Malaysia’s first pharmacy for pets opens – Vet Pharmacy
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Malaysian pet food and supplies retailer Pet Lovers Centre (PLC) has opened its first pharmacy for pets called Vet Pharmacy.
Vet Pharmacy is also Malaysia’s first veterinary-exclusive pharmacy where owners can find pet supplements, shampoos, and seek basic medical guidance for their pets. The pharmacy features different brands of medications – which they dub “petceuticals” for preventing ticks and fleas, heartworm, and intestinal worms.
“With the opening of Malaysia’s first vet pharmacy exclusively for pets, PLC hopes to step up the level of pet care offered by the pet industry in Malaysia,” the company said in a statement.
Vet Pharmacy said it will add flavorings into compounded medicines, made on-site, to make them more palatable to pets with picky appetites.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of products and services does Vet Pharmacy offer to pet owners?
What kind of products and services does Vet Pharmacy offer to pet owners?
Owners can find pet supplements, shampoos, and basic medical guidance for their pets. The pharmacy also stocks various 'petceuticals' for preventing ticks, fleas, heartworm, and intestinal worms.
Q.How does Vet Pharmacy aim to help pets that are fussy with medication?
How does Vet Pharmacy aim to help pets that are fussy with medication?
Vet Pharmacy intends to make compounded medicines, prepared on-site, more appealing to pets with selective appetites. They will achieve this by adding flavourings to these medications.
Q.What is the broader goal for the pet care industry in Malaysia with the opening of Vet Pharmacy?
What is the broader goal for the pet care industry in Malaysia with the opening of Vet Pharmacy?
Pet Lovers Centre hopes that the opening of Vet Pharmacy will enhance the standard of pet care available within the Malaysian pet industry. It aims to elevate the overall level of service and products.