia. I mean come on. My dog has always received the best service from Banfield. It doesn't make an employee any less if they don't know where a company is based. Bottom line I get US meds for out of state prices. You can't beat that.










I have done this before with Banfield for products from 1800 petmeds and other US based companies and it worked but I would doubt they would match prices from a non US Based company selling products not intended for use in the US which is what these products are. (Not to mean they will not work just they are not intended for US use) If you have gotten them to do it with one of these Australian sites then you are truly are one Super slickdealer :worship: or your Local Banfield employees are careless in which case I would be worried about taking my pet there.

Never even thought that a local store would price match. I will try this next time. I just placed a huge order that will last me for 6 mos., so I will try the Petsmart vet next time. Thanks to everyone for all of their info. This thread has been most helpful.
Pet lovers unite and REPS the OP!!

I had to contact these people about my recent order. I got curious and asked if they had some increased sales as of late....LOL...:lmao: ....The guy chuckled and said yeah, we have been VERY busy! I didn't breathe a word, but am glad that the SD effect was a positive thing for us and them!

For those of you that said thanks, you are very welcome. It is nice to be able to contribute and give payback for the many times I used other people's posts about good deals.

:nod:

Banfield employees don't know which company's are US based and which one are not. When you print out the checkout sheet it doesn't say company based in Australia. I mean come on. My dog has always received the best service from Banfield. It doesn't make an employee any less if they don't know where a company is based. Bottom line I get US meds for out of state prices. You can't beat that.


I thought this was SlickDeals! Not SlickRipoffs! But hey if you can sleep at night then Great, afterall Its a Free Country, well at least until you get caught. I would imagine though SOP would be to verfiy a pricematch for a company they have never heard of before otherwise you could just create your own website and generate your own checkout with the prices you wanted to pay. And my point was if they were willing to cut corners there were else would they might be willing to cut corners out of a matter of convience for them.

Again though back to the OP Great Post!

Another good website is www.cheappetstore.com They are fairly new and have great prices and a lot of free pet info.

Another good website is www.cheappetstore.com They are fairly new and have great prices and a lot of free pet info.

Hey, looked at that site...it's good for retail items maybe, but not for the Advantage, Frontline, or Heartworm meds that we all need from our vet. Your site does not carry these items. Thanks for sharing it for other items.

I just ordered a 6 month supply of Advantage large cat for $36 shipped! Great deal. I called my vet and it would have been $60 through them.

Doing the math that's $6 per tube of Advantage shipped, exactly half what my vet charges.

The site looks a little low budget, especially compared to PetSheds but I trust my fellow slickdealers and its definetely cheaper. The same item on Petshed would have been $40 before shipping, which I believe is $5. I'll let you guys know when I get it.

I just ordered a 6 month supply of Advantage large cat for $36 shipped! Great deal. I called my vet and it would have been $60 through them.

Doing the math that's $6 per tube of Advantage shipped, exactly half what my vet charges.

The site looks a little low budget, especially compared to PetSheds but I trust my fellow slickdealers and its definetely cheaper. The same item on Petshed would have been $40 before shipping, which I believe is $5. I'll let you guys know when I get it.

When I first started using Petshed, their site was clunky and funky. When they started really taking off, it got a LOT better very quickly. I assume the others will be the same way.

When I first started using Petshed, their site was clunky and funky. When they started really taking off, it got a LOT better very quickly. I assume the others will be the same way.
I remember seeing a picture of the way amazon.com looked when it first opened as a book store. I think the trend is similar for all web shops.

I just ordered a 6 month supply of Advantage large cat for $36 shipped! Great deal. I called my vet and it would have been $60 through them.

Doing the math that's $6 per tube of Advantage shipped, exactly half what my vet charges.

The site looks a little low budget, especially compared to PetSheds but I trust my fellow slickdealers and its definetely cheaper. The same item on Petshed would have been $40 before shipping, which I believe is $5. I'll let you guys know when I get it.

I think you will be pleased. :) They really do a great job with their products. Even when you email them, they reply back VERY promptly. :nod:

aww they don't sell perscription drugs for dogs. Like ketoconazole shampoo or something. Anyone knows any site where I can purchase them with out a vets prescription?

I ended up going to my local vet and buying a 1 month supply of Advantage for $13 for my cat.

I realized that even though ordering online was a lot cheaper, it wasn't a slickdeal to have to live with fleas for another week and have the possiblity of my get getting heartworms from eating the fleas.

I expect the shippment sometime next week, which is fine since I can use it for the next few months. But advice to people that have pets with fleas now. Order the stuff online to save money, but find a local vet and buy just one months supply...its worth it.

blackmonkey,

http://www.plymouthtravelvet.com/

These guys do local pet servicing in my area and also have prescription drug sales (I think). they're located in Plymouth Indiana and have quite a reputation in the area for cheap vet products. ymmv.

this is an awesome website!!I have a cat and a dog and I have to support them w/ my part time job... Probably this'll make my life easier :P

I ordered a 6pk of Advantage from Petsupplies.net last Monday, and they arrived today, which is exactly one week. That's pretty quick considering it came from Australia and I live in California.

The product itself is geniune, and I will definetely order from them again. Thanks again OP!

We use 1-800-Pet-Meds. They have always price matched for us. In fact last time we got Rimadyl they price matched a lower dose than what we got because the lady said it was the lowest price on the page. Price match and free shipping... :nod:

I ordered a 6pk of Advantage from Petsupplies.net last Monday, and they arrived today, which is exactly one week. That's pretty quick considering it came from Australia and I live in California.

The product itself is geniune, and I will definetely order from them again. Thanks again OP!

Glad to hear the good news! They really are a good company to buy from. I hope many other SD'ers can find them helpful as well.

I would only buy US-EPA approved products, those ones from australia have lower doses, i know because my cousin is a veterinarian. I always buy my pet medicine from www.buypetmedicine.com. They have fast shipping, great prices, and all of their items are legit. they dont have the largest selection, but they always have what i need. They have some coupons running:

Code: "FREESHIP" - Free Ground Shipping on any order $130 & up!
Code: "SPRINGSALE5" - Take $5.00 off any order $150 or more!
Code: "SPRINGSALE10" - Take $10.00 off any order $250 or more!
Code: "SPRINGSALE15" - Tale $15.00 off any order $350 or more!

I used to use Entirelypets.com all the time for Rx meds and HeartgardPlus...they sell under a few different names on Yahoo. Then I went to eBay. Before buying anything, I would email and ask if their HeartgardPlus was EPA stamped. I found some VERY good sellers and they have very low s&h. You can PM and I'll share the info.

I thought this was SlickDeals! Not SlickRipoffs! But hey if you can sleep at night then Great, afterall Its a Free Country, well at least until you get caught. I would imagine though SOP would be to verfiy a pricematch for a company they have never heard of before otherwise you could just create your own website and generate your own checkout with the prices you wanted to pay. And my point was if they were willing to cut corners there were else would they might be willing to cut corners out of a matter of convience for them.

Again though back to the OP Great Post!
Sorry...I don't see any moral issue here. If Banfield didn't want to pricematch a foreign internet competitor then they can maintain a list of such competitors and refuse to pricematch. By not checking, Banfield is CHOOSING to accept it. Perhaps they are choosing to compete with the Internet retailer rather than risk having you walk out and buy online. That's called free enterprise. More power to them.

Thanks OP!! Just got a puppy last week....I am sure this site will come in handy for years to come!!

I haven't followed this thread, so I dont know if it has been mentioned, but there are FAKE advantage products that look exactly like the real thing. Its not logical that a supplier could sell it for half price, at least to me its not. Here is a link: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/petproduct.htm

I haven't followed this thread, so I dont know if it has been mentioned, but there are FAKE advantage products that look exactly like the real thing. Its not logical that a supplier could sell it for half price, at least to me its not. Here is a link: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/petproduct.htm

Funny how someone will post, admit to not following the thread, but go ahead and post something that has already been covered. Don't ya hate that?

Ok, for the sake of saying "yes, it's safe...." Please go back and read post #5, then my reply in post #9. Good grief, it's not like this thread is hundreds of pages long.

It may not be logical that they are selling it to us for that price, because what is really NOT logical is the price you are paying at your vet's office! Maybe that is why it seems so inexpensive to you? A deal is a deal and this one is a great one!!! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! The products are legit and so is the company. I checked them out myself and we are flea free and heartworm free for years now.

Thank you. :hug:

Calm down, just thought I'd point it out in case it hasn't been covered. We don't all have time to read through everything. Take a chill pill.

just placed an order for frontline plus. my supply just ran out, so this is good timing.

my vet charges nearly twice as much for frontline, so this is definitely a good deal for me.

thanks OP :heart:
Does anyone know if frontline is comparable to over the counter flea meds. I thought they were totally different but my friend who just asked her vet said that they worked the same. Any knowledgeble pet owners or vets out there?

So, how long does their shipping take to the US?

So, how long does their shipping take to the US?

For most of us, it has taken about 5-7 days. They are out of Australia, so give them some time. I got my order in 6 business days and I am on the East Coast. Not bad....I think!!

Does anyone know if frontline is comparable to over the counter flea meds. I thought they were totally different but my friend who just asked her vet said that they worked the same. Any knowledgeble pet owners or vets out there?

If I am way off, hopefully someone can correct me.
I believe that the spot-on stuff is absorbed into the skin
and when the fleas bite, that's how they die.
With the powders, it may not be the same? Like they breathe it in? And with the powders, you have to reapply so often.

Also, there are different active ingredients. I won't use the Hartz kind EVER!! Years ago, I tried some in a pinch on my Siamese. No less than 5 minutes after putting it on her, she was running all over the place and meowing, arching her back, just going nuts. She didn't calm down until I got the Hartz stuff off of her. Now I always keep some Revolution or Frontline on hand.

