Guest nerak254 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Comments from any pharmacists are welcome. Today I stopped at the Walgreen's near where I was and went to the pharmacy to be dead certain that the ointment the vet gave to Aruba wouldn't be a problem for me. I am allergic to both sulfa and neosporin and everything it's in. She must have not been having the best day because she asked me if I was sure I was allergic...yes, I wear a medic alert bracelet! She finally said that she "thought" I'd be ok and couldn't I just wear gloves if there was something in it that turned out to be a problem. I guess I could, but what if Aruba rubbed her face on something that I touched and I didn't know she had? That was the second time I'd asked a Walgreen pharmacy a question about something that could be a problem for me and getting the message that my question was inconvenient. I guess trying to be proactive isn't appreciated. Edited November 2, 2007 by nerak254 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cris_M Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Two thoughts -- First, find another pharmacy. Second, have your vet make a notation on your dog's chart about your allergies. This way, he can prescribe something else for Aruba next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I have already decided that Walgreen's is not the spot for me. They should be as aware as I am about what would happen if I came in contact with neosporin and not be aggravated because I asked. I also asked someone once what the antibiotic is on the treated band-aids, that pharmacist told me he had no idea. You had a great idea about having the vet make a note, I hadn't ever thought about it until yesterday. I had asked about Bactraban, because it is something I can use , for boo boo's and stuff and know that's ok, but never thought about the eye ointment issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Good grief .. I think I would write a polite letter to the head of the pharmacy department and make them aware of your concerns and how you were treated. I have the same issues. I am allergic to many antibiotics and also wear a Medic Alert bracelet. My vet is very sensitive to these concerns and reminds me of safe handling procedures if ever my dogs need penicillin based tabs etc. Even my pet food store knows I have severe fish allergies and takes that seriously - but I do go to a small independent shop. Wouldn't get that at PetsMart! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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