Animals can be very difficult to treat with medications. Veterinary Compounding can help overcome common difficulties in giving pets their medications. You, your veterinarian and your L.M. Caldwell Pharmacist can work together to help solve many of the problems associated with administering your pet’s prescriptions.

The art and science of preparing customized veterinary prescriptions

Like their owners, animals are individuals and have their own special needs. They come in all different sizes and dispositions. Compounding can help overcome common and unique difficulties when it comes to administering a pet’s medication. The resurgence of veterinary compounding in the last few years provides valuable benefits to today’s pet owners.

Cats are notorious for eating around a pill hidden in their food. An antibiotic in a commercially available dose of 100 mg. may be enough for an 80 pound golden retriever, but is far too strong for a six-pound kitten. Dogs don’t appreciate a solution of amoxicillin being squirted into their mouth. The manufacturer may have discontinued a medication that works well for veterinary applications.

Veterinary Compounding can simplify a pet’s prescription. A tuna flavored suspension with the proper amount of medication can be blended into food or simply put into the mouth. A prescription can be made into a tasty treat that the pet will gladly take. A medication that has been discontinued by the manufacturer can be obtained in bulk and prepared according to the prescription by a compounding pharmacist.