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...
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Christmas is almost upon us and while it’s a wonderful time for all of us and our pets, due to the impacts of COVID-19 on mail delivery on top of the usual public holidays and our desire to give as many of our wonderful vets, vet nurses, pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, and other staff a well-earned break and time with their families, and to allow our pharmacy team to give priority to human medication, our service wil...
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…...
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Compounding veterinary medicines uses the latest veterinary knowledge and state-of- the-art technology, allowing specially trained veterinary pharmacy professionals to prepare customized medications to meet your pet's specific needs. Veterinary compounding is an essential part of the veterinary pharmacy profession and was a standard means of providing prescription medications for pets and other animals before animal drugs began to be produced in mass quantities by veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers...
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...
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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...
With over 25 years of experience as a veterinarian and retailer of pet health products, our Managing Director and Chief Veterinarian, Dr Mark Perissinotto BVSc, launched PetScripts in early 2016.
Dr Mark knew that many Australian pet owners just like you wanted to be able to buy prescription pet medicines online, because of the convenience that gives and the cost savings an online retailer could pass on.
We do however know that it's not all about cost and convenience, Dr Mark, our pharmacists and...
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Pet owners choose PetScripts because of:
Savings. Up to 40% cheaper than a vet.
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