There is a new growing popularity of pet owners going to the internet to purchase pet medications. The internet makes it more convenient to go through the black market and buy your pet's medications instead of the hassle of paying veterinary fees and the pet's medications. These medication vendors sell directly to the consumer, and it tends to save money. The problem is purchasing illegal medicines for your pet can come with a lot of dangers.
The dangers of using non-vetted Medications
Black market medications can cause a variety of problems, such as adverse effects and side effects. According to Pet MD, the side effects can be from seizures to loss of hair. Another problem is that the medication may not be sufficient for your pet or work as intended.
Black market medications do not have a manufacturer you can consult with to determine the actual potency of the drug for your pet. This means that when you take medications prescribed to you by a veterinarian or purchase mediation from a pet store if there is something wrong you have someone to contact if the drug is defective.
There has been a favorite product called CBD oil. This oil is a product that pet owners need to be particularly careful. CBD oil is not regulated and the main ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the same psychoactive ingredient in Cannabis. THC can create severe problems with pets, and it is highly advisable to consult a veterinarian before administering CBD oil.
Counterfeit vendors are good at hiding their true identity. Legitimate medical vendors will have an RX number attached to their medications. The safest way to acquire proper medication for your pet.
How can you Tell if the medication is from a Reputable source?
Counterfeit vendors are good at hiding their true identity. Legitimate medical vendors will have an RX number attached to their medications. The safest way to acquire proper medication for your pet.
Another way you can see that medication is counterfeit is when the average price of a drug is 40 dollars, and you see it online for 19.99 dollars. That is a red flag. The last thing to check is the expiration date of the medication. If it is not good, the drug will be close to expiration or expired.
Where should you get your Medication?
The best place to get your medications is through your veterinarian or a pet pharmacy. If you follow your veterinarian's advice, you will not keep feeding the black market and place your pet at risk of injury or death.