Target 11 uncovers problems with online pet pharmacies

Pet medications are expensive, so frugal customers are turning to online pharmacies, but Target 11 has discovered potential problems that could put your pets life in danger. Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor uncovers the risks.

You have to be careful. Some sites are reputable and some arent. And its those shady dealers that the Food and Drug Administration wants you to watch out for.

Janet Scheller contacted Target 11 after ordering Frontline Plus from an online pharmacy.

"It was $39.99 for almost 6 months worth of medication," said Scheller, who lives in West Sunbury, Pa.

The price was $50 cheaper than what she would normally pay.

"When you have 4 animals that you're trying to protect with flea and tick medication, that gets to be costly," said Scheller.

What Scheller got wasn't what she'd ordered. The online pharmacy had done a switch, sending Frontline Combo instead, a product sent from the United Kingdom that isn't approved for use in the United States.

"So they're selling you something that's not legal to sell in the United States?" I asked.

"Correct," answered Scheller.

"And they're getting it through customs?" I asked. "Right," Scheller answered.

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Target 11 uncovers problems with online pet pharmacies