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How to get prescription flea chews for my dog without a vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 months and 28 days old | 5 lbs

We do not have a loval vet and I need a prescription for flea medication chewables.how can I go about getting s prescription strength chewable without a perscription

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Published on June 12th, 2019

Unfortunately we cannot provide any prescription through this website as legally we would need to physically assess your Oliver to be able to prescribe any medication.
Unfortunately the only way to have an OTC flea treatment is to buy one at the local pet shop if a local vet is not available.
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  • Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 8th, 2020

    Hi and thanks for posting.

    An in person exam with a veterinarian or valid veterinary client patient relationship is needed in order to get any prescription. Unfortunately these can't be prescribed online for legal reasons. You can try the over the counter flea and tick preventatives but they do not always work very well. The one over the counter flea and tick medication that I would recommend over the others is Frontline Gold.

    I hope this helps!

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