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VetRxDirect will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, for Thanksgiving Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products. Due to the holiday shipping rush, please consider ordering early to allow extra time for any postal delays.
2025 Thanksgiving Pharmacy Hours:
Thursday, November 27: CLOSED.
Friday, November 28: Open regular business hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST.
2025 Thanksgiving Shipping Schedule:
Monday, November 24: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week*
Wednesday, November 26: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Thursday, November 27: CLOSED.
Friday, November 28: No temperature-sensitive orders shipped.
Monday, December 1: Resume normal shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 2:30 PM CST to be shipped the same day.
You may leave us a text message or send us an email at info@vetrxdirect.com anytime. We’ll return your message during our next business hours.
In our modern world with ever-evolving technology, new pet medications are constantly being developed and making their way to the market. Although a net benefit for everyone, it can sometimes feel like we’ve forgotten where we came from. Our furred friends often possess a stronger bond with nature than we do, so wouldn’t it make sense to treat them with something natural?
One of these products is the newly created Moko Pet line, a series of natural topical products made from Manuka honey. Throughout thousands of years of history, honey has been used as a natural agent for wound healing. Studies in more recent times have revealed that the golden substance actually has antibacterial/antifungal properties and may also be effective in treating burns, ulcers, and wounds. Manuka honey is a special honey with high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), the compound responsible for honey’s antimicrobial action.2 Harvested from Manuka flowers in New Zealand, it possesses up to 100 times the MGO concentration of normal honey.3 In particular, it is noted to be effective against strings of pathogens that have built up resistance to common antibiotic therapy. With much in vitro data, the FDA has approved formulations of it that are being utilized in human wound dressings.1 Manuka honey has demonstrated numerous uses already, and undoubtedly holds the potential for even more.
Moko has taken this very same key ingredient and created a line of skincare products for our pets, allowing them to also reap the benefits of this natural healing wonder. Their current lineup consists of five diverse products with different use cases, all of which can be found at VetRXDirect.
The Manuka Dog Wash is a nourishing cleanser suitable for all dog breeds and is noted to soothe and hydrate the skin. Rich fatty acids, vitamin E, and proteins work synergistically to rehydrate your dog’s coat.
To deeply cleanse your dog’s ears, look no further than the Manuka Ear Wipes. These wipes take advantage of the honey’s inherent humectant (retaining moisture) properties, avoiding drying out the delicate skin of the ear canal while reducing infection risk.
The Manuka Hot Spot is the go-to for skin irritation and redness, offering a calming cream that can help reduce inflammation from hot spots. A hypoallergenic formulation helps to avoid potential reactions that more sensitive canines might have with harsher products.
Crafted from organic butters and oils, the Manuka Paw Balm benefits the skin on the paw pads and nose by alleviating dryness. Perfect for a dog that’s always out and about, this balm can improve and protect paw health.
The Manuka Wound Ointment leverages the healing properties of honey. This ointment is formulated to thoroughly relieve any cuts, scrapes, or abrasions a dog might pick up throughout their day.
Moko’s product line represents a return to the organic roots of medicine, while still relying on clinical data and science to support its efficacy. The untapped power of Manuka honey and its current benefits offer a glimpse into the future, while building off the natural foundations of our past.
Where Does Moko Manuka Honey Come From?
Moko Manuka honey is harvested from the company’s family farm deep in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand. It is the same certified, lab-tested, medical-grade Manuka honey they use for their human products at First Honey®. Learn more.
What other Ingredients are in Moko Pet Products?
Moko Pet is committed to utilizing clean and pure bioactive ingredients for their skincare products. Medical-grade Manuka honey is the core of the Moko Pet line; however, they harness the natural benefits of several other ingredients. These include beeswax, sunflower, allantoin, aloe vera, chamomile, coconut oil, witch hazel, safflower, olive oil, and oat kernel.
About the Author
This article was written by VetRxDirect pharmacy intern Stanley.
My turtle, Oogway, will swim in whatever direction someone walks to ask for treats -Stanley, PharmD Candidate, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
Citations-
Sinha S, Sehgal A, Ray S, Sehgal R. Benefits of Manuka Honey in the Management of Infectious Diseases: Recent Advances and Prospects. Mini Rev Med Chem. 2023;23(20):1928-1941. doi: 10.2174/1389557523666230605120717. PMID: 37282661.
Johnston M, McBride M, Dahiya D, Owusu-Apenten R, Nigam PS. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. AIMS Microbiol. 2018 Nov 27;4(4):655-664. doi: 10.3934/microbiol.2018.4.655. PMID: 31294240; PMCID: PMC6613335.
Dominique, J. (2024, September 21). The golden benefits of routine ear cleaning. Moko. https://mokopet.com/blogs/blog/the-golden-benefits-of-routine-ear-cleaning
VetRxDirect will be closed to observe Labor Day on Monday, September 1st, 2025.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.
Thursday, August 28: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week.
Friday, August 29: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Saturday, August 30: Regular pharmacy hours. No orders will ship.
Sunday, August 31: CLOSED.
