I posted a question about buying baytril online and the post was locked before I could respond, so I jsut wanted to say the following -
First, I wouldn't medicate my rats without speaking to my vet first. I have baytril at home because one of my girls had a URI and the vet told me that if the symptoms re-appeared, I could start the baytril but should call to come in, and make it an emergency if the symptoms changed at all. I know that he'd prescribe the baytil over the phone (since mine's expired) as long as the symptoms are identical and not worse. I just wanted to have some on hand. I noticed on a website that the price was about half of what the vet charges me, so I thought I'd ask you guys if anyone ever ordered meds online.
Second and
more importantly, I really didn't think through the idea that the baytril sold from a website would not be sealed in the manufacturer's original packaging and would be redistributed by someone other than my vet or a trusted tech. I wouldn't take a risk like that EVER, and certainly not for the $48 savings that I was looking at. I guess I was thinking about ordering Revolution online, also a prescription med but distributed in the manufacturer's sealed packaging. I wasn't making the mental leap about the baytril not being sold the same way. My bad.
I really want to thank members Lise et. al. for pointing out the facts about the redistribution, etc. Since I'm a newer rat owner, I rely on this forum for guidance and advice quite a bit. Thanks, guys.
