Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: First anti-cancer drug Masivet for dogs now availa...

Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: First anti-cancer drug Masivet for dogs now availa...: Some breeds of dog are particularly prone to cancer and one in four will suffer from the disease during their lifetime, a similar proportion...

First anti-cancer drug Masivet for dogs now available at Pet Dispensary

Some breeds of dog are particularly prone to cancer and one in four will suffer from the disease during their lifetime, a similar proportion to humans.

Masivet is a total innovation in the treatment of canine mast cell tumour (cancer).  If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer your veterinary surgeon will define the administration of the tablets and then you can treat your dog at home by oral administration of tablets.

Masivet is the first drug registered against cancer in the history of veterinary medicine.  Masivet is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor able to target selectively tumour cells.  Masivet has been developed to treat mast cell diseases. 

What is masivet?

Masivet contains mastinib which belongs to a class of medicines having an anticancer action.  It is available as round, orange tablets in 50mg or 150mg strength.

How does Masivet work?

The active substance in Masivet, masitinib, is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor.  This means that it blocks some specific enzymes known as tyrosine kinases.  These enzymes can be found in some receptors on the surface of cells, including the c-kit receptor.  Some types of mast-cell tumour are linked to a mutation that caused excessive action of c-kit and stimulates the mast cells to divide uncontrollably.  By blocking these receptors, Masivet might help to control cell division, preventing further development of the tumours with this particular mutation.

There are precautions of administration and these will be discussed with you by your vet.

In trials 40 per cent of dogs were still alive after two years of treatment with Masivet compared to just 15 per cent of those on a dummy drug, according to makers AB Science.

Pet Dispensary manager Lynsey Bacon comments, “Pet Dispensary is pleased to be able to add Masivet to our product range.  We can offer Masivet at an affordable price but we do require a prescription from the vet before we can supply this.  Masivet is not only able to increase the survival of dogs with cancer but also to improve their quality of life. 

Pet Dispensary has a helpful sales team and is happy to discuss your pet’s veterinary requirements and needs.  Further details on both the medication, prescriptions and our service is available on our website http://www.petdispensary.co.uk/”

Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: Financial Benefits by purchasing your Pets Medicat...

Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: Financial Benefits by purchasing your Pets Medicat...: Should your pet require long term treatment for medical reasons including arthritis, skin disease or heart problems the prescription medicin...

Financial Benefits by purchasing your Pets Medications online

Should your pet require long term treatment for medical reasons including arthritis, skin disease or heart problems the prescription medicines alone can run into hundreds of pounds a year.   Whilst clients with insured animals may benefit from getting some of these costs returned, many people who haven’t insurance or have exemptions or limits on their policies find pet medication a considerable financial strain.

Although your vet will examine and care for the pet you do not have to purchase the medication from them, legislation allows you to choose where and how you purchase the medications and the savings are worth this consideration.  By shopping around you can purchase medications up to 50% cheaper than you was paying at the vets.

For people who have not got insurance being able to source medication cheaper can mean difficult decisions do not have to be considered about the future of their pets. 

Some people still find it difficult to approach the vet about this option, be assured that they are legally obliged to provide the prescription and this will not affect the level of care your pet receives.  It is such common practice now most vets are expecting to be asked for the prescriptions.

There are many medications such as veterinary flea treatment Frontline or wormer Drontal as well as medications for conditions including allergies, behaviour, digestion, cystitis, liver and renal support, heat and kidney function that do not require a prescription and can be brought at more affordable prices online as and when your pet requires them.

Pet Dispensary is one such internet veterinary pharmacy and Manager Lynsey Bacon comments.

“We are pleased to be able to offer affordable veterinary medications.  People are still learning that this option is available and once they have looked at the costs, some people can save hundreds of pounds a year by purchasing online.

We hear every day of the amount of money people have saved and some people have said if they hadn’t have found us they would not have been able to continue with their pets medication.  Pet Dispensary has been established for several years and we only source UK medication which is identical to that purchased from your local vet practice.  We are able to offer advice and guidance for people over the phone about their pets medication requirements and how to request a prescription, please do contact us if you wish to discuss this”.

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