Monday, September 1: CLOSED.
Tuesday, September 2: Resume normal hours and shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST in order to be shipped out on the same day. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave a message or send us an email at info@vetrxdirect.com anytime. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies during our next business day after your message.
VetRxDirect will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.
Tuesday, July 1st: Regular pharmacy hours. Last day to ship Visbiome with 2-day shipping.
Wednesday, July 2nd: Regular pharmacy hours. Last day to ship cold pack orders with next-day shipping.
Thursday, July 3rd: Regular pharmacy hours. No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Friday, July 4th: CLOSED.
Monday, July 7th: Resume normal cold pack shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST in order to be shipped out on the same day. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave a message or send us an email at info@vetrxdirect.com anytime. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies within the next business hour after your message.
VetRxDirect will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.
Thursday, May 22: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week.
Friday, May 23: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Saturday, May 24: Regular pharmacy hours. No orders will ship.
Sunday, May 25: CLOSED.
Monday, May 26: CLOSED.
Tuesday, May 27: Resume normal shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST in order to be shipped out on the same day. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave a message or send us an email at info@vetrxdirect.com anytime. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies during our next business hours after your message.
Petizyme powder is a pancreatic enzyme supplement designed to assist in the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. This powder is an activated whole, raw pancreatic enzyme concentrate derived from porcine sources. Made from the highest quality pharmaceutical-grade pancreatin, Petizyme powder, when mixed with your pet’s regular diet, helps initiate the digestive process. It breaks down fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and related nutrients, making them more readily available for absorption by your pet’s digestive tract. Optimal absorption of these essential nutrients can improve your pet’s overall health and quality of life.
Petizyme contains no unnecessary fillers or unproven vitamin additives and is formulated solely from the highest quality whole, raw porcine pancreas available. The powder is sourced, manufactured, and packaged in North America and is acetone-free, adhering to the highest standards set by the Human FDA.
What are Pancreatic Enzymes?
The pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion by producing enzymes that break down food and enable nutrient absorption. It produces three types of enzymes: amylase, lipase, and protease. Amylase is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates, protease breaks down proteins, and lipase breaks down fats. This enzymatic breakdown is essential for the body to absorb and utilize these dietary nutrients. However, there are times when the pancreas cannot produce the necessary enzymes for dogs and cats to digest their food and gain the nourishment they need correctly.
If you suspect that your pet may have a digestive or nutrient absorption issue, it’s essential to consult your veterinarian. In these instances, your veterinarian may recommend a digestive aid for either short-term or long-term use as a supplement to your dog or cat’s feeding routine.
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
With the holiday season approaching, our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to pharmacy hours and shipping schedules, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products. While we always ship every package as soon as possible at VetRxDirect, please consider ordering early to avoid the holiday shipping rush, and please allow extra time for delivery and postal delays on orders placed in the upcoming weeks. This season, our pharmacy will be closed with no shipping or receiving on December 25th for Christmas and January 1st for New Year’s Day.
VetRxDirect’s Winter Holiday Pharmacy Hours:
Wednesday, December 25: CLOSEDChristmas Day
Thursday, December 26: Resume normal business hours.
Wednesday, January 1: CLOSEDNew Year’s Day
Thursday, January 2: Resume normal business hours.
VetRxDirect’s Winter Holiday Shipping Schedule:
Thursday, December 19: Last day to ship refrigerated orders until 12/26/24.
December 20-25: No temperature-sensitive orders shipped.
Wednesday, December 25: CLOSEDChristmas Day
Thursday, December 26: Last day to ship refrigerated orders until 1/2/25.
December 27-January 1: No temperature-sensitive orders shipped.
Wednesday, January 1: CLOSEDNew Years Day
Thursday, January 2: Resume normal shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave us a text message or send us an email at info@vetrxdirect.com. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies during our next business day after your message.
We wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday season!
Zenrelia, ilunocitinib, is a new prescription medication for dogs over the age of 12 months that helps control itching caused by allergic dermatitis and control atopic dermatitis. Ilunocitinib, the active ingredient in Zenrelia, works by blocking cytokines, which are the source of triggering itch and inflammation in the body. Therefore, it helps reduce your dog’s sensation of itch. It may be used for short-term treatment or long-term term therapy. Ilunocitinib is an immune suppressant drug called a synthetic Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. Zenrelia is an unflavored oral tablet that is given once daily and can be given with or without food. It does not contain pork, beef, soy, lactose or dairy. Learn more about Zenrelia’s FDA approval. Zenrelia begins working after the first dose, and most dogs see improvement in itching from day one.
Zenrelia is available in scored tablets in four strengths: 4.8 mg, 6.4 mg, 8.5 mg, and 15 mg. Each tablet strength is available in 10 and 30 count blister packages and 90 count bottles.
What is the difference between Zenrelia and Apoquel?
Zenrelia and Apoquel are the same class of drug, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, and they have the same indications for treatment. However, they contain different active ingredients. Apoquel contains oclacitinib, and Zenrelia contains ilunocitinib.
