Pets & Compounding Medicine

    

 Pets, much like that of young children, can sometimes cause a fit when it's time for them to take their necessary medication. Animals are notorious for being extremely difficult to treat with medications. Cats are especially deceptive as they will refuse to swallow a pill as well as eat right around one if it's disguised in food. While not nearly as sneaky as cats, dogs have their complications as well. Dosages for certain breeds and sizes of dogs varies so an antibiotic that works for a 90-pound great Dane won't work on a little chihuahua. This is where pharmacy compounding comes in handy.

    Compounding is the art and science of preparing customized compound medications for pets. It has seen a growth in popularity in recent years due to it's valuable benefits to today's pet owners. Veterinarians have also started recommending it to clients. Pharmacists and veterinarians work closely together to solve a pets health problems and provide them with the best medication that suits their overall needs. No competition between the two. 

    One of the most common reasons pets won't take their medication is because the taste if off putting to them. This provides a golden opportunity for compounding. Dogs will gladly take medication if it's squirted into a tasty treat or biscuit but not if it's entered directly into their mouth. Cats will fight you over taking a pill but they sure do love tuna. Working closely with a veterinarian, a compounding pharmacist can prepare medicines into easy-to-give flavored dosage forms that animals will love. 

    Dosage problems are another solvable problem with compounding medicine.  Pets come in different sizes and conditions that a one-size-fits-all pill won't fix. A veterinarian can prescribe a pill in a smaller or larger dosage tailor fit to meet the needs of a pet's size or condition. 

    Nearly any medication can be individualized to meet a pet's needs. At Wellspring Custom Pharmacy & Health Source, our practitioners are committed to helping our patients reach their healthcare goals in a way that best suits them with compounding pharmacy services in Ontario, Ohio. Call us today at (419) 756-2559 and see how we can help! 

    

      

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