Compounded Pet Medications

Your Pet is a Treasured Member of the Family

Keep Them Healthier and Happier With Compounded Pet Medications.

Your pets hold a special place in your heart, and their health and well-being are of paramount importance to you, especially when they’re unwell. At the first sign of illness or discomfort, you make it a priority to seek the expertise of a veterinarian, who plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating your furry friends. Vets have the knowledge and experience to prescribe essential medications that can restore your pets’ health and vitality, allowing them to return to their happy, playful selves.

When it comes to your pets’ medications, ensuring that they receive the right medication at the correct dosage is absolutely imperative. While pets often share similar health concerns with their human counterparts, they differ in important ways, including size, metabolism, and specific health needs. Consequently, pets frequently require smaller doses and unique medication delivery formats to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Unlike humans, pets cannot simply swallow a pill or tablet, making the process of administering medication a bit more challenging. Additionally, some commercial human medications may contain ingredients or dosages that are not suitable for pets and can even be harmful. As a responsible and caring pet owner, it’s neither safe nor wise to administer most commercial human medications to your furry companions without appropriate adjustments.

This is where compounded pet medications shine. Compounded medications for pets are carefully prepared by skilled pharmacists who understand the unique needs and preferences of animals. These medications can be customized to meet your pet’s specific requirements, including the right dosage and a format that makes administration easier.

Compounded pet medications are formulated with the well-being of your pet in mind. They can be created in various forms, such as flavored chews, liquids, or topical creams, making it much simpler to ensure your pet receives the medication they need. These tailored medications are designed to minimize discomfort and maximize the effectiveness of treatment for your beloved pet.

Benefits of Compounded Pet Medications

Pet compounding eliminates many of the risks associated with giving your pets medication. Pet compounding includes the following:

• Reformulating pills into liquids
• Creating topical steroids for skin conditions
• Altering the dose of a medication to best suit your pet’s size

At Burt’s RX, we can compound medications for:

• Cats
• Dogs
• Horses
• Rabbits
• Birds
• Pocket pets
• Reptiles
• Other exotics

We can also add flavorings to your current medications to increase compliance if your pet balks at the idea of a pill or liquid — no more fighting with Fluffy at pill time!

Flavor Options

Our flavorings include:

• Chicken
• Beef
• Fish
• Peanut Butter

Looking for medication flavors for your reptile or bird? We also have:

• Strawberry
• Tuttifrutti
• Grape

Whether you’re treating a cat with a thyroid condition or reducing your dog’s arthritis pain, we can make managing pet medications easier through pet compounding. Contact our pharmacy care team today for a consultation.