For many pet owners, the act of administering medication to your furry friend is met with dread. It’s a familiar scene – a dog skillfully spitting out a pill, despite your best efforts to hide it in their favorite treat, or a cat becoming a master of evasion the moment you approach them. 

These challenges are not just frustrating, but can also compromise the health and well-being of our pets!

The solution? Veterinary compounding: A service that transforms the ordeal of medication administration into a hassle-free process, ensuring that our pets receive the care they need without the added stress.

What is Veterinary Compounding? 

Compounding pharmacies like Custom Care Compounding specialize in creating customized medications tailored to individual needs. While most compounds apply to human medications, compounding for animals can be a very useful application.

Veterinary compounding involves mixing, adjusting, or combining ingredients to create a medication that suits a pet’s specific requirements. This could mean altering the form of a medication, such as turning a pill into a beef-flavored liquid for dogs. Another example is creating a transdermal cream for cats that can be absorbed through the blood vessels in the ear. 

The goal of veterinary compounding is simple: To make medication administration easier while ensuring that pets receive the accurate dosage in a form they are willing to accept.

Benefits of Veterinary Compounding

Compounded medications play a crucial role for pets with unique health needs that off-the-shelf pharmaceuticals cannot always meet. For instance, if a pet is allergic to an ingredient commonly found in a commercially available medication, a compounding pharmacy can create a formula without that allergen. 

Also, for animals that require a dosage not available in standard medications, compounding pharmacies can provide a solution by creating a dose that precisely meets the pet’s weight and condition requirements.

The benefits of veterinary compounding extend to a wide range of animals and conditions. For pets with chronic conditions such as heart disease or arthritis, compounded medications can make long-term management more manageable for both the pet and the owner. Behavioral issues, too, can be addressed more effectively when medication is palatable and easy to administer, reducing stress for anxious pets and their caregivers.

Our Unique Experience Extends to Your Pets!

At our pharmacy, we’ve worked with many stubborn animals and have developed innovative solutions to overcome medication adherence issues. Our experience has taught us that the key to successful treatment is collaboration between the pet owner, the veterinarian, and the compounding pharmacist. Together, we can devise a custom medication plan that considers the pet’s specific health needs, preferences, and lifestyle.

Veterinary compounding is more than just mixing medications; it’s about enhancing the quality of life for pets and their owners. It represents a commitment to compassionate care, recognizing that every pet is unique and deserves a medication plan that reflects their individual health needs and preferences.

The content provided on this blog is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your health.