Counterfeit Heartworm Meds, Fake Cancer Cures and Sketchy Pet Service Providers

Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast

The veterinary and pet worlds were rocked once again by recent allegations that counterfeit heartworm preventives and fake cancer cures were being sold online as well as a high-profile animal abuse case involving a doggie daycare facility in North Carolina. This week, hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT reveal the latest counterfeit heartworm scare, this time involving purchases made at Amazon.com. A Minnesota (!!!) dog was diagnosed with heartworm disease after it was discovered the preventive she purchased was fake. Our hosts also discuss the online company recently found guilty of selling phony cancer cures disguised as legitimate medications. Finally, what about sketchy pet care service providers? A breaking news story from North Carolina reveals the importance of veterinary professionals working with lay pet care providers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pets. Viewfinders, how are you handling these issues? What are you telling your clients about online medication purchases? How do you recommend pet care services you don’t provide to the pet parents in your community? What should our profession be doing? Thanks for listening, please share and subscribe, and leave us a review on iTunes! See you next week!