Animal Drug FAQ (FDA)
The FDA's FAQ about animal drugs: how they are approved, reporting adverse events with animal drugs, and more.
Medication & Prescriptions
Your pet’s good health is your veterinarian’s primary goal, and he or she will prescribe, administer and monitor the proper medications to achieve that goal.
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OTC Sales of Livestock Antibiotics End in June 2023: How to Prepare
Beginning on June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will require a prescription from a veterinarian licensed in the state where the animals are housed.
Pet Medication Disposal
Keep your pets and family safe from unintentional medication exposure and reduce the risk of drugs ending up in our waterways by properly disposing of leftover or unneeded pet medications.
Pet Medications: Issues to Consider When Purchasing Online or at a Retail Pharmacy
Are you considering purchasing your pet's medications from an Internet or mail-order company, or having its prescriptions filled at a community or retail pharmacy? Before you purchase medications from a source other than your veterinarian, you may want to consider these issues.
Pet Prescriptions: Your Animal's Health Always Comes First
Your veterinarian has extensive education in animal medications and is best qualified to prescribe the correct medication for your pet in the right form at the appropriate dosage. There are important differences between pets and people in terms of dosages, potential adverse reactions, and reasons for use of various medications.
Recalls & Warnings
We publish information about animal drug and food recalls.