Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of making customized medications for patients. With the consent of a doctor, we can change the strength or dosage of a medication, alter its form to make it easier to consume, or add flavor to it to make it more palatable.

We can also prepare the medication using more than a few unique delivery systems, such as a sublingual troche or lozenge, a transdermal gel or sprays. Or for patients who find it difficult to swallow a capsule, syrup can be prepared.

As a pet owner you would want your pet to receive the highest quality of veterinary care and you must be well aware that animals can be extremely difficult to treat with medications. For example, dosages can be quite tricky in treating dogs due to their varying shapes and sizes. (more…)