Medications
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Medications Requiring Monitoring
Some medications need to be given for prolonged periods of time or perhaps for the rest of your pet’s life. To monitor your pet’s health, make sure that the drug is still working as it should be, and reduce the risk of toxicity or other harmful effects, your pet may need to be tested periodically.
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Your Pet’s Medications
Some medications need to be given for prolonged periods of time or perhaps for the rest of your pet’s life. To monitor your pet’s health, make sure that the drug is still working as it should be, and reduce the risk of toxicity or other harmful effects, your pet may need to be tested periodically. This may include blood tests, urine tests, or other tests as determined by your veterinarian, and these tests may be required before your veterinarian will provide a refill or refill prescription.
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My veterinarian is recommending a prescription pain reliever for my pet. Why can’t I just use one of the over-the-counter pain relievers at my local drug store?
Don’t do it! Although these products are approved for use in people, many of them are not safe for pets. For example, acetaminophen (Tylenol® is the most common example) can…
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The receptionist telling me that I have to bring my pet in for an examination before you can write a prescription or authorize a refill. Why?
According to the AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics, it is unethical, and in New York State, unlawful, for a veterinarian to write a prescription or dispense a prescription drug…
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Why should I consider getting my pet’s medications from Camillus Animal Clinic?
There are several reasons you should consider getting your pet’s medications from your veterinarian: If we have the medication in stock, you immediately have it and you don’t have to…
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Can I get my pet’s prescription medications from Canada?
No. Drugs from Canada are not approved by the federal government for use in the United States. It is illegal for you to get medications shipped from Canada for yourself…
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Why do I need a prescription?
When you are given a prescription for a medication for your pet, it means that your veterinarian has made a decision that the medication is recommended or necessary to treat…
