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Prescription FAQs
Q. Can I purchase a prescription medicine without a prescription?
A. You must have a valid written prescription from an Australian veterinarian. The prescription indicates the dose, dosage frequency and duration that your pet requires the medicine and other important information our Dispensing Pharmacists need to dispense your order. If you don't have a prescription, you'll need to ask your vet. Read more on how to ask your vet for a prescription here . We are requi...
Our standard shipping charge for ordinary orders up to 1kg is $9.95 which includes postage, handling and insurance for each order delivered anywhere in Australia and you can upgrade to Express Post for just $10 more ($19.95).*
For a limited time, we’re also offering FREE Standard Shipping for all orders over $99 (except cold products or orders over 1kg).
The shipping charge for cold products (such as Caninsulin) is $29.95 which includes express post, handling and insurance *.
All orders ar...
What you probably don't know about Virtual Vet Consults More and more Aussie pet owners are turning to online or virtual veterinary consults when they can't physically make it to their regular vet due to distance, scheduling problems or other reasons. Many Aussie pet owners know that they can get online vet consults from qualified Australian vets, who can examine their pet via video and provide advice, second opinion or diagnosis. Indeed, some online vets will even provide online veterinary prescrip...
My dog's got itchy skin. What are my options?
Dogs itch and scratch for many different reasons and sometimes for absolutely no reason at all.
Yep, every dog has to scratch at some time…and it’s completely normal.
However if dry, itchy or flaky skin is making your dog uncomfortable and you notice that your dog is chewing and biting to the point of wounding herself, you need to seek veterinary help.
Itchy Skin
Itchy skin or pruritus , the medical...
My vet put my dog on Apoquel. What does that mean?
As we all know, occassional itching is a fact of life for dogs.
However allergies (fleas, environmental, food and contact) and the condition of your dogs skin (infection, dryness, oilyness) may sometimes cause more frequent or constant itching and scratching, with changes in skin colouration, changes to body odor and hair loss indicating a serious condition in your dog.
So what does all of this mean? Don’t fret…...
Are all itching dogs good candidates for Apoquel?
That’s a question many dog owners ask themselves. You’ve probably asked yourself that too.
All dogs are different. Just like we have different reactions to drugs, dogs can also experience a wide range of reactions to medications. Do your own research and educate yourself on the benefits and risks. This will help you make the best decision for your dog.
For dogs that suffer with severe allergy sym...
A Personalised Guide to Online Pet Pharmacy
When asking for a script – our suggestions
Most vets are happy to provide a prescription to their clients, and prescriptions are requested every day.
When asking for a prescription, here are some tips to keep in mind:
They’re not obliged to write you a script on request – it’s their choice, and they may require examining your pet in person.
Sourcing affordable medicine is in the interest of the pet , and most vet...