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Dental Products
Urine-Off
Hill's Prescription
Diets
Heartworm Prevention
Skin and Haircoat
Products
Arthritis Management
Products
Liver Support Products
Brand of Vaccines
Purina Veterinary Diets
Royal Canin Veterinary
Diets
Concerns About Internet Pharmacies
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C.E.T. Hextra Chews for dogs - These rawhide chews
have chlorhexidine, an antibacterial product, basted
onto them. It is like Listerine on a rawhide because
if you can control bacteria in the mouth then tartar
and halitosis will be easier to manage. Most dogs
love these and so it is great because all you have to
do is buy them and let the dog have fun chewing on it.
For more information visit
www.CETDental.com
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C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste for dogs and cats
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C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Rinse - This product has the
antibacterial product, chlorhexidine in it to control
bacteria in the mouth.
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Hill's Canine t/d diet, original and small bites
- This food is made in such a way that when the dog
bites into the nugget it does not crumble but actually
massages the tartar off of the back teeth. This can
be used as treats as well. Most dogs really like t/d.
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Hill's Feline t/d diet - This food is made in such
a way that when the cat bites into the nugget it does
not crumble but actually massages the tartar off of
the back teeth. This can be used as treats as well.
Most cats really like t/d.
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Doxirobe Gel - This is doxicycline in a gel form
that is injected into periodontal pockets, while the
animal is under anesthesia, to help kill the bacteria
and possibly preserve the tooth.
Urine-Off - odor and stain remover
- For more information visit www.urine-off.com.
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Heartgard Plus for dogs and Heartgard for cats -
Heartgard is a once-a-month oral heartworm prevention
that also controls some intestinal parasites in dogs.
For more information visit
www.merial.com.
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Revolution for dogs and cats - Revolution is a once-a-month
topical heartworm prevention that also controls fleas
and ticks. For more information visit
www.revolutionvet.com.
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3V Caps for dogs and cats - This is a fatty acid
supplement that combines the appropriate balance of
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids to support haircoat,
skin, joints and other organ systems.
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Various medicated shampoos/flushes - SeboRex, Malaseb,
Ectokyl
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Cosequin for dogs and cats - This is a reputable
glucosamine supplement. For more information visit
www.nutramaxlabs.com.
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Hill's Canine j/d - This is a prescription diet fortified
with products that support the joints.
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Rimadyl (Carprofen) - This is a non-steriodal anti-inflammatory
that controls pain in dogs and can be given as a one
time dose in cats. Long-term use of Rimadyl in dogs
requires appropriate bloodwork before and 3 weeks into
long-term use to monitor liver values. For more information
visit
www.rimadyl.com.
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Metacam (Meloxicam) - This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
that is being used in dogs and cats. Blood work should
always be monitored when any non-steriodal is being
used.
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Denosyl (S-Adenosylmethionine) made by Nutramax Laboratories.
For more information visit
www.nutramaxlabs.com
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Marin made by Nutramax Laboratories.
We use Pfizer vaccines at Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital.
February 27, 2006
Dear Valued Client of Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital,
There is a lot of controversy about the ethics of internet
pharmacies. The controversy revolves around accountability
and responsibility for the drug that is being sold. My interest,
per Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital's mission statement,
is to protect the health of my patient and the well-being
and investment of my client. Therefore I would like to share
some facts.
Pfizer, the maker of Rimadyl and Revolution, has written
policy regarding this situation. They pledge to support
their products as long as certain guidelines are followed.
Since Pfizer does NOT sell to internet pharmacies, their
product support does not apply if the drug is purchased
over the internet. They have this policy because they do
not know how the drug has been handled by the third party
and can not be responsible for such actions. For more information
reference
Letter from Pfizer or visit
www.pfizer.com.
Merial, the maker of Heartgard, has the same written
policy regarding this situation. They as well, do NOT sell
to the internet pharmacies and so their product support
does not apply if the product is purchased over the internet.
For more information reference
Plus Guarantee or visit
www.merial.com.
Both companies have these policies to protect the patient
and client that are using these drugs and I feel the same
way. There are some fundamental questions that need to be
addressed. The first question, who will you, as the client,
call if there seems to be a problem with the drug? What
will the internet pharmacy do or say if you call them with
a medical problem regarding a drug you have purchased from
them? The other concern is that whatever money you may save
by using the internet pharmacy may be forfeited by the loss
of the company's support of such drug. It is presumed that
the internet pharmacies purchase the products from unethical
veterinarians that buy it from the company and resell it
to the pharmacies.
My interest is protecting your investment and the health
of my patient and nothing more.
Respectfully,
Dr. Tricia M. Hartwig
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