Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process
Characteristics Of Pet Medication That Can Be Customized Through Compounding
Julio Carr
If you have a pet, you know how important it is to provide them with the best care possible. Sometimes, that means giving them medication to treat or prevent various health issues. However, not all pets are easy to medicate, and not all medications are suitable for every pet. That's where compounded pet medication comes in.
Compounded pet medication is a customized form of medication that is prepared by a licensed pharmacist according to a prescription from your veterinarian. Compounding allows you to get a medication that is tailored to your pet's specific needs and preferences. Here are a few characteristics of pet medicine that can be customized through compounding.
The Dose
Compounding can adjust the strength of the medication to match your pet's size and condition. If your pet needs a dose that is not available in a commercial product, compounding can create the exact amount your pet needs. As a result, your pet doesn't have to receive too little or too much medication.
The Form
Compounding can change the way a medication is administered to make it easier for you and your pet. For example, if your pet hates swallowing pills, compounding can turn them into liquids, gels, creams, or even treats that your pet will love. This is particularly important if your pet has trouble swallowing due to their condition.
The Flavor
Compounding can add flavoring to a medication to make it more palatable for your pet. For example, if your cat loves tuna, compounding can add tuna flavor to any medication your cat needs. Flavor customization can help ensure that your pet readily ingests the medication that they need for treatment, alleviating the hassle associated with administering it.
The Ingredients
Compounding can eliminate or substitute ingredients that your pet is allergic or sensitive to. For example, if your pet is lactose intolerant, compounding can remove lactose from a medication that contains it. Ingredients that incite an allergic reaction can cause more harm than good.
Compounded medication can benefit pets of all kinds, from dogs and cats to birds and reptiles. In addition, the medicine can treat a wide range of conditions, such as ticks and fleas, seizures, cancer, allergies, irritated eyes, cardiovascular disorders, skin disorders, and urinary incontinence.
If you think your pet could benefit from compounded pet medication, talk to your veterinarian about it. Your veterinarian can assess your pet's condition and determine if compounding is necessary and appropriate for your pet. Your veterinarian can also write a prescription for compounded pet medication and send it to a reputable compounding pharmacy.
If your vet prescribes compounding medication, contact a compounding pet pharmacy in your local area.
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As an elderly care worker, I have witnessed the deaths of many individuals. I have seen family members become angry, sad, and completely silent at the end. I have also seen individuals refuse to see family members out of denial. People deal with death in different ways, and the strong emotions are often unfamiliar and scary. If you have a parent or grandparent who is elderly, then I want to share with you what I know about end of life care and dying process. We are a society that does not talk about death, and this can cause great pain when a family member dies. Learn about the process and find out how to deal with your own emotions and how to love your family members at the end. If there is only a small amount of time left, then I want you to cherish the final moments.