For most of us, it has taken about 5-7 days.
Thank you!!!!!! :hug: Repped +2 for lolu13.
My cat has a nasty case of fleas that infested this weekend. He and I are eaten up with them.
I ordered these this morning.
Tried to get some through Petsmart without a prescription, claiming that I was babysitting my aunt's cats for a week and didn't have the money for a vet visit just to get flea meds.
Fortunately, the local feed store sells Frontline for Dogs and Cats over the counter. They also sell injections to anyone with an address in the country (or a friend with an address in the country).
Just wanted to pass this info along to anyone who may be in the same boat.
:D

Many folks may not be aware that you can ask your vet for a written prescription if you're reluctant to buy from overseas sites. In fact, in most states, it's illegal for a vet to refuse, and force you to purchase from them. This also allows you to buy strictly prescription meds (like Metacam, Deramaxx, etc.) from reputable onlines sources at a much lower price. (KV Vet Supply is one - www.kvvet.com (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=94394&t=259003&u2=http://www.kvvet.com)). Once you ask, they'll often price-match because they'd rather keep your business that have you buy elsewhere. They're still making money, even by price-matching.

Some clinics keep medication costs reasonable - in fact, several of my previous vets would suggest getting certain generic meds at a pharmacy because it was cheaper. But other clinics use huge markups to make tremendous profits off medications.

Unfortunately, many pet owners allows themselves to be intimidated by vets. You're the customer and if you want to buy your medications elsewhere, tell them. I have multiple dogs and spend a tremendous amount of money on vet care - I personally wouldn't use a vet who wasn't willing to help me save a few bucks where I can, like on prescription meds.

And FWIW, I've used the OP's recommended site numerous times with no problems.

I totally agree with wildtama...I had a similar horrible and terrifying experience when I innocently put hartz flea POISON on my 4 cats...within minutes they were shaking, foaming at the mouth, and trying to walk but falling over. I immediately called vet, and they said the best (and about ONLY) thing I can do is to wash all the cats IMMEDIATELY to stop the POISONOUS CRAP from absorbing more into their system. He said that if they survive 24 hours, they will be ok!!!! Talk about horrified...4 cats staggering around with POISON that *I* put on them! My bf and I quickly doused the cats (and ourselves) with soap/water/cat scratches washing all 4 cats; they all (very luckily) survived. I took the two worst to the vet the next day...he checked them out and said we were very lucky...he gets calls 5-10 or more a week of people who's pets have DIED from this stuff...Of course, I started to do my internet search, and found out that this is COMMON KNOWLEDGE all over the internet...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FelineOwnersAgainstHartz/
http://www.hartzvictims.org/

Please beware of this...never use Hartz products on any of your pets! As you read through the web sites I posted above, you will find that Hartz either (1) flat out tells you that 'you applied it wrong', (2) 'sometimes' offers to help with vet fee...but they have NOT TAKEN THIS NOXIOUS POISON OFF THE MARKET!!!!

Yes, I'm very steamed about this...and have been for the last 3 years since the incident happened. And even more steamed to hear that Hartz still sells this poisonous crap and refuse to remove or reformulate it. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HARTZ PRODUCT AGAIN! And when I am in a store and see someone with it in their hands ready to buy, I tell them to read the websites first before they do something that can kill their beloved pet.

(ok, rant over!)
Thanx OP for the great site post and rep to you!!!! - I am going to go check them out and try them out...we have 5 cats and 2 dogs, so any way we can save on meds for them is a huge help!

p.s. for those of you who may write about how the EPA made them stop producing it (http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/flea-tick-drops.htm), please see the pics of the cat which used the Hartz flea collar on www.hartzVictims.org - warning - very graphic...ALL of their products are suspect!

do they have ketamine?

What in the hell do you want ketamine for?

With that being said whats the worse that could happen with flea medication not working? You get flea infestation but no loss of life. With the heartworm medication though it's another story. Heartworm medication is like 99.9% or something successfull and is usually guaranteed by the manufacturer to prevent your dog or cat from getting heartworms.

That's the biggest reason why I've always hesitated on purchasing heart worm preventatives over the web, even though the 12-month supply (6 months for my two dogs) sets me back nearly $85 at my vet.

I totally agree with wildtama...I had a similar horrible and terrifying experience when I innocently put hartz flea POISON on my 4 cats...within minutes they were shaking, foaming at the mouth, and trying to walk but falling over. I immediately called vet, and they said the best (and about ONLY) thing I can do is to wash all the cats IMMEDIATELY to stop the POISONOUS CRAP from absorbing more into their system. He said that if they survive 24 hours, they will be ok!!!! Talk about horrified...4 cats staggering around with POISON that *I* put on them! My bf and I quickly doused the cats (and ourselves) with soap/water/cat scratches washing all 4 cats; they all (very luckily) survived. I took the two worst to the vet the next day...he checked them out and said we were very lucky...he gets calls 5-10 or more a week of people who's pets have DIED from this stuff...Of course, I started to do my internet search, and found out that this is COMMON KNOWLEDGE all over the internet...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FelineOwnersAgainstHartz/
http://www.hartzvictims.org/

Please beware of this...never use Hartz products on any of your pets! As you read through the web sites I posted above, you will find that Hartz either (1) flat out tells you that 'you applied it wrong', (2) 'sometimes' offers to help with vet fee...but they have NOT TAKEN THIS NOXIOUS POISON OFF THE MARKET!!!!

Yes, I'm very steamed about this...and have been for the last 3 years since the incident happened. And even more steamed to hear that Hartz still sells this poisonous crap and refuse to remove or reformulate it. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HARTZ PRODUCT AGAIN! And when I am in a store and see someone with it in their hands ready to buy, I tell them to read the websites first before they do something that can kill their beloved pet.

(ok, rant over!)
Thanx OP for the great site post and rep to you!!!! - I am going to go check them out and try them out...we have 5 cats and 2 dogs, so any way we can save on meds for them is a huge help!

p.s. for those of you who may write about how the EPA made them stop producing it (http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/flea-tick-drops.htm), please see the pics of the cat which used the Hartz flea collar on www.hartzVictims.org - warning - very graphic...ALL of their products are suspect!


Oh what a nightmare of a story. Thank you for sharing though and bringing it to our attention. I would be some people did not know about the dangers of Hartz.

What in the hell do you want ketamine for?
I used to work with animals and we did use Ketamine before special procedures but we had to go through hoops to get it because ketamine is I guess also sold on the black market as Special-K! This is a controlled substance and "sorry" but you will have to find in somewhere else!

Quote:
" Originally Posted by ness1216
do they have ketamine? "


No, druggies still have to buy the ketamine on the streets. They are not that stup*d to sell ketamine to you online. :mad:

Some people, eh?:confused: :mad:

I used to work with animals and we did use Ketamine before special procedures but we had to go through hoops to get it because ketamine is I guess also sold on the black market as Special-K! This is a controlled substance and "sorry" but you will have to find in somewhere else!


Yes, Ketamine is, IIRC, a schedule III pharmaceutical (same as many anabolic steroids and Tylenol III), and has also found some popularity as a date rape drug.

My vet finds it to be very effective when used for dental procedures, and it's a lot safer for pets than other anesthetics because it doesn't tend to suppress respiration nearly as much as other drugs.

I got mine. It took about 7 or 8 days. It cost half as much as at a vet's office. The dog is scratching less.

I write in simple sentences so those of you on ketamine can know this is a good deal....now go find your pants.


For those of you not on ketamine. Give the idiot his pants back.

I got mine. It took about 7 or 8 days. It cost half as much as at a vet's office. The dog is scratching less.

I write in simple sentences so those of you on ketamine can know this is a good deal....now go find your pants.



For those of you not on ketamine. Give the idiot his pants back.

Now that was funny!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Thanks, OP. Just placed my order.

Great prices! :woot:

Shipping these products from overseas is against FDA law. You are also running a much greater risk in getting counterfeit product. In the US, it is against the law to dispense FDA regulated medication without a prescription (only the heartworm product, not Frontline or Advantage). Additionally, you are giving up ANY guarantee the product manufacturer supplies with the product. We have had Merial, Novartis and Pfizer reimburse clients for medical costs associated with suspected product failure, adverse reactions and other things. For example, Merial's Heartgard Plus product does not protect against whipworms like Novartis' Interceptor does, but if your dog is on Heartgard Plus and gets whipworms, I have had Merial send a check to the client for the fecal exam AND the medication to treat the whipworms. Merial, Bayer and Pfizer have all sent extra product to our clients when it appeared that the flea control was not working well, even though it appeared to be improper application by the owner and NOT a product failure (bathing too often is one of the biggest reasons for apparent product failure).
When you add the shipping costs to most of these products, depending on your vet, it doesn't look like you are saving a huge amount of money, especially since this time of year almost all of the products have rebates associated with them bringing the price even lower.
Just for example, our hospital charges $36.30 for a 6 pack of Heartgard Plus, and only $65.49 for a 12 pack after rebates, NO SHIPPING CHARGES, shipped right to your front door. This company charges $31.95 for a 6 pack, a whopping $4.35 savings for a product coming without the proper FDA labeling,often labeled with kilograms instead of pounds, confusing owners even more, then what happens if your dog gets heartworms? You will have to show Merial that you have purchased consecutive months of preventative since the last negative test and they will pay for the entire treatement, often costing $600 or more. Doesn't seem like a $4 savings would be worth it to me.

Yes, Ketamine is, IIRC, a schedule III pharmaceutical (same as many anabolic steroids and Tylenol III), and has also found some popularity as a date rape drug.

My vet finds it to be very effective when used for dental procedures, and it's a lot safer for pets than other anesthetics because it doesn't tend to suppress respiration nearly as much as other drugs.


Dead on with the ketamine...afterall, animals usually don't complain about out of body experiences:lol:


Great information from everyone, thanks for the heads up OP, saving me a bundle for my terrier :)

I agree. I buy my pet meds from www.buypetmedicine.com . They ship U.S.-made products from the U.S. and the prices are excellent. I don't have to wait for a package from Australia, keep my pets safe, and save money.

