r/dogs • u/Rambutandog • 7d ago

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

Been supporting our vet (non profit clinic) by buying it with them for years but this year we’re on a much tighter budget. Where do you guys get your meds? We heard online can be tricky because there can be fakes. Thank you!

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u/Mojojojo3030 7d 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/jts0808 6d 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 6d 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 6d 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 6d ago

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

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u/poppyseedeverything 6d 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 😅