What are the possible side effects of Zenrelia?
The most common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Dogs should be up to date on vaccinations prior to starting treatment with Zenrelia. Dogs should not take Zenrelia for a period before or after vaccination. If your dog takes Zenrelia, it is important to discuss your dog’s vaccine schedule with your veterinarian. Because Zenrelia is an immune suppressant medication, dogs should be monitored for the development of infections because it may increase the chances of developing an infection.
What is atopic dermaitis in dogs?
It’s not unusual for dogs to have an occasional itch here and a scratch there, but if your dog has consistent problems with scratching, licking, rubbing, biting, and chewing to relieve the itching, it might be a sign of a bigger problem. Just like us, dogs can develop allergies to certain foods or substances in the environment, including insect bites, pollen, mold, and types of grass and trees. Allergens are proteins that, when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin, cause an immune reaction. Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease where allergens in the environment cause an allergic reaction of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that can be inherited and is more common in certain breeds of dogs. The treatment of atopic dermatitis may involve multiple methods, including avoiding allergens, bathing or topical treatments, medications to relieve itching, and allergy immunotherapy. While commonly overlooked, itching is a medical condition that requires a proper diagnosis to treat the true cause of the itch effectively. Consulting your veterinarian is important to determine the true cause of the itch and what treatment can best help your pet.
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
VetRxDirect will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, for Thanksgiving Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.Due to the holiday shipping rush, please consider ordering early to allow extra time for any postal delays.
2024 Thanksgiving Pharmacy Hours:
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED.
Friday, November 29: Open regular business hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST.
2024 Thanksgiving Shipping Schedule:
Monday, November 25: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week*
Wednesday, November 27: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED.
Friday, November 29: No temperature-sensitive orders shipped.
Monday, December 2: Resume normal shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST to be shipped the same day.
You may leave us a text message or send us an email at info@vetrxdirect.com anytime. We’ll return your message during our next business hours.
Cutania is a broad line of skincare formulas for local and general skin and haircoat problems in dogs and cats. The Cutania product lineup consists of shampoos, sprays, wipes, and dips that help combat a range of skincare concerns, including excess oiliness, yeast, and bacterial infections, parasitic infections, as well as daily skincare. Cutania is a brand manufactured by VetNova, a company founded by veterinarians that prioritizes quality, safe, and effective products to improve the health and welfare of companion animals. Without antibiotics or prescription ingredients, VetNova is focused on developing supportive and effective solutions without the effects of drugs. Learn more about VetNova.
What is Cutania MalaBath and MalaSpray?
The Cutania MalaBath and Cutania MalaSpray line has antimicrobial properties to help combat yeast overgrowth caused by Malassezia, and aid in the treatment of yeast infections and dermatitis. They help relieve excess scaling and oiliness, and exfoliate the skin to eliminate dead skin cells and promote the renewal of the skin cells. Cutania MalaBath and MalaSpay also contain ceramides to restore the skin barrier and promote a healthy skin barrier function. Cutania MalaBath and MalaSpray do not contain antibiotics or antifungals, instead use boric acid and glycolic acid. Both formulas are also free from phosphates, parabens, and DEA. MalaSpray offers a convenient, leave on spray for use between baths, or for animals that are difficult to bathe. MalaMath and MalaSpray are also conveniently sold as DUO pack.
What are Cutania Skin Control Wipes?
Skin Control Wipes are natural, antiseptic, and healing wipes that can be used to cleanse skin over the entire body. Designed to cleanse tear stains, skin folds, facial wrinkles, mouth and vulvar skin folds, ear flaps, paw pad areas, genital and perianal areas, and more. These wipes are not only made from durable, high-quality fabric but also super saturated to meet tough cleaning needs. Cutania Skin Control Wipes have a gentle formula and a pleasant scent. They may also be used to cleanse skin erosions, superficial wounds, and hot spots. Active ingredients include Boric and acetic acid for provides degreasing, and drying actions. Aloe and Chamomila help to help support skin regeneration, and witch hazel as an astringent.
What is Cutania lime Sulfur Dip?
Cutania Lime Sulfur Dip s an antimicrobial and antiparasitic solution designed to fight off parasitic skin infections and infestations. The product is particularly beneficial for treating demodectic mange infections, ringworm infections and lice infestations. In addition of killing mites, lime sulfur is powerful against bacteria and fungi.
What are Cutania TrisEDTA Wipes?
Cutania Tris EDTA Wipes are cleansing, antimicrobial wipes that help inhibit biofilms and defend against bacterial skin conditions. These wipes are soft and gently formulated wipes for tough cleaning of damaged skin. Designed to cleanse superficial, deep, and chronic pyodermas, skin erosions, superficial wounds, and irritated skin. Active ingredients include Tris-EDTA, Tromethamine, Chlorhexidine, Benzyl Alcohol, & Disodium EDTA for their antiseptic, anti-biofilm, antifungal, alkaline properties, and preservative properties. It also contains glycerine to moisturize damaged skin.
VetRxDirect carries all Cutania and other VetNova products on our website.
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
