Our dog's been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease, where the pituiary gland secretes too much hormone. We don't have pet insurance. She was drinking like a fish, peeing everywhere and ravenous appetite. Humans can get it too but it's rarer than in dogs. She's to be on tablets for the rest of her life and is 11. They're £96 for 30 and vet's now prescribing 180 for 6 months so almost £600. May get them cheaper online but am a bit reluctant to buy medication from the Net.
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Vets charge too much for animal medication.
Friedchickenrocks · 25/03/2024 19:51
user1471556818 · 25/03/2024 19:53
Yes they are ridiculous in price .Definitely worth getting a prescription from the vets which will be charged for and getting them from online pet drug company .
I saved over 70 p per tablet
Friedchickenrocks · 25/03/2024 19:55
Yes, thanks. Can get them for £333 plus the £16 he wants for a prescription. Shows vets are making a huge profit.
user1471556818 · 25/03/2024 19:53
Yes they are ridiculous in price .Definitely worth getting a prescription from the vets which will be charged for and getting them from online pet drug company .
I saved over 70 p per tablet
Randomsabreur · 25/03/2024 19:57
The vet isn't making that profit, the drug company is...
Friedchickenrocks · 25/03/2024 19:55
Yes, thanks. Can get them for £333 plus the £16 he wants for a prescription. Shows vets are making a huge profit.
user1471556818 · 25/03/2024 19:53
Yes they are ridiculous in price .Definitely worth getting a prescription from the vets which will be charged for and getting them from online pet drug company .
I saved over 70 p per tablet
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Vinorosso74 · 25/03/2024 20:50
I've used animeddirect.co.uk and viovet for medication.
I spoke to a nurse at our vets and she said they aren't able to buy the medication in anywhere close to the price the online pet pharmacies do. Guess it's all down to bulk buying. Vet practices are usually happy to do prescriptions and most even offer straight away.
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