Shipping these products from overseas is against FDA law. You are also running a much greater risk in getting counterfeit product. In the US, it is against the law to dispense FDA regulated medication without a prescription (only the heartworm product, not Frontline or Advantage). Additionally, you are giving up ANY guarantee the product manufacturer supplies with the product. We have had Merial, Novartis and Pfizer reimburse clients for medical costs associated with suspected product failure, adverse reactions and other things. For example, Merial's Heartgard Plus product does not protect against whipworms like Novartis' Interceptor does, but if your dog is on Heartgard Plus and gets whipworms, I have had Merial send a check to the client for the fecal exam AND the medication to treat the whipworms. Merial, Bayer and Pfizer have all sent extra product to our clients when it appeared that the flea control was not working well, even though it appeared to be improper application by the owner and NOT a product failure (bathing too often is one of the biggest reasons for apparent product failure).
When you add the shipping costs to most of these products, depending on your vet, it doesn't look like you are saving a huge amount of money, especially since this time of year almost all of the products have rebates associated with them bringing the price even lower.
Just for example, our hospital charges $36.30 for a 6 pack of Heartgard Plus, and only $65.49 for a 12 pack after rebates, NO SHIPPING CHARGES, shipped right to your front door. This company charges $31.95 for a 6 pack, a whopping $4.35 savings for a product coming without the proper FDA labeling,often labeled with kilograms instead of pounds, confusing owners even more, then what happens if your dog gets heartworms? You will have to show Merial that you have purchased consecutive months of preventative since the last negative test and they will pay for the entire treatement, often costing $600 or more. Doesn't seem like a $4 savings would be worth it to me.

I agree. I buy my pet meds from www.buypetmedicine.com . They ship U.S.-made products from the U.S. and the prices are excellent. I don't have to wait for a package from Australia, keep my pets safe, and save money.
But you will still lose any support or guarantee by the manufacturer. In fact, if a client of mine called and had a question about application of a product or it doesn't seem to be working, I would gladly help them out on the phone, or even refer them to tech support at the company that made the product. However, if you didn't buy it from me, you will have to come in a pay for an exam/consultation fee.

I agree. I buy my pet meds from www.buypetmedicine.com . They ship U.S.-made products from the U.S. and the prices are excellent. I don't have to wait for a package from Australia, keep my pets safe, and save money.
I just checked that site, and chose a product at random, Interceptor White 6 pack. They charge $35.89 +$3.95 shipping= 39.84, a whopping $1.36 savings over buying from our hospital, shipped direct to your house OR picked up at the time of a visit. We don't charge to ship either.

Thanks so much for posting this! I just ordered some Advantage for my cat and saved so much money! Tried to rep you, but wouldn't let me for some reason. :confused:

Thanks so much for posting this! I just ordered some Advantage for my cat and saved so much money! Tried to rep you, but wouldn't let me for some reason. :confused:


It's ok. I am glad to know that you are saving $. Rep or no rep, I know you will be happy with the end result. :)

i took a flyer and picked up the frontline big dog 6er on ebay for under $50 shipped. the seller has nearly perfect feedback so.... we'll see.

excellent idea splitting up the doses.

a couple of questions - anyone know what the size of the 89+ dose is?
how about what to do with unused dose until the next use? jar it and fridge it? keep it in the syringe at room temp?

thanks for the thread. much good info.

i took a flyer and picked up the frontline big dog 6er on ebay for under $50 shipped. the seller has nearly perfect feedback so.... we'll see.

excellent idea splitting up the doses.

a couple of questions - anyone know what the size of the 89+ dose is?
how about what to do with unused dose until the next use? jar it and fridge it? keep it in the syringe at room temp?

thanks for the thread. much good info.
If you are planning on splitting large dog doses for smaller dogs, why not just buy the Frontline Spray, it is more cost effective than the spot-on product and that way you are giving the exact dose for the size of dog you have, no over dosing that way.
BTW, if you ask Merial about splitting doses, they will tell us that is off-label use and cannot be discussed, but they do explain that Fipronil is light and air sensitive, therefore the only way I would recommend storing the additional product is in a capped syringe or transfered to a small vial with a slight vacuum (a vial from a used vaccine diluant would work well, just make sure there wasn't any vaccine in there, just use the ones that hold sterile water)

So I've been using the Advantage I received for two months now and its working great. Unfortuntely my apartment is still riddened with Fleas! My cat has stopped scratching, but my guests are still being bit as well as myself.

Funny story is that I put the Advantage on my cat 6 hours before a road trip in my friend's ford focus and the cat was in the back seat with me, he has tan cloth seats and the fleas just started jumping off one by one, I counted and killed 12-15 of them!

Anyways, to kill the fleas in your home I found that Boric Acid is the best way to do it, its cheap, natural and pretty safe. I bought mine from www.walgreens.com (http://www.walgreens.com)

what do you do with the boric acid?

I am curious, too. What do you do with boric acid?

I am curious, too. What do you do with boric acid?
Yes, good question, I'm wondering too. I can't imagine that you can just go around the house spraying stuff with this, without the risk of damage, so there must be something more to it? The only success that I ever had with killing fleas in the home (not on the pet) was with the "bombs" you buy at the pet store.

I just checked that site, and chose a product at random, Interceptor White 6 pack. They charge $35.89 +$3.95 shipping= 39.84, a whopping $1.36 savings over buying from our hospital, shipped direct to your house OR picked up at the time of a visit. We don't charge to ship either.

you know thats just great - but my vet charges much, much more than your hospital. this is a viable alternative for me.

i ordered from petsupplies.net and got my product within a week (Houston, TX). only thing i didn't like is that i didn't see interceptor on the list when i ordered, and had to switch to heartguard.

what do you do with the boric acid?
Boric acid is used to kill roaches

You just dust you entire house with the boric acid powder including your carpet, sofas, drapes, and even your bedding. You beat it into the carpet with a broom or I actually just walked around a lot until it all went in.

Its supposed to be as toxic as table salt so its not really bad for pets or children. And its sure a lot safer than a bug fogger or bomb would be.

The way it works is kinda like putting salt on a slug, when fleas come in contact with it, it sticks onto their legs and after a few days it kinda melts them.

I heard from a coworker that when they bought their new house, before they moved in they did it everywhere and never had a flea problem since even with 3 outdoor cats and a dog.

thanks op, don't know how I missed this thread until now...

You just dust you entire house with the boric acid powder including your carpet, sofas, drapes, and even your bedding. You beat it into the carpet with a broom or I actually just walked around a lot until it all went in.

Its supposed to be as toxic as table salt so its not really bad for pets or children. And its sure a lot safer than a bug fogger or bomb would be.

The way it works is kinda like putting salt on a slug, when fleas come in contact with it, it sticks onto their legs and after a few days it kinda melts them.

I heard from a coworker that when they bought their new house, before they moved in they did it everywhere and never had a flea problem since even with 3 outdoor cats and a dog.
Very interesting, never heard of this.

I use 20 Mule Team Borax which has boric acid in it. I put the borax in a sugar shaker to distribute it evenly in the carpet. :look: After a couple days, I vacuum it up.

You just dust you entire house with the boric acid powder including your carpet, sofas, drapes, and even your bedding. You beat it into the carpet with a broom or I actually just walked around a lot until it all went in.

Its supposed to be as toxic as table salt so its not really bad for pets or children. And its sure a lot safer than a bug fogger or bomb would be.

The way it works is kinda like putting salt on a slug, when fleas come in contact with it, it sticks onto their legs and after a few days it kinda melts them.

I heard from a coworker that when they bought their new house, before they moved in they did it everywhere and never had a flea problem since even with 3 outdoor cats and a dog.

This works to keep ants out your house too - use it around perimeter of house. We use it when we go camping to keep ants out of tents and trailers.

Wow, I thought I was saving money on advantage at 1800petmeds (which was only about a dollar cheaper per dose than my local vet price), but this is incredible. I'm a little leery about the whole overseas/conterfeit deal though... but then I saw the posts about pricematching at petsmart. Wow! I go to Petsmart all the time for supplies, there's one right down the street from me. And now I can buy advantage from them for about half of what I was paying after PM? Holy crap! I'm repping the OP for that deal.

Yeah, my friend was wasting her money at 1800petmeds, too. SHe is lucky to have me as a friend....lol. I hooked her up and now she is a SD fan.

No fleas here!

Yeah, my friend was wasting her money at 1800petmeds, too. SHe is lucky to have me as a friend....lol. I hooked her up and now she is a SD fan.
"Wasting" her money at 1800petmeds?? But they emailed me the other day that I can get 5% off and free shipping (great deal, seeing as everyone else in the world, including me, got a 10% off and free shipping coupon in the Val-Pak junk coupon bundle)! ROFL!


Wow, I thought I was saving money on advantage at 1800petmeds (which was only about a dollar cheaper per dose than my local vet price), but this is incredible. I'm a little leery about the whole overseas/conterfeit deal though... but then I saw the posts about pricematching at petsmart. Wow! I go to Petsmart all the time for supplies, there's one right down the street from me. And now I can buy advantage from them for about half of what I was paying after PM? Holy crap! I'm repping the OP for that deal.
My vet offered to price match the 1800petmeds price for Heartguard. They told me how their drug reps have no idea how 1800petmeds is getting their Heartguard, because the manufacturer is not supplying it to them.

Just did a search for Pet medicines. Glad to have found this post. Thanks OP. I am on the way to saving some more $ now. My cat thanks you. I called my neighbor, too! I will rep you, and she wants to give you a shout out. LOL

Well I just ordered Frontline Plus from petsuppliesnet.com and as a hunch looked up the epa page to see if the packaging was counterfit.

http://frontline.us.merial.com/news/news_030404.asp

The frontline I recieved is IDENTICAL to the Product not Approved for US Sale picture.

My question is, just because it's not approved for US sale does it mean that it's fake? Or is it legitimate product , just for Austrailia.

Mine has the Orange Colored bars.:eek:

Merial does not supply heartgard or frontline to 1800petmeds. Merial only sells directly to licensed veterinarians. I work in a vets office and we get calls all the time from bogus companies trying to get us to order their product for them. We report each case to Merial and Bayer to help cut down on these places.
1800petmeds does shady business! Infact they are not even licensed in most states and there are numerous reasons behind that. In fact I work in Indiana where they are not licensed and they try to convince customers to commit fraud by using out of state addresses.
I would never personally buy any pet rx from any other country because you really have no idea what your getting whether you want to believe that or not! The only website I reccomend to clients is Drs Fosters and Smith. They are really the only reputable pet rx website that there is!
Just an FYI if you split your doses of frontline or advatage it voids their guarantee

well i dont buy heartgard online just because it's not really any cheaper than the vet.... seriously like $35 for 6 months @ the vet and maybe $32 online... not worth it especially since it's my dear pet's life at stake.

frontline on the other hand.. is WAY cheaper online... by 50% or more. I'm confident that when I buy is legit but even if it isn't then the worse that can happen is the dog would get fleas... MUCH better than heartworms!

ya alot of these internet sites dont sell legite pet medicine. Its watered down.

