Where can travelers buy prescription and veterinary medicines in Istanbul, and is a Turkish prescription required?

For dog medication in Istanbul, start with veterinary clinics: they may sell the required veterinary tablets or direct you to a supplier.

Another option for pet medicines is a veterinary pharmacy; search Google using the Turkish term “Hayvan eczanesi.” For medicines classified as prescription-only in Türkiye, prescriptions issued abroad may not be accepted, so confirm requirements with a local pharmacy or doctor in advance.

For neck pain or muscle stiffness, ask a pharmacy for Ben-Gay warming pain-relief cream. The green-pack version was recommended; the red one may feel too intense and can be unsuitable for sensitive skin, including the neck.