Why compounding
Forms that fit real life
If swallowing a pill is the problem, the pill is what we change. The same medication can often be prepared in a form that suits your animal and your routine, from a flavoured liquid to a gel you rub on a cat's ear. Your veterinarian prescribes the medication; we prepare the form that works.
The forms we compound
Dosage forms and when they suitcommon uses
| Form | Best when |
|---|---|
| Flavoured oral liquids and suspensions | Your pet refuses tablets, or the dose needs to be measured precisely by volume. Common for cats and small dogs. |
| Soft chews and flavoured treats | Daily medication for dogs, given as a reward rather than a fight. |
| Transdermal and PLO gels | Cats and pets that will not take anything by mouth. A measured dose is applied to the inner ear. |
| Capsules and tablets | A specific strength is needed, or several ingredients are combined into one dose. |
| Injectables | Prepared to a veterinarian's specification for in-clinic or veterinary-directed use. |
| Eye drops and ear preparations | Ophthalmic and otic conditions needing a strength or combination not sold commercially. |
| Oral pastes and powders | Horses and larger animals, where volume and palatability matter. |
| Transmucosal films, rapid-dissolve tablets, suppositories | Situations where swallowing is difficult or fast onset is helpful. |
Across the current formulary this includes hundreds of oral liquids and suspensions, flavoured treats and chews, transdermal gels, capsules and tablets, and injectables, plus ophthalmics, otics, pastes, and specialty forms.
Not sure which form suits your pet?
Your veterinarian can prescribe the medication and note the form, or ask us and we will suggest options based on the animal and the medication involved.