Hi I’m opening a pet store that just sells supplies-no puppies (except when mine visit, of course.) or other animals besides rescues coming in. What supplies do other pet stores seem to be lacking?

Frozen raw food

where can i find discount pet meds?

Online is usually just as expensive as any vet would be.
Sure, the price may be slightly lower, but you need to factor in shipping costs. The vet I worked at based it’s prices off of the prices online. And places like Petco and PetSmart are higher then these.

Your best bet is your vet. Not only are their prices better, but they have on record anything your pet has taken in case there is a reaction or the pets get sick.

im getting a betta what are some pet supplies i should have

1x 5-10 gallon tank
1x soft filter such as a sponge filter or trickle filter
1x heater suitable for the volume
soft decor of choice - no sharp decor, no plastic plants, nothing the fish can get stuck in
1x master liquid water test kit
1x water syphon
2x buckets for water changes
1x thermometer
1x pack high quality betta food

And research on how to do the nitrogen cycle, which takes 2-6 weeks. You can never buy fish and tank at the same time! A lot of stores refuse to sell that anyway.

A Betta has the same basic needs as any other tropical fish, they need a filtered tank that has completed the nitrogen cycle and gets weekly partial water changes.

Pet meds are costing me way too much money at my local pet med retailer. I have a few cats and 1 dog, and I’m constantly trying to keep them vaccinated and healthy. I care for them very much, but it is also costing me some money. Where can I go to buy pet meds at a discount?

For flea & tick control, I get mine from PetEdge.com. I have 6 dogs & their cost is the lowest I’ve found & there are discounts for bulk orders. I also get all my pet treats, shampoos, toys & clothes from them. It’s the same place PetsMart & Petco get their supplies.

My dog doesn’t tolerate flea & tick medicines; I’ve tried Advantix, Frontline, and a couple brands from the vet with no luck. They all irritate her skin and make her itch more. She definitely needs something because whenever I stop giving her the medicine, the fleas come back. Does anyone have some suggestions?

Yes! I’ve had the exact same problem with my dog who is allergic to fleas. Any product like Advantix was good at killing the fleas within an hour or two, but by then she’d been bitten and would begin to show signs of her allergic reaction. Just 3 weeks ago, I stumbled upon a product that contains Neem Oil, which is a natural repellent, and I haven’t had a single problem since. It’s inexpensive and comes in many forms for both humans and pets — shampoo, spray, and even capsules that can be taken internally (I’m pretty sure those are for humans). There are many companies that manufacture it and many places that sell it. I bought mine from Amazon on the internet but many Petco’s also carry it.

The shampoo I bought contains very little detergent so I have to use a regular shampoo first to thoroughly clean her, then I follow up with the Neem Oil shampoo which leaves a slight residue to repel the fleas. It doesn’t leave an oily feel and at least in my case, it’s been 100% effective.

Good luck and hope this helps!

a 8 pound puppy mixed with a 60 pound pack of frontline plus. is there an overdose?

yes it would be way to much for your puppy you need to call a vet…

I usually will get Frontline from the vet, but this time Ibought a brand from Walmart. My dog seems to be scratching. Can I put a flea collar on her even though I just applied the ointment a few days ago? She got so sick from a tick bite several months ago and was on antibiotics for thirty days. I just don’t want this to happen to her again!

I wouldn’t apply any other medicated product to your dog, especially not a flea collar. Some medicated collars and other flea and tick products contain Pyrethrins or Pyrethrum which can cause sever adverse affects in some animals.

Pyrthrins are produced from the Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium plant and appear to cause sever reactions in some animals. I try to avoid any medication that uses them, just in case. Always check the label.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_pyrethrin_pyrethroid_toxicity

If you still have the box that the original Walmart box came in, then it should have information regarding the amount of time needed to elapse before applying any other products. If you don’t have the box go back to the store and read the details on the box there.

As with us humans mixing medications is a definite No No and could cause an overdose.

While you are waiting until it is safe to apply frontline you could try some of the natural remedies such as tea tree or citrus shampoos on the market. They are not as effective as frontline but offer some relief.

http://www.fleaandtickcontrol.co.uk/home/category/natural-remedies/

You may also want to alter your normal routine for a while, keeping your dog away from sources of fleas and ticks. Keep your dog away from other dogs who are likely to transfer fleas for example. Keep him out of long grass and woodland where ticks like to hide out.

But before using any other flea and tick control product consult your local vet. They have probably come across this situation many times so will be able to offer you the best advice.

my dog has open wounds due to scratching. she has a lot of open wounds. i was wondering if is it safe to use frontline plus because i think i need to get rid of her tick and fleas.

if your dog already has ticks and fleas you need to take her to the vet immediatly she could get diseases from the ticks.
frontline is for the prevention of fleas and ticks and it works well but it wont get rid of ticks that are already there.
your vet should give you a cream to get rid of the fleas and ticks

good luck!

I just need any tips to get rid of fleas… what is the best product to get rid of fleas on a small dog?

You’re better off using Advantage or Frontline. If your dog gets frequent baths however both of those wash off a bit (Advantage is supposed to wash off a LOT faster though).

I want to buy some different kinds of pet supplies. I need some good suggestions.

Oh, try this website http://www.milanoo.com/wholesale-Pet-Clothes-c343.
It will help you. There are many kinds of pet supplies.