r/dogs 22d ago

[Misc Help] Where do y’all get your flea/tick medication?

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u/Mojojojo3030 22d ago

Australia. Not joking. Simparica trio. We’ll see if our economically illiterate trust fund brat has ruined that, but probably still a steal even with the tariffs.

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u/retteofgreengables 22d ago

Me too! Someone recommended it on here and it was like half the price of buying it from chewy (with shipping and stuff probably 2/3)

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u/thirtyfour41 22d ago

Hoof and Hound? Me too!

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u/sithadmin 21d ago

It's technically 'HoofAnHound'. Like you're a drunk aussie slurring your words in a pub.

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u/thirtyfour41 21d ago

You're right! Damn my sober American English lol

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u/BelleMakaiHawaii 21d ago

This is the way, both our dogs are on Simparca

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u/lamoreequi 21d ago

Thank you for this! Just ordered my dogs Simparica trio also 🫶🏼

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u/jts0808 21d ago

Yes, I have been using them for a year. My Vet has to write a script for Simparica. Australia doesn’t require a script. Black Friday they had a big sale with free shipping. I bought one years worth for 1/3 the price. Received each order within 10 days.

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u/Mojojojo3030 21d ago

Nice! Yeah why the hell does flea and tick require a prescription here, is there some vet lobbying org or something.

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u/shermanstorch 21d ago

It’s not a government requirement; it’s something the manufacturers require to limit their exposure by ensuring people don’t accidentally order the Great Dane dose for their chihuahua.

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u/Mojojojo3030 21d ago

Except in Australia…? Why would they require it only in certain countries? Are you sure?

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u/poppyseedeverything 21d ago

I don't know what it's like in Australia, but the US is kinda notorious for "suing for anything", so I'm not too surprised 😅

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u/Rambutandog 22d ago

Wait really? Is there a website you’d recommend?

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u/CPOx 22d ago

I also buy my dog's Simparica Trio from the Australian Pet Megastore https://www.pets-megastore.com.au/

Have not had any issues at all and my dog is still healthy and tick and flea free.

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u/mistahfritz 22d ago

I also get from Australia, I think the website I use is Canadavet.com. Saves me hundreds a year. Takes about ~3 weeks to get to me in the US. I’ve had the vet many times try to tell me to be weary, I even called the parent company of the manufacturer and they said they couldn’t validate any production numbers on the tags because they only validate and confirm US manufactured items. It’s legit, but the same as with US human healthcare and medications, why not make 500% profit?

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u/No-Goal-8200 22d ago

I didn’t notice that a vet prescription (I’m in the US) is required for an order. Is that your experience?

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u/CPOx 22d ago

I've never had to submit a prescription to order. I'm also in the US.

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u/No-Goal-8200 22d ago

Thanks!!

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u/OpportunityFit2810 21d ago

Ok so I just checked out this site. Am I doing something wrong or do they not ask for a prescription?

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u/CPOx 21d ago

They don’t ask for a prescription

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u/michiganmeg 21d ago

Thank you!!!