Veterinary Pharmacy and Parapharmacy
Our veterinary clinic has a pharmacy with all medications (prescription or non-prescription), hygiene products, and food supplements for your dogs, cats, and other companion animals such as exotic pets.
The Pharmacy:
Should the need arise, we are authorized to dispense the necessary medications for your pet’s care.
Our clinic, like all veterinary clinics, is classified as a ‘closed dispensary,’ meaning we can only dispense medications for animals under our care. This differs from a public pharmacy, which is an ‘open dispensary’ (it requires a prescription but can dispense without consulting your animal).
Dispensing prescription medications without a prior consultation by us, even with a prescription from a colleague, is prohibited.
The Parapharmacy:
Hygiene products (ophthalmic, ear, dermatological, dental, etc.), food supplements, homeopathy, and phytotherapy, as well as certain antiparasitics, are not subject to prescription regulations and are available for over-the-counter sale within our facility. If needed, please do not hesitate to ask us; we will be happy to advise you.
Answers to Your Questions!
Administering external antiparasitics (flea/tick treatment) to your pet depends on its lifestyle. As our region is warm and humid, we have a high presence of parasites, which necessitates almost year-round coverage for fleas. Beware of ticks; they carry diseases that can be dangerous, even fatal, for your pets and are particularly prevalent in our region. Almost year-round coverage is also necessary for them.
Recently identified in the region, some diseases are also transmitted by mosquitoes (such as leishmaniasis…). Vaccines and antiparasitic treatments are available; please do not hesitate to ask us for advice.
The answer is YES. In fact, it will get fleas from us, as we bring flea eggs attached to our clothes into the apartment, which will then hatch. However, it will never get ticks. An appropriate and reasoned treatment can be applied to it.
Among antiparasitics, we distinguish between external and internal ones.
External parasites (mites, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes) are present year-round in our region due to the mild climate and their seasonal shift. An appropriate treatment is highly recommended, depending on your pet’s lifestyle.
Internal parasites include tapeworms and roundworms. These are transmitted, on the one hand, by the mother during gestation and lactation, and on the other hand, contamination can occur through the consumption of carrion or raw meat. In all cases, deworming is necessary at least twice a year. This frequency may need to be increased if individuals classified as ‘at risk’ are in your pets’ direct environment (pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, or those undergoing specific medical treatment).
No, it is not dangerous for them, but as with any medication, there can be rare side effects that should be reported to us for pharmacovigilance purposes.
As the pharmaceutical form (tablet, capsule, liquid, etc.) can vary, we will always advise you on how to administer your pet’s treatment. Most of them are palatable for easier administration.
There are several solutions for caring for your pet’s teeth. From chew sticks, a solution to dilute in drinking water, algae, or brushing their teeth, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at the clinic; we will be happy to provide you with information.