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Minnehaha Animal Hospital Online Store
The staff at Minnehaha Animal Hospital takes pride in knowing that the pharmaceuticals we dispense have
been acquired directly from the manufacturers and handled properly. We have the full guarantees of
safety and efficacy provided by these manufacturers. We do understand the convenience in shopping online.
For that reason, our clients are able to shop online at Vets First Choice. This website was developed
to give clients the convenience of shopping online and home delivery, while taking comfort in knowing
that the products being purchased are safe and effective.
Online drug warehouses
As part of our commitment to offering the very best preventative care for your animal companion and
to be the best advocate possible for our patients, we do not authorize prescriptions to any non-pharmacy.
It is important to understand that buying a similarly labeled product from a warehouse does not mean
you will receive the identical product a doctor or pharmacy would provide. Drug companies do not
sell to these warehouses, so the source and handling of the products they sell is unknown. Their
products, even with “identical” packaging, are often foreign-manufactured and have not been FDA
inspected or regulated. U.S. pharmaceutical companies will not support products purchased from
discount warehouses so we cannot recommend them for our patients.
We understand that for some clients a warehouse price outweighs the risks of possibly receiving an
ineffective or unsafe product. As a service to our clients, we will provide a written prescription
at no additional charge. Issuing an open written prescription removes our legal responsibility if
there is a problem with the product, and makes it clear we are not endorsing the company where the
product is purchased. More importantly, this allows us to discuss our concerns with our clients so
they can make an educated purchasing decision.
Buying online is a convenience. Veterinarians have worked together to find a safe alternative for
people who like to purchase products this way. The online company called Vets First Choice is run
by a veterinary distributor that purchases medications from the manufacturers. Drugs are handled
and stored properly. You can access this site from our website. Prices are competitive and products
are safe and effective. When purchased through a veterinary hospital or Vets First Choice most
products have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are dissatisfied with a product for any reason,
the makers will solve the problem, replace the product, or refund your full purchase price.
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