Petco offers e-commerce option for pet prescription medicationNovember 23, 2018Petco is now offering consumers access to prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications for their pets online, with delivery directly to their front door.
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Client checklist: Tips for traveling with petsJuly 20, 2018Whether traveling by plane, train, or automobile, there are many factors to consider when vacationing with a pet.
How 'brain candy' helps petsJune 18, 2018The female pit bull had a tough-chick approach to life: Be aggressive first; ask questions later. Her owner was a dog trainer and had taught her well as far as obedience training, but the dog was aggressive toward other dogs in the home and toward some humans.
Pet drug peddler sentenced to 30 monthsMarch 13, 2018 Following a plea agreement, former Orange County veterinary drug salesman Sean Gerson, 49, received a 30-month prison term for his part in spearheading an online pet drug ring. Gerson's sentencing follows a six-year federal investigation into his involvement with multiple websites, illicitly selling veterinary drugs. Last September, Gerson conceded to heading a criminal group that imported, transported, and sold foreign-branded, misbranded, and unapproved prescription animal drugs and parasiticides, with most business conducted online under 樂威壯 his company, Vaccination Services. He had been involved in the illicit trade since 2002. Gerson also admitted to intentionally defrauding/misleading the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, selling unregistered and foreign-branded products to undercover law enforcement agents, and amassing at least $2.5 million from the illegal sale and purchase of pet drugs and parasiticides. As part of his plea deal, Gerson agreed to surrender $2.5 million in assets and pay a $200,000 fine in addition to his prison sentence. To read more, click here.
Recoup veterinary med revenueDecember 1, 2017As the veterinary pharmacy landscape continues to move away from traditional in-clinic sales, practice owners are left wondering how to regain some of their lost revenue, especially for the sale of parasite preventives and prescription foods.
How to prevent last-minute pet medication emergency refillsFebruary 24, 2017It’s predictable. Every day, clients call your veterinary clinic within minutes of closing time to request a prescription refill. “My dog took his last pill this morning, and I need a refill today. I’m on the way to your hospital now. Could you wait for me?” pleads the pet owner.
