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Do your pets need specific medications that you cannot usually find at the pharmacy? Compounded medications may be the answer!
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COMMONLY COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS FOR ANIMALS
The following medications are our most commonly made medications at Bremo Pharmacy. This list is not all-inclusive and we can make many more medications for your pets!
MEDICATION | WHAT IT’S USED FOR | THINGS TO KNOW |
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Methimazole | Used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats (High thyroid levels) | Regular monitoring of your cats T4 levels is necessary when receiving this medication Cats may experience GI disturbance while taking this medication |
Amitriptyline | Used to the treatment of separation anxiety, itching, and nerve pain in dogs | The most common side effects as sedation, constipation, and urinary retention |
Metronidazole | Used to treat certain types of infections in dogs, cats, and horses | Can cause excessive salivation, nausea, or vomiting in dogs and cats. Better tolerated when given with food due to bad taste |
Ketoconazole | Used to treat fungal infections in dogs | Can cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common side effects |
Gabapentin | Used to treat chronic pain in both dogs and cats | May cause mild sedation. Do not stop giving this to your pet abruptly as this can cause pain to reoccur |
Urosidol | Used to treat chronic hepatitis and other liver diseases in dogs | Should be given with good Generally well tolerated – some pets may experience vomiting and diarrhea |
We can also change the way that medications are made (called dosage forms) so that it is easier for your pet to take! Some dosage forms we can make are:
- Creams
- Ointments
- Topical Gels
- Capsules
- Oral Liquids
- Suppositories
Sometimes medications do not have the best taste. However, at Bremo Pharmacy, we also have great flavor options for medications to make your pet happy!
- Tuna/ fish
- Chicken
- Beef
- Bacon
- Peanut Butter
Do you have a prescription for your pet? Want to learn more about what medications we can make for animals? Give us a call at 804-288-8361, ext. 112 or ext. 116 for more information. Our pharmacists and compounding technician would love to help you learn more!