
← Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health21. Okt. 2024 · 10 Min.
This new pet drug made me so angry (unpacking the issues)
This new pet drug made me so angry (unpacking the issues)
😡 The cost of a new veterinary drug for hypertension in cats is skyrocketing by 1200%, and it's not even a new active ingredient! 1️⃣ Amlodipine, a drug we've used safely and effectively for years, is now also available in a veterinary-specific version—but at what cost? 2️⃣ The new version costs $94 a month for a standard-sized cat, whereas the human equivalent only costs $27 for a four-month supply. 3️⃣ Veterinary professionals are legally bound to use these more expensive animal versions du...