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atch for red flags, such as sites that don't require a prescription, lack a physical U.S. address, or offer prices that seem "too good to be true".

The FDA and veterinary experts recommend the method to identify legitimate pharmacies:

lways check for accreditation. Look for the Vet-VIPPS (Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) seal or a domain ending in .pharmacy , which cannot be faked.

Buying dog medications online is a great way to save money and skip the extra trip to the clinic, but it requires a bit of homework to ensure you're getting genuine products safely.

eport problems like damaged packaging or medicine that looks different than usual to the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.