Customized medicines to meet the distinctive needs of pets and animals

Medicating Your Pet – A Daily Struggle

Have you ever been clawed by a cat when trying to give them medicine or thought you had gotten a pill down a dog’s throat, only to see them spit it out?

Veterinarians Have Some Limitations and Overcome Them

Veterinarians have a much smaller pharmacopeia available than human practitioners. However, human medication can be used in animals, where there is no corresponding medication licensed for that species. This practice is permitted by the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994.

Boulevard Compounding Pharmacy Veterinary Compounding Solutions

As an animal compounding pharmacy in Boston, Massachusetts, Boulevard Compounding Pharmacy offers you a better way to medicate your pet patients. Custom medication compounding helps you provide pets with the exact dose they need in a form that works best for the pet owner and their pet. It can also help reduce the daily stress of medication time. Working with you, using pharmaceutical-grade chemicals and specialized equipment not found in most pharmacies, we can flavor medications pets will love, prepare them in easily delivered forms, from chewable treats to concentrated liquids, transdermal creams, and powders, and create combinations of medicines in sustained release forms, unavailable anywhere else.

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Common Compounded Treatments

Compounded medications offer solutions for many pet-specific conditions that require precision and creativity in dosing:

  • Behavioral Disorder - Custom-dosed medications for anxiety or aggression, flavored for easier administration.
  • Canine Incontinence - Formulations that offer convenience and accurate dosing, improving daily management.
  • Canine Seizures - Customized anticonvulsants in forms that support regular dosing and better seizure control.
  • Feline Hyperthyroidism - Transdermal gels or flavored liquids to simplify long-term treatment in cats.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This FAQ section answers common questions about veterinary medications and compounding. Each response offers helpful information for pet owners and veterinary professionals seeking better treatment options.
What is veterinary compounding?
Veterinary compounding is the process of creating customized medications for animals when commercially available drugs do not meet specific needs. It includes altering dosage, flavor, or form to improve administration and efficacy.
Can human medication be used for animals?
Human medications can be used under veterinary supervision when no suitable veterinary-approved alternative exists. This is legally permitted under the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act.
Why do pets resist taking medication?
Pets may reject medication due to taste, smell, or texture. Compounded medications can be flavored and reformulated to increase acceptance and make daily administration easier.
Are compounded medications safe for pets?
When prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, compounded medications are safe and effective. They are created under veterinary direction to ensure proper dosing and suitability for the animal.
What forms of medication are available through compounding?
Available forms include oral suspensions, flavored chewables, transdermal gels, capsules, and powders. These formats help improve administration and adherence to treatment plans.
Is veterinary compounding only for cats and dogs?
Veterinary compounding can be used for many species, including birds, reptiles, and exotic pets. Formulations are adjusted based on the animal’s physiology and specific condition.
What conditions are commonly treated with compounded medications?
Conditions include behavioral issues, seizures, hyperthyroidism, incontinence, infections, and pain management. Each treatment is customized for the pet’s individual needs.

Get Medication That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around