Medications & Supplements for Pets, Paying Too Much?

There’s no doubt that good medications cost money, but the most expensive medications may not be the best. A recent study asked consumers to compare pain medication priced at $2.50 with pain medication priced at 10 cents. The consumers were actually given sugar pills, but 85% reported significant relief from the $2.50 pill compared with 61% reporting relief from the 10 cent pill.
So, how do you get the best product for the best price. Certainly, we can use price as a guide, but we should not use it as the only indicator of effectiveness. We must also consider
· What do veterinarians recommend
· Which companies have 3rd party laboratories that verify purity and concentration
· What helps our pets so that we can see the difference in their health

Among the products I recommend are some that are very inexpensive and some that are expensive. My favorite inexpensive product is moxa. Moxa is a rolled up herbal cigar that we light and hold near the skin to warm acupuncture points and ease arthritic joints. I give all my clients free moxa because it allows them to treat their pets between acupuncture visits and extend the benefit of the visit.

Many veterinarians, including me, recommend meds and supplements that contain the highest quality ingredients. These products are much more likely to be effective than are cheaper products—so why waste your money. Among the best veterinary products are

1. Flower essences from http://www.spiritessence.com/,


2. Chinese herbal remedies from http://www.kanherb.com/,


3. Omega 3 fish oils from http://www.nordicnaturals.com/,


4. Omega 3 flax products from http://www.designinghealth.com/.

With each of these companies, consumers can feel certain they are purchasing pure, unadulterated supplements that have not been contaminated with heavy metals or melamine.