This internet site does not sell watered down products. As I have stated SOOO many times in this post, the products are identical to those that are sold by vets in the US. I have compared my products to my neighbors and everything was the same. Numbers on box, how the product is sealed, etc...

You will never convince me that petsupplies.net is counterfeit meds. My dogs are just too dang healthy after these past 2 years of using this site. I mean, look at 'em in that avatar....have you ever seen such cute heartworm and flea FREE dogs in your life? :look: :drool:

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but a local vet recommended Siphotrol Plus II for fleas in my home. I bought a can, but am a little scared to use it in the house, although it kills ants outside on contact. Anyone tried this inside?

Enjoy paying for the heartworm treatment. The manufacturer does not cover treatment cost if the dog/cat test positive. For a few extra dollars it is worth going to the Vet to purchase your medication. Most Vets will match the price + shipping of the products sold on the internet.

Save even more.... Note that the large size of Advantage for dogs over 55 lbs (blue) contains 4 ml per tube. The small size for cats under 9 lbs (orange) contains 0.4 ml per tube. Assuming no waste there is enough in the dog sized tube to treat 10 small cats.
Note that the price - http://www.petsuppliesnet.com - for the large dog size is $24.95 for 4 tubes (16 ml total). The price for the small cat size is $20.95 for 4 tubes (1.6 ml total). I will let you do the math for sizes in between. Use this link for the dose in ml for your size cat or dog: http://www.petshed.com/advantage.asp
(Scroll to the Product Information Schedule)
To do this, all you need are some syringes without needles. I use 1 ml and 3 ml oral syringes with caps like the ones found here: http://catalog.bd.com/bdCat/listProducts.doCustomer?Availability/1/-1=5&categoryID=144&priority=25&categoryName=Oral%20Syringes&categoryImgPath=/ecat/images/f64/oral_c_1ml.gif&sortByField=Product%20Number&viewPageNum=0
You might be able to get these at your local pharmacy.
I find that you can pull up the required dose right from the plastic vial into the syringes with very little mess. You can draw up future doses in the syringes and cap them. Just be sure to label them and keep them away from children.


"Many Of The Flea Products For Dogs Contain Ingredients Such As Permethrin That Can Be Harmful Or Fatal To Your Cat. If The Product Is Labeled “for Dogs Only” It Should Never Be Used On A Cat. In Fact, Contact By Cats With Dogs That Have Recently Been Treated With This Type Of “for Dog Use Only” Product Should Be Avoided."

This internet site does not sell watered down products. As I have stated SOOO many times in this post, the products are identical to those that are sold by vets in the US. I have compared my products to my neighbors and everything was the same. Numbers on box, how the product is sealed, etc...

You will never convince me that petsupplies.net is counterfeit meds. My dogs are just too dang healthy after these past 2 years of using this site. I mean, look at 'em in that avatar....have you ever seen such cute heartworm and flea FREE dogs in your life? :look: :drool:

Well, I would have to disagree. I mentioned that the products recieved were on the http://frontline.us.merial.com/news/news_030404.asp site. This is what I got (see attachment). I just want to know if just because it's "Product Not Approved for US Sale" does it mean that is counterfit or does it mean that it's the same product just not for the US?

Anyone with insight on this?

Well I just ordered Frontline Plus from petsuppliesnet.com and as a hunch looked up the epa page to see if the packaging was counterfit.

http://frontline.us.merial.com/news/news_030404.asp

The frontline I recieved is IDENTICAL to the Product not Approved for US Sale picture.

My question is, just because it's not approved for US sale does it mean that it's fake? Or is it legitimate product , just for Austrailia.

Mine has the Orange Colored bars.:eek:

OMG - They dont approve it for sale cus its in KG in stead of LBS and they think you will screw up the weight.. as long as the dosage is the same youll be fine... They are in cahoots with the Vets to charge more... I found a site that doesnt req. a RX from Austr. Ill post the link later AND they have great prices...

This internet site does not sell watered down products. As I have stated SOOO many times in this post, the products are identical to those that are sold by vets in the US. I have compared my products to my neighbors and everything was the same. Numbers on box, how the product is sealed, etc...

You will never convince me that petsupplies.net is counterfeit meds. My dogs are just too dang healthy after these past 2 years of using this site. I mean, look at 'em in that avatar....have you ever seen such cute heartworm and flea FREE dogs in your life? :look: :drool:
Yea, sure, why bother going to the vet at all, I mean you should know if your dogs have heartworms or any other problem without spending all of that money for a stupid office call :rolleyes:

I've used petshed.com in Australia for (U.S.) prescription only medications (like Revolution).

Products are legit, prices are great!


We've been using Advantage for years on our cats and dog, purchased from our Vet.
I just purchased a large supply from petshed.com. The tubes
look legit from inspection, but the contents had none of the
telltale smell of Advantage, which is usually strong - this was
like water. And it had about as much effect as water also.

So I believe we got counterfeit meds from this website.
It was a great deal, but not for water :rolleyes:

Petsuppliesnet.com was so good in fulfilling my last order, I'm going to order another 6 tubes of Advantage from them today.

The product is 100% legit and worked just as well as the stuff I bought from the vet that costed 2.5x as much. Thanks op.

Ordered!

Any idea what I should use to get my dogs libido more active?


TIA!

Petsuppliesnet.com was so good in fulfilling my last order, I'm going to order another 6 tubes of Advantage from them today.

The product is 100% legit and worked just as well as the stuff I bought from the vet that costed 2.5x as much. Thanks op.

Ordered!
When a web site is selling stuff below dealer cost, I get suspicious.

thanks op - it's really expensice to keep a 60lb lab on Frontline all year long!

1800petmeds.com matches any internet company, are based in the USA and have free shipping. i always find a cheap Australian price than call Pet Meds. :look:

1800petmeds.com matches any internet company, are based in the USA and have free shipping. i always find a cheap Australian price than call Pet Meds. :look:

Where is 1800petmeds.com's pricematch page?

There 6 pack of Revolution for Dog (21-40 lbs) is $82.99 whereas it is $54.95 at PetsuppliesNet.Com.

Well I just ordered Frontline Plus from petsuppliesnet.com and as a hunch looked up the epa page to see if the packaging was counterfit.

http://frontline.us.merial.com/news/news_030404.asp

The frontline I recieved is IDENTICAL to the Product not Approved for US Sale picture.

My question is, just because it's not approved for US sale does it mean that it's fake? Or is it legitimate product , just for Austrailia.

Mine has the Orange Colored bars.:eek:

anyone have an answer for this? hate to say it but i've found a flea or two on my dog since i started in with this medicine.

anyone have an answer for this? hate to say it but i've found a flea or two on my dog since i started in with this medicine.

if you look at that site it just says "not labeled for sale in the US", it doesn't mean the product is counterfeit at all. The "not labeled" part could be the fact that it's for "veterinary use only" in which case it might not have some consumer warnings or such (think - buying cereal in bulk and the individual containers say "not labeled for retail sale" meaning they don't have the nutrition info on them), or it could be because the measurement system is in mL/kg and not oz/lb.

I am confident it's the same stuff.

anyone have an answer for this? hate to say it but i've found a flea or two on my dog since i started in with this medicine.

For the record...I am the OP:

I can speak for ADvantage b/c that is what I have ordered in the past from them. I know that it works better than Frontline. It comes based on experience. I know people who have used Frontline (ordered from their local vets) and have seen fleas...so I stick with my Advantage. As for this poster seeing a flea or two, I know that sometimes a flea or two will get on your dog. Once they BITE your dog, they will eventually die. It kills the cycle. I dont think this medicine PREVENTS fleas from getting ON the dog itself. That would require a dip of some sort. PEW!! So, seeing a flea or 2 may be ok, but if it is getting to be more, I would be concerned. TRy Advantage. It really is a better product.

anyone have an answer for this? hate to say it but i've found a flea or two on my dog since i started in with this medicine.


it also depends on where you live. here in louisiana fleas are so bad even treating your pets still doesn't solve the problem.

"not labeled for sale in the US" means the product is not FDA approved for sale in the US. This could mean any number of things, from the package instructions, to the the drug itself, have not been reviewed/approved by the FDA. Pretty much any drug you get from a foreign country will say this. Drugs that are stricly for veterinary use are labed "for veterinary use only".
Be cautious with drugs from other countries. There is no guarentee that you are getting the exact same product. The concentration of active ingredient may be different, there might be other ingredients added in, ect. Also, there are certain drugs that have been pulled off the market in the US because of adverse reactions. Our FDA is a lot stricter than many other country's agencies. Proheart-6, a 6 month injectable heartworm preventative, was pulled off the market here because of reports of toxic reactions killing dogs. It is still for sale in australia, however.

I use 20 Mule Team Borax which has boric acid in it. I put the borax in a sugar shaker to distribute it evenly in the carpet. :look: After a couple days, I vacuum it up.
More info on boric acid and borax use --

http://www.thebestcontrol.com/bugstop/control_alternatives_favorite.htm

OK heres a Interesting question. My dog uses the 21-40 lb revolution and has for 4 years. Now Im looking at the next size up thats 41-85 lbs. and searching further it is stated that it has the same potency( active drug selamectin) per ML as the 21-40 lb one. So its just essentially twice as much for a little over 4 bucks more.................Yes you know where Im going......OK 2 ideas.......1 Just use half of the tube and then recap the tube with its cap and then perhaps( ging even further) vacuume seal it and then 6 weeks later use the 2nd half. Second idea, cut open the tube( their is always air in the tube to begin with) and then use a syringe to extract the liquid and then cap off the syringe..............Any thoughs? Now please dont just say " dude you never save meds that are one time use only" Id really like reasons why or why not. At most the product would have been exposed to air for meer seconds and then stored for 4 weeks to use the 2nd part of the dose............ Any Vets or family members of vets around?

