Many ask why they have to have a current physical or bloodwork before we can fill or refill medications. While there are many reasons here are the most important ones:
- The DEA and State laws requires that the Veterinarian and patient have a current relationship(which means the vet has seen the animal in the last year) before prescribing meds.
- Some medication requires careful monitoring to achieve proper therapeutic levels. This may include bloodwork at regular intervals.
- Vets can not accurately diagnose or treat an animal that has a previously unseen problem over the phone.
- While is may apper to be the same problem your pet had 2 years ago, the vet needs to make sure that there is not another problem that can be made worse by the medications.
- Eye, Ears and skin all need to be seen to make sure the proper medications are dispensed.
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