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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Felix (Caroline) on January 08, 2008, 12:45:50 PM

Title: Milbemax
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on January 08, 2008, 12:45:50 PM

Just rang the vets to order some Milbemax for our cats,the prizes are so expensive £24 for 4 Milbemax and one drontal spot on,anybody no where you can get them from cheaper,have just looked on vetuk but they don't stock it,or does anyone know of another one which is just as good. :thanks:

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2008, 12:53:01 PM

Hi You can get them from Best Pet Pharmacy (free postage)  but you need to send them a prescription signed by your vet as they are prescription only (POM)
Your vet can't refuse to give you a prescription but it could be a bit awkward.

Annoying to see how much mark-up the vets make, bearing in mind Best Pet obviously are making a profit too.

http://www.bestpetpharmacy.co.uk/search_results.asp?search_type=free_any&search=Milbemax&gclid=CNWKm7fX5pACFQ5OQgod6GuMXg

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on January 08, 2008, 12:56:12 PM

 :thanks: Mark I do think it would be awkward asking our vets,I do need to order them today really as they are all due to be done.

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on January 08, 2008, 13:00:05 PM

Are the Drontal tabs ok from vet uk to use after using Milbemax? Corky usually has spotons ones because he really goes mad with tabs,but I might have to try him with the tabs if I can't get any online.

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2008, 13:32:07 PM

They are fine but Drontal is POM as well. For some reason tapeworm tabs are all POM - something to do with one of the ingredients could be used to make a class A drug  :Crazy: (as I remember)

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Team Svartalfheims on January 08, 2008, 13:39:04 PM

You can get Milbemax Adult for £2.94 and Milbemax Kitten/Small Cat for £1.18 here www.petmeds.co.uk

Drontal can be bought without prescription but it's not that much cheaper than Milbemax and Milbemax is a lot smaller so easier to get them to swallow.

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2008, 13:42:45 PM

Looks like I was wrong about Drontal but I'm sure you need a prescription for Milbemax?

The good thing is Milbemax is a small pill and easy to hide in food but Drontal are big tabs and very bitter - I think they cause foaming at the mouth if it gets on the cat's tongue?

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Den on January 08, 2008, 13:44:28 PM

You do need a prescription for Milbemax as it's not licensed to be sold without one (yet, no doubt that will change at some point). I stick to using drontal.

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on January 08, 2008, 13:58:45 PM

I have just ordered the Drontal tabs already now,but thanks guys,  £1.54 for adult and £1.87 just hope Corky is not to bad to get them down him.

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Millys Mum on January 08, 2008, 16:54:20 PM

Mark i think your thinking about Droncit tabs  ;D
You can get Drontal and Droncit spot on with out a prescription

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2008, 19:07:52 PM

Thanks - I was sure there was something that was POM  :-:

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 09, 2008, 08:17:07 AM

I prefer to use Milbemax, but Drontal is a lot cheaper. My vets dont actually stock Drontal though (and the rescues vet dont stock Milbemax!!), I pay over £4 a tablet, I should ask for a prescription when I am there next week.

Title: Re: Milbemax
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on January 09, 2008, 15:57:41 PM

 :thanks: again xx