Why would you consider compounding as a solution to your pet’s medical problems?

The practice of pharmacy compounding for veterinary medicines is becoming very popular because it offers tailored options to suit different kinds of pets. Cats are notoriously finicky and often refuse to swallow a tablet and can even eat right around one disguised in food. Dosages for dogs can be tricky to work out simply because they come in so many shapes and sizes and administering medication for other kinds of pets such as birds or snakes are even harder.

Taste is also a primary consideration and your compounding pharmacist can prepare medicines in easy-to-give flavoured dosage forms that your pet will take. Your cat may love tuna or fish and your dog rabbit and medicines can be prepared to suit.

Commercial medicine often comes in large sizes making it hard to determine the correct amount. Again a compounding pharmacist can prepare the medicines in the appropriate size. A small kitten may need just 15mg and your veterinarian can prepare a tuna flavoured suspension with a dosage that is exactly right.

Manufacturers sometimes discontinue veterinary applications. When that application has worked well a compounding Pharmacist can prepare a prescription for the discontinued product at the strength appropriate for your pet’s specific needs.