OK heres a Interesting question. My dog uses the 21-40 lb revolution and has for 4 years. Now Im looking at the next size up thats 41-85 lbs. and searching further it is stated that it has the same potency( active drug selamectin) per ML as the 21-40 lb one. So its just essentially twice as much for a little over 4 bucks more.................Yes you know where Im going......OK 2 ideas.......1 Just use half of the tube and then recap the tube with its cap and then perhaps( ging even further) vacuume seal it and then 6 weeks later use the 2nd half. Second idea, cut open the tube( their is always air in the tube to begin with) and then use a syringe to extract the liquid and then cap off the syringe..............Any thoughs? Now please dont just say " dude you never save meds that are one time use only" Id really like reasons why or why not. At most the product would have been exposed to air for meer seconds and then stored for 4 weeks to use the 2nd part of the dose............ Any Vets or family members of vets around?

I wouldn't do it. You just don't know how air affects the product. I WOULD buy a larger one and split it between two animals if the dosages were the same strength.

need rx for intercepter at pet magastore and petshed cant get onto petsupply.net

need rx for intercepter at pet magastore and petshed cant get onto petsupply.net

The web address is www.petsuppliesnet.com

Any idea what I should use to get my dogs libido more active?


TIA!
a vibrator?

Can I take my pets medications? LOL

thx op

You are welcome! Good to know that this post is still helping some pet owners out there save some cash. :)

Ty Op

is advantage given once a month?

I tried advantage for my yorkies, didn't work that well, and I used it every month. I switched to Frontline and it states that you can either do it every month, or every 3 month depending on the severity of fleas. With Frontline, I only need to do it every 3 months if that. I walk my yorkies around town every night too so they do get exposure. Hope that helps.

We've been using Advantage for years on our cats and dog, purchased from our Vet.
I just purchased a large supply from petshed.com. The tubes
look legit from inspection, but the contents had none of the
telltale smell of Advantage, which is usually strong - this was
like water. And it had about as much effect as water also.

So I believe we got counterfeit meds from this website.
It was a great deal, but not for water :rolleyes:


Your post is fishy, very fishy.

Water? If I suspected water from petshed.com, I would send it back for a refund. Have you contacted them about this? They are very responsive when Ive emailed them in the past.

I am resurrecting this thread to confirm that Petsmart/Banfield just allowed me to PM for Advantage with a printout from petsuppliesnet.com! Awesome deal.

I think, if you have a Petsmart/Banfield near you, this is absolutely the way to go... because there's no worries about getting counterfeit product and no waiting for shipping. One thing though: In addition to printing out the page with the price, make sure it also includes the shipping cost because they asked for that. I had to go back home and print out another separate page (petsuppliesnet is only $3.99 flat per order).

Unfortunately, my Banfield only carried the 4 packs of Advantage for Cats, but I still saved a ton. I bought three packs, they PM'd to the price of $24.95 from petsuppliesnet, added the $3.99 plus tax, and I walked out with a dozen for a grand total of $88.78! The total discount was $61.46 less than their normal price. A quick check to 1800petmeds shows I would have paid $117!

Thanks to everyone who posted all this info. I will definitely recommend the Banfield PM method to everyone I know. This is a huge money saver.

I am resurrecting this thread to confirm that Petsmart/Banfield just allowed me to PM for Advantage with a printout from petsuppliesnet.com! Awesome deal.

I think, if you have a Petsmart/Banfield near you, this is absolutely the way to go... because there's no worries about getting counterfeit product and no waiting for shipping. One thing though: In addition to printing out the page with the price, make sure it also includes the shipping cost because they asked for that. I had to go back home and print out another separate page (petsuppliesnet is only $3.99 flat per order).

Unfortunately, my Banfield only carried the 4 packs of Advantage for Cats, but I still saved a ton. I bought three packs, they PM'd to the price of $24.95 from petsuppliesnet, added the $3.99 plus tax, and I walked out with a dozen for a grand total of $88.78! The total discount was $61.46 less than their normal price. A quick check to 1800petmeds shows I would have paid $117!

Thanks to everyone who posted all this info. I will definitely recommend the Banfield PM method to everyone I know. This is a huge money saver.

LOL, thats a HUGE YMMV !

LOL, thats a HUGE YMMV !

I really don't think it is. It should work for everyone.

I really don't think it is. It should work for everyone.

First, most B&M stores dont pricematch online stores.. Second, that online store is in Australia.

Seriously, you got lucky. :)

First, most B&M stores dont pricematch online stores.. Second, that online store is in Australia.

Seriously, you got lucky. :)

Maybe most don't PM online stores, but Banfield does, and that's all that matters. It's not luck, it's their policy.

As far whether they would knowingly PM a non-American site, I am not sure. But petsuppliesnet is in the .COM domain, so no giveaway there, and nothing else on the printed pages that suggests it is an overseas site.

Interesting side note: the site "petsupplies.net" belongs to Petsmart. Heh. I actually typed it by accident once.

Thanks This Is A Great Post And Will Save Me A Ton O Cash!

Nice.... I have to remmeber this thred.

Glad to know that folks are still making use of this thread. It really helps out the pet owners to save a few bucks.

:)

any pet drugs us humans can use? :) semi-joking... but seriously?

any pet drugs us humans can use? :) semi-joking... but seriously?

Read thru the thread. That question has been asked and answered. No joking. Seriously.

I know there was one person who said these meds aren't the same as in the US...I didn't get that impression from researching it. I need to order some Frontline Plus, anyone have any experience with this? Is it okay?

Sorry to get back to you so late. The FRontline Plus that they sell is legit. My friend ordered it for her dog and they are very pleased. They will be return customers.

Sorry to get back to you so late. The FRontline Plus that they sell is legit. My friend ordered it for her dog and they are very pleased. They will be return customers.
He asked if the product was legit, meaning manufactered for the US, not that it doesn't have actual fipronil in the tubes.
No these products are not legit in the sense they are made for use overseas. They are not in US packaging and do not have FDA oversight and labeling. The product will probably work, but is considered to be illegal importation. When there are plenty of US companies that can sell you the same stuff for close to the same price, why support this one that doesn't care about breaking our laws?

He asked if the product was legit, meaning manufactered for the US, not that it doesn't have actual fipronil in the tubes.
No these products are not legit in the sense they are made for use overseas. They are not in US packaging and do not have FDA oversight and labeling. The product will probably work, but is considered to be illegal importation. When there are plenty of US companies that can sell you the same stuff for close to the same price, why support this one that doesn't care about breaking our laws?

#1- I guess b/c we can save some money. :rolleyes: :confused: :) :)

#2- When compared with the US products, there was NO difference to be found. Packaging, labeling...all the same.

#3-Thanks for threadcrapping. Move on to the next one please.

#1- I guess b/c we can save some money. :rolleyes: :confused: :) :)

#2- When compared with the US products, there was NO difference to be found. Packaging, labeling...all the same.
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As was pointed out earlier, there ARE differences, the most important of which is the FDA labeling. I also pointed out that you can still save just about as much money without using a company that has no respect for US laws so saving money was not the issue.

As was pointed out earlier, there ARE differences, the most important of which is the FDA labeling. I also pointed out that you can still save just about as much money without using a company that has no respect for US laws so saving money was not the issue.

i have two dogs - both less than 10 lbs. I like the idea of using the 55lbs Advantage tubes and applying to both dogs rather than buying more tubes of the <10lbs Advantage treatment. However, the Bayer Advantage website isn't working! Does anyone know if the specific formula/potency is the same for the <10lbs tubes and the others? i can't find the info anywhere!

As was pointed out earlier, there ARE differences, the most important of which is the FDA labeling. I also pointed out that you can still save just about as much money without using a company that has no respect for US laws so saving money was not the issue.



While we are on the subject of US laws and drugs....isn't Phish (as pictured in your avatar) a big proponent of breaking some US controlled substance laws? :)

Anyway, I've ordered from these guys and the meds have arrived quickly, cheaply and worked well on my lil pooch.

I used this company twice & saved money. Always satisfied with the products as there is no difference at all between the Australian & US versions.

I totally disagree that you can buy from other companies for the same prices. These products cost twice as much here in stores or maybe 3x at a vet as compared to buying from this company. I haven't found another online company that sells even close to these prices.

I highly recommend them!

I used this company twice & saved money. Always satisfied with the products as there is no difference at all between the Australian & US versions.

I totally disagree that you can buy from other companies for the same prices. These products cost twice as much here in stores or maybe 3x at a vet as compared to buying from this company. I haven't found another online company that sells even close to these prices.

I highly recommend them!

Agreed!! :nod:

:bump:

Thanks again OP for this site. I just placed another order for Heartgard for my dog and frontline for my mom's dog.

My cat goes through a lot of methadone.

William S. Burroughs kept pet cats. Your cat isn't, by chance, a descendent of his?

As was pointed out earlier, there ARE differences, the most important of which is the FDA labeling. I also pointed out that you can still save just about as much money without using a company that has no respect for US laws so saving money was not the issue.

Well then, just list the links to those money saving companies and we will certainly take a look!

We've ordered from the company OP linked and received the stuff more quickly than a lot of domestic companies. I don't believe they are really in Australia. I think they are really in TX or somewhere and just pullin' our legs!

Does anybody have an opinion or experience with this site, http://www.petcarerx.com? I'm comparing this place with petsuppliesnet.com and found the new site much cheaper.
My order at supplies:
1 K9 Advantix Dogs 21-55lbs....6 tubes for $51.99
4 Heartgard Plus Blue..6 Pk chewables..Dogs up to 25lbs $71.80
Comes out $123.79+3.99(Shipping)= $127.78

My order at rx:
1 K9 Advantix Dogs 21-55lbs....6 tubes for $79.99
2 Heartgard Plus Blue..12 Pk chewables..Dogs up to 25lbs $77.98
subtotal= $157.97 but has 25% discount($39.50), free shipping, you get $5 GC and, the kicker, 20% cash back if you go through fatwallet.com.
For me, cost is $118.47+$9.77(CA tax)= $128.24 but will get additional 20% discount and $5 GC.

This is a great deal but want to know if petcarerx is legit before placing the order. Thanks.

Does anybody have an opinion or experience with this site, http://www.petcarerx.com? I'm comparing this place with petsuppliesnet.com and found the new site much cheaper.
My order at supplies:
1 K9 Advantix Dogs 21-55lbs....6 tubes for $51.99
4 Heartgard Plus Blue..6 Pk chewables..Dogs up to 25lbs $71.80
Comes out $123.79+3.99(Shipping)= $127.78

My order at rx:
1 K9 Advantix Dogs 21-55lbs....6 tubes for $79.99
2 Heartgard Plus Blue..12 Pk chewables..Dogs up to 25lbs $77.98
subtotal= $157.97 but has 25% discount($39.50), free shipping, you get $5 GC and, the kicker, 20% cash back if you go through fatwallet.com.
For me, cost is $118.47+$9.77(CA tax)= $128.24 but will get additional 20% discount and $5 GC.

