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Are the medications from 800Petmeds.com as good as the ones from my vet. They tend to try to steer us away from them
.A: The products on the sites are the same as the products carried by your veterinarian. However, I would recommend using caution when ordering medications online for your pets.
The concern with ordering medications online, such as heartworm and flea prevention is that some of the online companies do not store the medications at the proper temperatures. This causes the medications to lose efficacy. Ensure proper storage prior to purchasing products online.
~Dr. Page Wages
Oberlin Animal Hospital
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