Strengths made to measure
Most commercial medications come in a few fixed strengths built for people or for one size of animal. Your pet may need something in between, far smaller, or in a concentration that makes daily dosing practical. We prepare the exact strength your veterinarian prescribes, for the animal in front of us.
Where a custom strength matters
Examples by patientfrom our formulary
| Patient | The challenge | Example preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Cats | Doses far below a human tablet, given daily | Amlodipine 0.625 mg per mL oral liquid; Methimazole 2.5 mg per mL transdermal gel |
| Small dogs | Between two commercial strengths | Benazepril 1.25 mg chewable; Gabapentin 25 mg per mL oral liquid |
| Exotics and small pets | Micro-doses no product offers | Enrofloxacin 100 mg per mL oral liquid diluted to a bird or reptile dose |
| Horses | Larger, palatable daily volumes | Pergolide 0.1 mg per mL oral suspension for PPID |
Exact to the milligram
Each preparation is measured and prepared to the strength on the prescription, then labelled with its concentration and dosing so you know exactly how much to give.
Made to order
Compounds are prepared fresh for your animal and carry a beyond-use date. We prepare a quantity suited to the course of treatment rather than a long shelf stock.
Ask your veterinarian about a custom strength
If a commercial strength does not fit your pet, your veterinarian can prescribe a compounded strength and we will prepare it.