Every drug we use that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) goes through a lengthy and arduous testing process. Used appropriately, these drugs help us sleep, ease pain and fight infection.Our pets benefit from this testing as well. However, there aren't as many drugs specifically designed to treat diseases and conditions in animals. This means human drugs (those not tested for use in animals) are used if there is no species-specific alternative. This is where the compounding pharmacist comes in. Compounding is the method used to prepare a tailor-made drug for a specific patient, done only by a qualified compound pharmacist.Any time a drug is changed, it is no longer approved for use. For instance, simply taking a tablet and crushing it to make syrup means that drug is no longer approved for safety and effectiveness by the FDA.
It is quite tempting to give over-the-counter medications to your dog or cat, but don't do it -- your pet’s metabolism and organs function a little differently and the medicines may be toxic to your pet. ...
Physicians and pharmacists realized long ago that adding certain flavors to medicine greatly increased a child’s willingness to take the medication; now veterinarians and pharmacists have realized that...
Trying to pill an unwilling and uncooperative pet can be frustrating and aggravating. Thankfully, there are now a variety of accessories available to help give medications to our pets.
For any that have tried, giving a pill to a cat can be a daunting task. Here are some tips and tricks to get the pill down the throat and not spit out on the floor.
Many cats only need to visit the veterinarian for routine health care. Unfortunately, some cats also are in need of treatment for illness or injury.
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