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Is
there a need to compound veterinary drugs? There
most definitely is.
From
a veterinarian's perspective
How
often have you had to cut those large pills into quarters
just because the pills manufactured were done with the
'average' dog in mind? Are they exactly equal
in size? More often than not, they aren't. How
often have you had owners complain that their cats have
started foaming in the mouth because of the bitter pills
that you've prescribed and they aren't sure how much
it actually received because some of it got spat out? Wouldn't you love to have
a transdermal option for some drugs that are required
for patients with chronic conditions? Owner compliance
is the biggest reason why 'treatment' of the animal
just doesn't meet the standards required for optimal
animal health. When Heartgard first came out with
the tablets how hard was it to ensure that owners gave
their pets the drug? How many owners use the
tablets now that the beef flavored chewables have come
out? From a veterinarian's perspective, anything
that will increase owner compliance will inevitably
make your job much easier.
From
an owner's perspective
The
vet's prescribed these pills to give to Fluffy the cat
and the instructions were to give it to her twice daily
for 7 days. Just pop the pill in he said. You
do and Fluffy spits it out even though you've clamped
her mouth shut. You try again and by this time
the coating of the pill is mush and Fluffy is starting
to froth and runs away and scratches you when you try
again. The next time you try to hide it in her
food and would you believe she ate all around the pill
and left the pill in the food bowl still intact? Wouldn't
it be nice to be able to give her the pill in tuna or
liver flavor so she just eats it with gusto? It
can be done.
What
is available for veterinary compounding?
- Sugar-free medications for diabetic pets
- Concentrated solutions & injections for birds and
reptiles
- Transdermal gels as an alternative delivery system
- Hard-to-find medications for urinary incontinence
- Flavored antibiotic suspensions.
- Eye drops
- Insulin for felines
- Anti-Diarrhea medications
- Ophthalmic Specialty Drops
- Anti-Seizure Liquids and Capsules
- Anti - Fungal Suspensions
- Sterile injections
- Discontinued medications
- Sugar-free formulations
- Motion sickness treatments
- Topical powders
- Transdermal Creams and Lotions
- Combination medications
- Medicated biscuits/treats
- Chewable flavored troches
- Oral suspensions and pastes
- Rectal suppositories
- Individualized concentrated doses
- Inhalation therapy to treat Kennel Cough
Email
us for
further enquiries and the options available to you.
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