Compounding 101: Custom Medications That Make Pet Care Easier

No two pets are the same, and traditional medications don’t always meet their individual needs. If your cat refuses pills, your dog has allergies, or your small animal requires exact dosing, compounded medications can provide a tailored and effective alternative.

Here’s how compounding makes pet treatment easier – and how the process works at Pets Drug Mart!

What Is Compounding?

Compounded medication is all about customization crafted to suit your pet’s exact needs. Unlike fixed tablet strengths or flavours, compounding lets pharmacists fine-tune:

• Dosage strength for pets of any size

• Alternative formats like liquids, capsules, chewables, or transdermal gels

• Ingredients to avoid fillers or allergens

This level of customization ensures your pet receives the right medication in a form that’s convenient for them to take.

Compounded medications can be especially beneficial for pets with conditions that require precise dosing or medications that aren’t typically available in pet-friendly formats. 

Some common examples include:

• Hyperthyroidism (cats) – customized methimazole gels for easy ear application
• Chronic pain or arthritis (dogs & cats) – tailored doses of gabapentin or meloxicam
• Heart disease – precisely measured doses for small or senior pets
• Gastrointestinal conditions – flavoured liquids for nausea, gut balance, and appetite stimulation
• Allergies or skin conditions – transdermal or oral medications in pet-preferred forms

How the Compounding Process Works at Pets Drug Mart

Pets Drug Mart makes the process simple and reliable:

1. Your Vet Provides the Prescription: To process any compounded medication, a valid Canadian prescription from a licensed Canadian veterinarian is required. Your vet can provide the prescription directly to us by fax or email, or they can give it to you so you can upload it during checkout or email it to the Pets Drug Mart pharmacy team.
   

2. We Coordinate with Compounding Partners: Our pharmacists prepare the medication exactly as prescribed – custom dose, flavour, and form.
   

3. The Medication Is Made Just for Your Pet: Each order is tailor-made, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Helping Pets Live Healthier, Happier Lives

Compounding gives pets with special medical needs a smoother, safer path to recovery and long-term care. With personalized formulas and flexible delivery methods, medication becomes easier for both you and your companion – because every pet deserves treatment that fits them perfectly.