 Pet owners understand all too well the struggles that come with trying to give pets medications. That’s why pharmacy compounding is a common practice in veterinary medicine because it provides unique dosage forms to different animals.
Here at Pioneer Health Center, we don’t just treat people, we also make compounded medications for pets. In fact, many of our pharmacy patients are cats and dogs, and we have also made medications for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even the occasional iguana. Due to the uniqueness of each animal, as with humans, we can offer multiple forms and strengths of many medications to best suit each pet and ensure a successful treatment protocol. How Animal Medications are CompoundedWe can compound medications in the form of pills, suspensions, and transdermal creams. Depending on your pet’s unique characteristics and preferences, we help pet owners determine which method of delivery will be most appropriate for their pets. A common and very effective procedure is applying transdermal creams to finger cots (which we provide) to one’s own finger and applying a given amount of cream to the inner ear flap of the animal. One of our most popular veterinary medications is Methimazole, a thyroid medication for cats typically administered via the mouth. We are also able to compound this medication into a cream that can be applied to the ear with little to no discomfort to a finicky cat. We can also compound various suspensions with a choice of flavor, such as beef, chicken, or tuna to make medications less distasteful for your pet (because animals are really good at sniffing them out!). We’ve found great success in medication adherence simply by altering the route of administration or the flavor of medication. We love working with pet owners to create a successful delivery mechanism so their pet can feel their best sooner. Nothing is worse than trying to force a pill down your cat’s throat or watching your dog pick out a pill from their food and continue to stay sick. Common Conditions for Compounded MedicationsLike with humans, there are many health conditions that can be addressed on an individualized level simply by compounding it. As we explain in this post, pharmacy compounding makes it possible for a medication to be completely customized to meet an individual’s needs. We’ve seen over the decades this accelerate progress and even recovery. Here are some of the most common conditions we compound animal medications for:
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12/22/2022 12:37:07 pm
My sister's cat got sick last night, and she needs to find a specific medication that doesn't cause allergies to her cat, so my sister's driving through the city to find it. It's helpful to know that we'd get medications that fit our pet's unique needs with compound pharmacy services, so I'll call my sister now to suggest it. I appreciate your advice on how we'd customize our pet's meds to fit their delivery requirements. 4/27/2025 11:42:55 pm
Great article! You did a fantastic job highlighting how compounded medications can be tailored to each animal’s needs—this personalized approach is a game-changer for pet healthcare. 5/1/2025 02:00:49 am
Great post! You explained how compounded medications can improve animal care such a valuable resource for personalized veterinary treatment. Leave a Reply. |
