Why is purchasing products from companies such as PetMeds discouraged and not supported?
The bottom line is our Veterinarian will not compromise his license for products that are not guaranteed due to crucial differences. The most important difference is the quality of the product. All products we carry are shipped directly from the manufacturer and immediately stored in an appropriate environment (i.e. adhering to temperature regulations). Products sold through channels such as PetMeds are not monitored or regulated by federal or state agencies like the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Their products may have been stored in an unregulated warehouse or storage facility for an extended period of time. Another important fact about purchasing products from your Veterinarian is that the manufacturers will only offer their guarantee on products purchased directly from a licensed Veterinarian. If there were to be a problem with the products, the manufacturer will only support your claim if the product was purchased from a Veterinarian, Clinic or Hospital. If a like product
