Making Medicine Easier for Your Pet
A veterinary compounding pharmacy can assist you by modifying your pet's medication to make it easier to administer, including improving the flavor. If the drug is in the form of flavored chews, tablets, liquid formulations, topical or transdermal dosage types, for example, it can be much easier to medicate an animal.
There's no need for the vet to break up tablets or open capsules of commercially prepared drugs to separate their contents while using personalized compounded medications for veterinary use. It's a more reliable and safe way of giving the veterinary patient the care he or she needs.
"An owner can relax knowing that administering medication to a stubborn or dissatisfied pet doesn't have to be a grueling task every time — with help from a pet health pharmacy."
Why Is Veterinary Drug Compounding Necessary?
Since there aren't enough prescription options for animals, pharmacists make their own custom formulations to fill the gap.
The approved medication lacks the necessary active ingredient for the animal's specific condition.
The proposed use does not require the use of an approved animal drug, allowing pharmacists to compound a safer option.
The authorized medication isn't in the right dose or shape. For example, liquid vs. tablet — animals often can't swallow standard pills.
The FDA-approved medication does not function as intended for a particular species or breed.
Compounding medicines are cost-effective compared to commercially available products for pet owners.
🐕 From dogs and cats to birds and reptiles — compounded veterinary medications can be formulated for virtually any species in the exact strength, form, and flavor needed.