This is a great deal but want to know if petcarerx is legit before placing the order. Thanks.

I've used petcarerx before and it was great. I used them for my dogs heartgard last year because they were the best price after coupons and cash back and I was leery of ordering their medication from another country. I don't know if they call the vet or not; I never asked. Our vet used to match the prices I'd find online, but a couple of years ago he told me that I could get it for as cheaply as he could so he would just fax whichever place the prescription. Now we just do it that way. I need to get more heartgard for my dogs next month so I may go ahead and try to order now.

Never used petcarerx, but if you can save some cash and get good recommendations for others, have at it.

glad you are still ordering and saving $ everyone. :)

Forgot to ask if anybody tried splitting the Advantix dosage? Did a search but didn't find any info.

Thought I would share with fellow SD'ers where I have been getting my flea and heartworm products for years. This is by far the least expensive place for pet medications. I thought about it when I saw another post for flea treatment. The shipping is only $3.99 and they are out of Australia. Great service. I have always been pleased and have referred many of my friends to them. I hope that many of you find it helpful.

For example, I only paid $33.95 for a 6 month supply of Advantage for my dog. (over 55 lbs.) Other places charge $43 and over. This is just one example. Do your own comparisons to see what you will save.

Here is the link!
http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm

I thought I would add in here that you DO NOT NEED an Rx for any of the products sold on this site. (i.e., Heartworm, Revolution, etc...) As always, you should still take your animal in for yearly check ups. And of course, yes, you can always "try" asking your vet to price match. What do you have to lose? (please do not take any offense vets or vet techs....we are just trying to save $$ here.)

p.s. Give the thread a thumbs up if you like what you see here! WOOF WOOF!! MEOW MEOW!!

Time for a :bump: on this thread. I had to reorder this week and thought it would be helpful to jog some other people's memories to do the same. I know in my area, the winter is so warm that the fleas WILL NOT DIE!!! :(

My wife is a judge for the AKC and judges shows worldwide.

She swears by this website....

http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm

My wife is a judge for the AKC and judges shows worldwide.

She swears by this website....

http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/shop.htm

woof woof. Good to have that sort of confidence and validation.

Their customer service is so good, too. They are giving me 10% off this time around b/c I sent them so many Sd'ers in my original post. lol. How bout that for a return customer, huh??

woof woof. Good to have that sort of confidence and validation.

Their customer service is so good, too. They are giving me 10% off this time around b/c I sent them so many Sd'ers in my original post. lol. How bout that for a return customer, huh??
LOL! Thanks for continuing to check in with us SDers Lolu13.....we appreciate the timely reminders. :woot: :wave:

Thanks. I needed to get some meds for the pups. This is a great site to order from.

Did some comparing with other sites. Hands down, this site beats all others. Thanks lolu13 for this post. It is hard to believe, but we still have mosquitoes flying around here where I live, so gotta keep up with that heartworm med!!

Hello SDers!
My dog often gets ear infections... whats the best way to treat it?
Thanks!

Hello SDers!
My dog often gets ear infections... whats the best way to treat it?
Thanks!

What kind of dog is it? What sort of infections? Yeast like or what? I have a remedy that really works on hot spots and itchy, inflamed ears. You want it? Golden Retrievers are notorious for getting these things, that is why I asked.

To verify everything that you posted here....I looked on all of my bottles from this site (all Advantage) and they are all legitimate by your terms.

I already knew about these 'counterfeit' pet med issues, researched after finding petshed.com (australian company as well) a few years ago.. I thought that they had great prices, now I've found a new supplier, thanks!

Years ago, I paid "Price A" for my vet meds and regular flea meds from FDA-approved legal supplier "Store A" and went on about my merry business, until one day I stumbled upon petshed and found that the price of the same stuff i was using all this time was more than HALF the cost shipped.. darkfrog gets 'suspicious' about that, well i get 'furious' of such a blatent markup from my vet..

So I did everything I could, research research research.. What I did care about were active ingredients and their concentration.. Wow, it was the exact same medicine.. What I didn't care about was all the BS I hear in this thread about being FDA-approved, come on.. That's just as absurd and telling me not to drive an imported McClaren F1 because it's not DMV-approved and doesn't pass emissions and might hurt the environment.. :roll eyes:

I am a consumer trading goods in a WORLD market made possible by the inneRwebb, and if I choose to purchase goods, not 'similar' goods, but SAME goods for a lower price and the packaging is in another language, yada yada and i have done my duty to make certain the item represented is true to its description, than sorry, but I (and most SDer's i'd bet) will be all over it.. <3

No these products are not legit in the sense they are made for use overseas. They are not in US packaging and do not have FDA oversight and labeling. The product will probably work
Wrong wrong wrong.. Quit misleading people with your wording.. The products are legitimate, not fake/counterfeit, truly manufactured by the info on the label..

"Made for use overseas" = contents are exactly the same, however the label uses metric, not imperial measurement

"The product will probably work" = contents are exactly the same, therefore it works the f** same

What kind of dog is it? What sort of infections? Yeast like or what? I have a remedy that really works on hot spots and itchy, inflamed ears. You want it? Golden Retrievers are notorious for getting these things, that is why I asked.

He is an 8 months old black lab. Yes, he gets yeast infections which smell terribly.

My wife is a AKC judge and professional breeder. She uses white vinegar and Q-tips to clean the ears of our dogs and it works. Sounds crazy but she knows her stuff.

We do this on our Golden Retrievers and Lhasa Apso's.

Here is the website for the ear infection remedy. It really does work. Apparently, it is the genetian violet that really does the trick. Read what they say at the site. It is quite interesting. Let me know if it helps.

Purple Ear Solution (http://www.milbroseretrievers.com/purple_ear_solution.htm)

Anything for allergies? My dog gets red spots on his lower legs at the " knee" and itches like mad...... put him on benadryl and baths weekly with medicated shampoo...... I heard someplace that EFA's " fish oils" / flax oils work well.........any thoughts???

Anything for allergies? My dog gets red spots on his lower legs at the " knee" and itches like mad...... put him on benadryl and baths weekly with medicated shampoo...... I heard someplace that EFA's " fish oils" / flax oils work well.........any thoughts???

Honestly, that Purple Ear Solution works GREAT on the red spots and hot spots on dogs. In fact, that is what I have used it on most with Golden Retrievers. Give it a try, you have nothing to lose and it is CHEAP!!!

Honestly, that Purple Ear Solution works GREAT on the red spots and hot spots on dogs. In fact, that is what I have used it on most with Golden Retrievers. Give it a try, you have nothing to lose and it is CHEAP!!!

Here is a copy of what they say on the website:

I am not sure where this recipe originally came from. We just call this the Purple Stuff but it did a great job on Connor's ears. When he was just a lad, he had the messiest most infected ears I have ever seen. We tried otomax, we tried panalog, we tried the ear cleaner from Petco and nothing worked. Finally after about 3 months of messy ears, we found this recipe on the internet. The woman running Craig's training class said we should try it so we did. MAGIC!! in under a week Connor's ears were clean as a whistle. The vet was very impressed with himself that he managed to clear it up, and we didn't have the heart to tell him otherwise. In either case here is the recipe. Be aware that the alcohol can be drying, so don't leave it sitting in your pups ears for any length of time, but as a cleaner it is great


16 oz. bottle isopropyl alcohol (70%)
4 tablespoons Boric Acid Solution/powder
17 drops Gentian Violet Solution
Mix all ingredients in the alcohol bottle & shake. (You may need to pour out a small amount of alcohol so it will all fit.) Be sure and SHAKE WELL before each use to disperse the boric acid. It's easier to put in the dog's ears if you put some in a small squirt bottle.
Treatment: Flood ear with solution & massage gently for 60 seconds and wipe with a tissue. Flood a second time and just wipe without massaging. The dog will shake the excess out. The Gentian Violet isn't supposed to stain, but be careful.
Schedule of treatment:
2 times per day for the first 2 weeks
1 time per day for the next 2 weeks
1 time per month thereafter

All ingredients are available at a pharmacy. Even despite the alcohol, dogs don't object to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid soothes the ear & the Gentian Violet is an anti-infection agent. (Where babies get their purple belly buttons from!!) The solution works well on any ear problem from mites to wax to canker. One vet reported a success rate of 95%-99% and felt those not successful had not been routine about it or had not done the treatment long enough. This solution is also effective for the treatment of fungus type infections on the feet & elsewhere on the dog, for cuts on dogs or people, and for hot spots.
For EXTERNAL use only. Avoid getting in eyes.

any promo codes or discounts?

Here is a copy of what they say on the website:

I am not sure where this recipe originally came from. We just call this the Purple Stuff but it did a great job on Connor's ears. When he was just a lad, he had the messiest most infected ears I have ever seen. We tried otomax, we tried panalog, we tried the ear cleaner from Petco and nothing worked. Finally after about 3 months of messy ears, we found this recipe on the internet. The woman running Craig's training class said we should try it so we did. MAGIC!! in under a week Connor's ears were clean as a whistle. The vet was very impressed with himself that he managed to clear it up, and we didn't have the heart to tell him otherwise. In either case here is the recipe. Be aware that the alcohol can be drying, so don't leave it sitting in your pups ears for any length of time, but as a cleaner it is great


16 oz. bottle isopropyl alcohol (70%)
4 tablespoons Boric Acid Solution/powder
17 drops Gentian Violet Solution
Mix all ingredients in the alcohol bottle & shake. (You may need to pour out a small amount of alcohol so it will all fit.) Be sure and SHAKE WELL before each use to disperse the boric acid. It's easier to put in the dog's ears if you put some in a small squirt bottle.
Treatment: Flood ear with solution & massage gently for 60 seconds and wipe with a tissue. Flood a second time and just wipe without massaging. The dog will shake the excess out. The Gentian Violet isn't supposed to stain, but be careful.
Schedule of treatment:
2 times per day for the first 2 weeks
1 time per day for the next 2 weeks
1 time per month thereafter

All ingredients are available at a pharmacy. Even despite the alcohol, dogs don't object to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid soothes the ear & the Gentian Violet is an anti-infection agent. (Where babies get their purple belly buttons from!!) The solution works well on any ear problem from mites to wax to canker. One vet reported a success rate of 95%-99% and felt those not successful had not been routine about it or had not done the treatment long enough. This solution is also effective for the treatment of fungus type infections on the feet & elsewhere on the dog, for cuts on dogs or people, and for hot spots.
For EXTERNAL use only. Avoid getting in eyes.
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Is this suitable for cats as well or should I look for other options to clean out my cats ears?

