04/03/2026
ATTENTION: We want to share this news article with you, as it hits home for us: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=619&Id=13170290
Not all online pharmacies are the same!
Unfortunately, one of our patients is one of the dogs that was affected/harmed by this product. Fortunately for our patient, it looks like he will make a full recovery with no long term effects. If you don't read the whole article, the summary is:
This company was selling "Allergy pills" online without prescriptions, claiming it was an over-the-counter product. However, the label on the bottle says that the pills contain cyclosporine, which is a prescription immune-modulating drug. BUT, the dogs who have been taking the pills are experiencing side effects and liver issues that cyclosporine should NOT cause. Currently there is evidence that the pills actually contain corticosteroids, which is a different class of prescription drugs. All of this is VERY illegal. However, drug and law enforcement agencies currently face so many issues they need to address, it is uncertain if anyone at this company will be held accountable for the harm they have done to dogs across the country. We are participating in trying to pursue action, but the outcome is yet to be seen.
Please be very careful when purchasing products for your pets online. Feel free to ask us if you have any questions before making a purchase. We are also going to post some links in the comments from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with advice about getting safe prescriptions.
Thank you!
Dogs given the product exhibit concerning clinical signs