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Veterinary Compounding
The practice of pharmacy compounding is becoming a popular solution to veterinary problems. compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its resurgence in recent year provides valuable benefits to today's pet owners.
The Compounding Solution
Why should you consider compounding as a solution for your pet's medical problems? That can be answered with another questions: How hard is it to get you cat to swallow a pill?
As any pet owner is well aware, animals may be extremely difficult to treat with medications. Cats are notorious for refusing to swallow a pill, and will usually eat right around one disguised in food. In additional dosages can be very tricky with dogs - an antibiotic that works for an 80-pound German Shepherd is far too much for a six-pound Yorkie to handle.
Humans and their animals often have variations of the same diseases, including skin rashes, heart conditions, eye and ear infections, cancer and diabetes. Pet medications, though, present unique problems that are often best dealt with through compounding.
Flavored Medicine
The pet who refuses to take medications because of the taste is often a prime opportunity for compounding
Making medication a treat for your pet.
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