Prescriptions Filled Here, Plus Home Delivery When That Is Easier
Leaving an appointment with a diagnosis and then having to find the medication somewhere else adds a step nobody needs. C.H. Veterinary Clinic keeps common medications, parasite preventives, and supplements on hand at 2588 N Temperance Ave so you can start treatment the day you are diagnosed.
For maintenance medications, chronic conditions, and prescription food, an online pharmacy is available for home delivery and automatic refills.
The medication is correct for the diagnosis.
Dosing in veterinary medicine is weight-based and species-specific, and a drug that is routine in a dog can be lethal in a cat. Filling through the clinic that made the diagnosis removes an entire category of error.
Supply chain integrity.
Products sourced through veterinary distribution channels come with manufacturer guarantees and proper storage handling. Counterfeit and improperly stored veterinary products are a documented problem in some third-party online markets, and expired or heat-damaged medication may look identical to the real thing.
Manufacturer guarantees.
Many heartworm and flea preventives carry a manufacturer guarantee that applies only when purchased through a veterinarian. If a dog on guaranteed prevention contracts heartworm, the manufacturer typically covers treatment. That guarantee generally does not apply to products bought from unauthorized sellers.
Monitoring.
Some medications require periodic bloodwork to check organ function. Filling through us means those rechecks stay on the calendar rather than getting forgotten.
By phone: Call (559) 292-7393 during open hours.
Online: Through the online pharmacy for home delivery and automatic refill scheduling.
Give us a couple of days of notice. Some medications need to be ordered, and some require a recheck exam or current bloodwork before we can legally refill them.
Refills require a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship. California law requires that a veterinarian has examined the animal and is familiar with its condition before prescribing. In practice that usually means an exam within the past year, and more often for chronic medications.
Yes. We will provide a written prescription on request so you can fill it at a pharmacy of your choice, and there is no obligation to buy from us. We will tell you honestly when a product is cheaper elsewhere. What we do recommend is using a pharmacy accredited for veterinary products, and being cautious with third-party marketplace sellers where the sourcing and storage history is unknown.
Call (559) 292-7393 during open hours or use the online pharmacy. Give a couple of days of notice for anything that may need to be ordered, and do not wait until the last dose, particularly for medications where an interruption matters, such as seizure or cardiac drugs.
California law requires an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship for a prescription to be issued, which means a veterinarian has examined the animal and knows its current condition. Beyond the legal requirement, it is genuinely good medicine. Chronic medications need periodic monitoring, and dosages change as animals age, gain or lose weight, or develop new conditions.
It depends entirely on the seller. Pharmacies accredited for veterinary products and those operated in partnership with veterinary clinics are reliable. Third-party marketplace listings are a different matter, since sourcing, storage temperature, and expiration handling are unverifiable. Heartworm and flea preventives in particular are frequently counterfeited. If you buy online, use an accredited veterinary pharmacy.
Not without asking. Several common human medications are toxic to pets. Ibuprofen and naproxen cause kidney failure and gastrointestinal ulceration in dogs. Acetaminophen is lethal to cats even in small amounts. Some human medications are used in veterinary medicine, but at doses that differ substantially from human dosing. Call (559) 292-7393 before giving your pet anything from your own medicine cabinet.
Call (559) 292-7393 for a refill or a prescription question.
