Although most animal owners probably think of PetMeds.com as an on-line pharmacy for small animals, such as dogs and cats, PetMeds offers many pharmaceutical products for horse owners at prices that are often lower than the prices at local pharmacies or through veterinarians.
PetMeds® - Offering convenience and savings to horse owners
PetMeds®, the online pharmacy, offers many pharmaceutical products for horse owners with seasonal specials, and special prices that can truly add up over a year's time.
Horse owners do need a prescription from their local veterinarian to purchase pharmacy products requiring a prescription.
In addition, PetMeds offers many seasonal specials, and for horse owners trying to save money, these special prices can truly add up over a year's time, especially if several horses are involved.
In addition to drugs, medications and other health-oriented supplies PetMeds offers, they also promote animal wellness through preventative programs and educational information made available to animal owners.
Examples of drugs and medications that PetMeds carries related to horse health:
- Adequan
- Phenylzone Paste
- Fast Balance
- Banamine Paste,
- UlcerGard
- Strongid
- Equimax
- Phenylbutazone
- Flys-Off
- Traumeel
- Yucca
In 2012, PetMeds began a campaign: PetMeds® Advises Pet Owners – Take Your Pet to the Vet! encouraging animal owners to make sure their animals receive annual check-ups and other care from local veterinarians who can help prevent health problems before they start.
Through multi-media efforts, 1-800-PetMeds® began airing their newest commercial aptly titled, “We Love Our Vets” as a friendly reminder for all pet parents to take their pets to the vet.
The new commercial came as part of a new series of initiatives for PetMeds® after participating in a panel discussion at the NAVC Conference in January 2012. The commercial specifically encourages pet owners to take their pets for annual check-ups and emphasizes the importance of heartworm testing.
"Veterinarians at the NAVC asked us to consider promoting them in a more positive way. And that's why we made the decision at the conference in January that we would take measures to improve our relationship with veterinarians and support them by encouraging pet owners to bring their pets into their vet's office for a checkup." – Said Bonnie Levengood, PetMeds’ Director of Marketing.
This commercial doesn’t come as a surprise, since recently PetMeds® has been taking measures via 1800PetMeds.com to share the recent public announcement from the CAPC about its alarming heartworm warning.
“The CAPC has issued its first-ever heartworm forecast warning pet owners about the elevated risk for heartworm in many of the regions throughout the U.S.”
The commercial also makes mention of the importance of prevention against heartworms, and fleas and ticks, since many fatal diseases can be transmitted via pests. Included in the commercial are Advantage II and K9 Advantix II, which repel mosquitoes that can cause heartworm disease.
“We would like to thank the NAVC for allowing us to participate in the panel, and we really appreciate the feedback.” – Said Bonnie Levengood, PetMeds’ Director of Marketing.
About PetMeds®
Founded in 1996, Petmeds.com is a public company that has earned its Vet-VIPPS accreditation through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Vet-VIPPS is a rigorous process in which PetMeds demonstrated the highest quality pharmacy operations & pharmaceutical care.