9OYS Consumer Watch tonight at 10:00
Underground Pet Medications: Putting Fido in danger?
Reporter: Corinne Huatala
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) -They aren't hard to find. Pet medications are sold everywhere from on-line sites to big box stores, but ever wonder why they are so much cheaper than at a veterinarian clinic? 9OYS posed the question to veterinarians.
The answer; "Frankly, it is disappointing," tells Dr. Richard Panzero, "I like to think of us as an honest profession."
9OYS found Fido's medications are being diverted. Manufacturers are turning a blind eye and veterinarians are making nice buck off of it.
Tonight on 9OYS at 10pm see how the growing unlawful pet med trade is putting man's best friend in danger.
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