No experience using it with cats, but I don't see why it wouldn't work...the ingredients are all safe.

Thanks lolu13 and DJ Dale! I will be trying these suggestions but hopefully not too soon!
+REP to both of you!

i'm skeptical about these sites, as i ordered K9 Advantix from petshed.com, and it worked about as well as water. As opposed to the same product i previously purchased from healthypets.com, which worked great.

i live in the northeast, and the tick concentration and lymes risk is substantial.

saving a couple bucks every 6mos or year, is not worth the potential for disaster down the road IMO.

btw, i would save about 8 bucks for a 12 month supply of k9 advantix blue year supply if i ordered from the oz site.

I've used this place for Heartguard and IT seems to be the exact same item as what i got at the vet, including the small print.

who are we liking nowadays for quality/price on prescription meds??
kitty needs her methimazole refill

i'm skeptical about these sites, as i ordered K9 Advantix from petshed.com, and it worked about as well as water. As opposed to the same product i previously purchased from healthypets.com, which worked great.

i live in the northeast, and the tick concentration and lymes risk is substantial.

saving a couple bucks every 6mos or year, is not worth the potential for disaster down the road IMO.

btw, i would save about 8 bucks for a 12 month supply of k9 advantix blue year supply if i ordered from the oz site.

I see you edited your previous post. Thanks. This one is much nicer and not as threadcrappy. ;)

who are we liking nowadays for quality/price on prescription meds??
kitty needs her methimazole refill

I usually do a search for the lowest price, then go to 800PetMeds to have them match it. I also use a 10% code to lower the price even more. I had a thread about it awhile back. I will see if I can locate it.

This is a great place to buy your Pet Meds from.
They are very nice and very legit.
We pay way too much here in the States for these same exact products.
I've used meds from this site for a few years now and have been extremely satisfied.
Their shipping to the states takes aprox. 1 week and they ship immediately.

who are we liking nowadays for quality/price on prescription meds??
kitty needs her methimazole refill

Here ya go. ..the thread I was talking about....Pet med prescriptions for a lower price.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=90798&t=378805&highlight=800PetMeds

Hello SDers!
My dog often gets ear infections... whats the best way to treat it?
Thanks!
Roxy our Goldendoodle (poodle/golden retriever) had ear infections when we first got her at 6 months of age.
I have been using the following every 2 – 3 weeks and she hasn’t had an infection or ear problems since.

Mix:
1/2 part water
¼ Rubbing alcohol
¼ Vinegar

When I put it in her ears, she gives a low satisfying like growl!

Use eyedropper full in each ear, gently shake pet’s head. Let him go and he will
Shake it out.

Wish they carried Sentinel for our dogs

do sell a viagra type product for any types of animals? i want to breed a weiner dog with a bastard hound!

Here is the website for the ear infection remedy. It really does work. Apparently, it is the genetian violet that really does the trick. Read what they say at the site. It is quite interesting. Let me know if it helps.

Purple Ear Solution (http://www.milbroseretrievers.com/purple_ear_solution.htm)

This link is totally misleading. this says use 70%alcohal, never ever use alcohal based solutions for ear cleaning as alcohal is only good for bacteria not agianst yeast and at the same time it will dry up ears so badly it will irritate the ear canal and your dog will end up with yeast infection. Do not believe me? ask your vet

i'm skeptical about these sites, as i ordered K9 Advantix from petshed.com, and it worked about as well as water. As opposed to the same product i previously purchased from healthypets.com, which worked great.

i live in the northeast, and the tick concentration and lymes risk is substantial.

saving a couple bucks every 6mos or year, is not worth the potential for disaster down the road IMO.

btw, i would save about 8 bucks for a 12 month supply of k9 advantix blue year supply if i ordered from the oz site.

I agree with you man. After going through all the websites and doing months and months of research for my 4 dogs and 2 cats that more than 99% of these websites are fake.I talked to my vet and asked him why these medicine which you guys sell are more expensive than these websites.
He gave me straight answer call the companies who make these meds about heartworm, flea and tick prevention and ask them.
I did more research and find out about all these companies like
Merial makes Heartgard and frontline, Novartis makes Interceptor, Program and Sentinel, Bayer makes Advantage and Advantix, Pfizer makes Revolution.
I called each one of them to ask the same question and all of them told me " They do not sell any of these medicine to any online pharmacy" so they do not know who is their supplier and where they are getting it from but definitely they are not getting from USA market as it is against their policy to do that and if they find out any one of the wholesale supplier is providing these meds to these online pharmacy, companies stop all the supply to that wholesale supplier and end the contract with that entity.
These companies also told me that if you (myself) will buy any of these meds from any online pharmacy and if these medicine will cause any reaction or does not work or if my pet will die from them, companies are not responsible for that. If any sort of reaction happens from these medicine and the medicine bought from any online pharmacy you can not go to FDA for complaint as it is written in all company policy that they do not sell to any of these online or catalog pharmacy.
On the other hand Merial says if you buy heartgard 12 month supply together from any vet and keep on testing your pet every year for 2 years in a row you go on automatic guaranty from the 3rd year from the company which states" Merial will pay for all the treatment cost for heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and sometimes whipworms to even though heartgard does not take care of whipsworm. But after that you have to keep on doing that, that buy 12months suppy at one time get $5 rebate from Merial and test your dog for heartworm every year.
Merial guy also said this kind of guaranty does not work if you buy heartgard from any online of catalog pharmacy.
So guy at the end after this long research of mine I find out that it is worth buying these meds from my vet even though I know they are expensive but it give me peace of mind that I got right medicine and I got that guaranty.
I hope my research will help you all.

I agree with you man. After going through all the websites and doing months and months of research for my 4 dogs and 2 cats that more than 99% of these websites are fake.

/yawn

Nothing new stated here.. as PROVEN, the medicine is the exact same ingredients (to disprove the water/diluted conspiracy theory) and the whole pharmaceutical company saying "i don't know how they got our drugs" doesn't prove or even show anything, other than that it's a big big world and all they know is that one of their many distributors bought and distributed their products (they made their money) and now it's now being resold at 'Company X' and "we don't have any direct tie to them" so we must instruct you about our corporation blanket statement about how "we are not responsible, yada yada, can i go on my lunch break now?"

The argument that people will not be reimbursed if there is an adverse reaction to the drug is a valid point. Knowing that I have proven the contents of the medicine to represent the label (legit), and after initially testing it in small doses (as i did), whether I got the medicine from Timbuktu or down the street, if down the line something were to happen to either of my family members (kitty and doggie), I would not hold anyone but my wife responsible.. (lol)

So guy at the end after this long research of mine I find out that it is worth buying these meds from my vet even though I know they are expensive but it give me peace of mind that I got right medicine and I got that guaranty.
long research? If u truly did 'RESEARCH' you wouldn't be promoting the sale and profit from these vets charging an arm and a leg for these products.. sidenote: And I certainly don't want to hear anything about supporting your local vet and this is how they make money and stay in business, etc. There's other ways to support companies that you are fond of like word-of-mouth and giving your business, not blindly giving your hard-earned money away.

Read the quote there, "I know it's expensive" and "peace of mind" - That's the same mentality of buying name-brand over-the-counter drugs, although most generic (store-name) are repackaged name-brand items.. Save your money!

Fellow SDers don't blindly buy products, that's what this post is for and your research on this subject is lacking and incomplete.. Until we hear you tell us that you've proven the contents of the drug to be any different that what it is labelled as, ie MADE by someone different or CONTENTS are different in any way, then get back to the phone calls.. <3

Thanks hkblur. Well said. These meds are the same. Been using them for years. Total satisfaction....especially in the wallet.

I guess I'm lucky ... it's cheaper for me to go to the vet to get this stuff! :] Heartguard is only $15 including a check-up. :]

Good find for those who pay more, though! :]

You are lucky!! Are you related to your vet????? This includes a check up? Absolutely unheard of in my area. Wow!

No, not related to my vet. :] They are the cheapest in town, and the quality doesn't lack, either! The only problem we've ever had has been waiting for long periods of time to be seen, even if we have an appointment. I'll gladly wait so we don't have to pay out the butt! :] (Of course, there's no waiting with picking up Heartguard, we just go in and say we need more.)

I've been using this site for years - for Advantage for my dog and 2 cats. They are great!! I highly recommend them.

For presciption pet meds, I use www.thepetdrugs.com

Heartgard was cheaper for me on thepetdrugs.com site. thepetdrugs.com was $58 for 12 heartgard chewable tabs (50-100 pound dog) and thepetsupplies site was $61.88.

