Cats, kittens, and other beastly things.

So this weekend we were able to place all of the remaining kittens we took in from May of last year. There had been 10 kittens and two moms total, and they have all found wonderful, loving homes. Congratulations to all of their families, and to each of our beautiful cats.

Today, I'd like to share some ways to save on your pet's prescription costs and help you save some much needed cash.

Did you know that most pet prescriptions have generic versions too, just like human meds? These generic medications are just as effective, but may come in alternate forms.

For example:

Heartgard - The generic version of Heartgard is Ivermectin. Actually, that's kind of a lie. Ivermectin is the drug inside Heartgard, but you can buy Ivermectin in a liquid or paste form, instead of the beefy chewable. The cost to buy a 6 month supply of Heartgard online for a 150lb Dane is approx. $65.00.

To buy Ivermectin in a liquid form is approx. $35.00 for a 50ml bottle. To prevent heartworms in Danes, we give 1cc/ml per 100lbs. Meaning, for a 150lb Dane, that $35.00 bottle of Ivermectin will last about 33 doses. That's over 2 and a half years of monthly heartworm prevention for HALF the price of what you'd pay at the vet's office.


Rimadyl, a medicine commonly prescribed for dogs with arthritis or other types of pain, also has a generic called Novox.
A commonly interchangeable NSAID is Meloxicam. Many vets will give this as an alternative to Rimadyl. Meloxicam is on the list for $4.00 prescriptions at Walmart, meaning you can get a 30 day supply for $4.00.

The cost for 30 days of Rimadyl? About 70.00 online.

Common antibiotics are also available at Walmart for $4.00 including Cephalexin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, and Doxycycline. Ask your Vet to write you a script, rather than have them fill their own. You'll save a lot of money fast.

Please remember, I am NOT a vet, and this is NOT medical advice. Please do not give your pet any medications without first consulting a licenced Veterinarian. We have given these meds to our Danes safely, but yours may be an exception. We simply want to make you an aware consumer, and help you to keep your Dane healthy and happy for less money.