Dog medicines are incredibly expensive when they come from your vet. The trick is to find ways to save some cash on them.
Things to consider: Medicine cost, preventive care, and remembering to give medication.
Save Money on Medication- Dog medicines are marked up by veterinarians an average of 150 to 175 percent. To save a bundle, never buy any dog medicines from your vet that you can get just as easily (and for far less money) at your favorite online discount pet supply store.
Preventive Medicine - Another way to save a bundle on dog medicines is to get in the habit of preventing the need for them. A few simple products -- for example a dog toothbrush and toothpaste, over-the-counter dog eye and ear wash, a linatone supplement, and brewer's yeast tabs -- used regularly, as directed, can help keep your dog healthy and fit now, and prevent health problems that might require more expensive prescription dog medicines later.
Careful Timing - An excellent way to make sure you always remember to give your dog his medicines on schedule is to match his medication schedule with yours (as applicable, of course). In addition, it can be another fun, ongoing, bonding experience for the two of you. If you always (or even almost always) remember to take your medicines when you're supposed to, then by planning to give your dog his at the same times, you'll likely never forget to give him his dog medicines.