I agree with you man. After going through all the websites and doing months and months of research for my 4 dogs and 2 cats that more than 99% of these websites are fake.I talked to my vet and asked him why these medicine which you guys sell are more expensive than these websites.
He gave me straight answer call the companies who make these meds about heartworm, flea and tick prevention and ask them.
I did more research and find out about all these companies like
Merial makes Heartgard and frontline, Novartis makes Interceptor, Program and Sentinel, Bayer makes Advantage and Advantix, Pfizer makes Revolution.
I called each one of them to ask the same question and all of them told me " They do not sell any of these medicine to any online pharmacy" so they do not know who is their supplier and where they are getting it from but definitely they are not getting from USA market as it is against their policy to do that and if they find out any one of the wholesale supplier is providing these meds to these online pharmacy, companies stop all the supply to that wholesale supplier and end the contract with that entity.
These companies also told me that if you (myself) will buy any of these meds from any online pharmacy and if these medicine will cause any reaction or does not work or if my pet will die from them, companies are not responsible for that. If any sort of reaction happens from these medicine and the medicine bought from any online pharmacy you can not go to FDA for complaint as it is written in all company policy that they do not sell to any of these online or catalog pharmacy.
On the other hand Merial says if you buy heartgard 12 month supply together from any vet and keep on testing your pet every year for 2 years in a row you go on automatic guaranty from the 3rd year from the company which states" Merial will pay for all the treatment cost for heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and sometimes whipworms to even though heartgard does not take care of whipsworm. But after that you have to keep on doing that, that buy 12months suppy at one time get $5 rebate from Merial and test your dog for heartworm every year.
Merial guy also said this kind of guaranty does not work if you buy heartgard from any online of catalog pharmacy.
So guy at the end after this long research of mine I find out that it is worth buying these meds from my vet even though I know they are expensive but it give me peace of mind that I got right medicine and I got that guaranty.
I hope my research will help you all.
Do not listen to Ekjatt, he or she has 2 posts, and probably works in a veterinary office or a sucker for listening to the vets. The fact of the matter is that these companies like pfizer, merial, novartis etc sell these medicines to everybody outside the united states for much cheaper price. Why because the people in other countries cant afford the same meds we buy for the same price. Also we are required in the usa to have a prescription for these drugs which help the vets out, because we have to go to them to get one, also keep the idiotic consumers like ekjatt safe from themselves. Research, if the price is much cheaper than the other competitors out there, dont order from them. Also I try to stick with canadian or australian sites, as they some sort of "fda" like overview.

On the other hand Merial says if you buy heartgard 12 month supply together from any vet and keep on testing your pet every year for 2 years in a row you go on automatic guaranty from the 3rd year from the company which states" Merial will pay for all the treatment cost for heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and sometimes whipworms to even though heartgard does not take care of whipsworm. But after that you have to keep on doing that, that buy 12months suppy at one time get $5 rebate from Merial and test your dog for heartworm every year.
Merial guy also said this kind of guaranty does not work if you buy heartgard from any online of catalog pharmacy.
So guy at the end after this long research of mine I find out that it is worth buying these meds from my vet even though I know they are expensive but it give me peace of mind that I got right medicine and I got that guaranty.
I hope my research will help you all.

I find it hard to believe that a drug company would put a warranty on its products. How would you have proof that you didnt skip a month?

Anybody know where to order rabies vaccine that has reasonable shipping? I have ordered from Jeffers for years, but the shipping is terrible now.

I'll remind you all again that Banfield (Petsmart) will pricematch anyone, so print out your order from the cheapest site (without placing the order obviously) and bring it to Banfield. And there you go... best price AND no counterfeit worries.

I need to try that with Banfield. If that works....that is a nice deal. Thanks.

Thanks I saved about $36 for a six month supply of Revolution.

Thanks I saved about $36 for a six month supply of Revolution.

Thanks OP. I saved a bunch on Revolution for my dog. That's super cheap!!

Thanks OP. I saved a bunch on Revolution for my dog. That's super cheap!!


wOoF WoOf!! Glad we can help you $ave $$ !!

Just bought 3 tubes for each my dog and cat... Flea / Tick bath's every few weeks just isn't enough for them.. hopefully this works well :)

I have 3 Bichons that have a combined weight of under 22lbs (2 are still puppies) by the end of the summer i believe the combined weight will still be below 30lbs. I dont want to overdose the puppies, one of which is 2.25lbs. Has anyone ever bought the 44lb-88lb dog dose and split it between multiple dogs? If yes, what were your results?

TIA :)

Great Now Ill ship my dog for 3.99!!!!

TREK..............I havent but it shouldnt be a issue, of you wanna get more acurate measuring open the tubes ( or however they are packaged) and draw out the liquid into a syringe and measure how many ml's per lb or Kg of weight.

:thumbsup:Thanks so much OP!! I tried to rep ya but they wouldn't let me, said it was either blocked or to old :(

My little baby thanks you also. :hug:

I have 3 Bichons that have a combined weight of under 22lbs (2 are still puppies) by the end of the summer i believe the combined weight will still be below 30lbs. I dont want to overdose the puppies, one of which is 2.25lbs. Has anyone ever bought the 44lb-88lb dog dose and split it between multiple dogs? If yes, what were your results?

TIA :)
I used to take care of six stray cats around my house. I asked the vet if I could just buy the large dog size flea meds and split it among the cats. He said that would be fine. So I just empty it into a syringe he provided me and gave each their appropriate dose. I alternated between advantage, revolution and frontline plus. Saved me lots of $$ because the large dog size is not much more expensive than the cat size. I also have been buying from petshed for several years with no problems. I once had a shipment that did not arrive within the promised time. They immediateluy sent another shipment.

:) Ironic that I was talking to someone yesterday about pet meds and they, too, use PetSuppliesnet.com They are not even a Slickdealer!!! (well, they are now that I finished with them!! )

Glad the post is helping so many of the pet owners out there.

WoOf wOoF!!

I used to take care of six stray cats around my house. I asked the vet if I could just buy the large dog size flea meds and split it among the cats. He said that would be fine. So I just empty it into a syringe he provided me and gave each their appropriate dose. I alternated between advantage, revolution and frontline plus. Saved me lots of $$ because the large dog size is not much more expensive than the cat size. I also have been buying from petshed for several years with no problems. I once had a shipment that did not arrive within the promised time. They immediateluy sent another shipment.

Thanks for your help. I will give this a try. I used Frontline Plus for the first time last summer and prior to use, Trudy (my eldest Bichon) came home with 8 ticks in the space of 2 weeks. And that was just from my backyard. After applying the Frontline at the beginning of April '06 she has been tick free. So it did the job nicely.

I was just a little concerned about medicating my smallest, as i said, she is around 2.25lbs. I need to medicate them all though because we go camping multiple times from May to Sept, and i cant deal with the horror or June '05 where Trudy had a grand total of 11 ticks after a walk along the cliffs, now if they only had a human equivalent! :nod:

Thanks again OP! Bought some heartgard and Frontline Plus for my brother's dog.

This is a good site. Thanks for sharing and letting others know. I have used them before also and NOBODY beats their prices. NOBODY! Trust me, I have looked all over the web and thos site wins hands down. Great post. Thank you!

You should have said nobody legitimate beats their prices. I had been to this site and used it to try to get PM out of two American-based web sites. The American-based web sites are the ones that gave me similar warnings about counterfeit products and/or products not made for the US market (lacking the EPA registrations mentioned in another post.) This in conjunction with some research I did which showed spotty results for the non-US stuff make me not willing to sacrifice the safety of my doggy to save even more $$ than the best buy I could get from a source of pet medication with a legitimate product.

Not saying don't buy....I'm saying be careful and weigh the risks.

I have 3 Bichons that have a combined weight of under 22lbs (2 are still puppies) by the end of the summer i believe the combined weight will still be below 30lbs. I dont want to overdose the puppies, one of which is 2.25lbs. Has anyone ever bought the 44lb-88lb dog dose and split it between multiple dogs? If yes, what were your results?

TIA :)I split doses with my standard poodles and no problems. Have been doing it for years.

I placed an order after seeing this post and still have not received it!? Anyone else in this predicament??

I placed an order after seeing this post and still have not received it!? Anyone else in this predicament??

When did you place the order? It usually take three weeks for the stuff to get to me and I'm in NY.

Usually it takes about 2 weeks for the order to come. (Give it about 10 business days I would guess...)

Anybody know where to order rabies vaccine that has reasonable shipping? I have ordered from Jeffers for years, but the shipping is terrible now.
In most states, the rabies vaccination will not be recognized by any authority if not given by a veterinarian.

Good Deal

I don't recommend splitting up doses of Revolution between pets. If the correct dosages are not applied you can underdose you dog and he/she will not be fully protected against heartworms. With frontline/advantage, it doesn't matter as much since it's only a flea and/or tick protection.

Like other previous post have stated, buyer beware on products not sold through a vet. If your pet contracts heartworms and you have brought your product through someone not a vet, the heartworm medication manufacturer will not cover treatment and you are looking at a vet bill of $2000+ as well as putting your pet through a dangerous procedure.

For all of you doubting Thomas' out there...I have been using this company's products for years now. When my dogs get heartworm yearly tests at the vet, they are always negative. I wish you people would stop saying that "buyers beware" crap. Until someone comes on this board and says my dog got heartworms while on meds from this company, there is nothing to back up your statement. This company is legit and I wish the threadcrappers would, well....I don't know...where is that dog crap I just picked up??

For all of you doubting Thomas' out there...I have been using this company's products for years now. When my dogs get heartworm yearly tests at the vet, they are always negative. I wish you people would stop saying that "buyers beware" crap. Until someone comes on this board and says my dog got heartworms while on meds from this company, there is nothing to back up your statement. This company is legit and I wish the threadcrappers would, well....I don't know...where is that dog crap I just picked up??

:lmao:

I have been using them ever since you posted the site and have been buying Heartgard for my dog and my parent's and brother's dogs as well. I just got my dog tested for heartworms when she went for her vaccinations and it came back negative.

For those threadcrappers out there, nobody is asking you to use this site. Some on here were able to pricematch to their local Banfield, but my local Banfield will not do it. So I stick with this site and I save $$$.

Thanks so much for this thread... I've ordered from online sites in the past... Only right now I didn't have much time to spare as a new group of foster cats is soon to be headed to my house... So, I called my local Banfield and asked if they pricematched, spoke with the office manager who was very pleasant and they said, "Sure! Just bring in the printed prices and we'll match it for you"...

Thanks again for this thread!

Cool. I am glad to know that worked for you. :)

In general how long does it take to receive your order from this company? I ordered Frontline Plus on the 14th, was billed on the 14th but havent received anything yet. Just wondering because last year i ordered this stuff from Australia and it came in less than a week.

TIA

Read thru some of the posts...I think you will find that the general time is about 10-14 business days. Hang in there, it will be there by Friday I bet.

I just ordered some more frontline. I actually got some for $51 shipped for a 6 month supply by a seller on amazon and I just went to check and reorder through my previous oreder page, and he's long gone! Oh well, good stuff you guys came through as always!

Here is a testimonial message from the dog himself!:lmao:

:heart: I love my human (http://host-d.oddcast.com/php/start_doggieMail/door=180&cl=68&AID=0?id=19942234):heart:

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