Dogs and cats
by far our most common patients — from flea allergy dermatitis to hyperthyroidism to chronic anxiety
Veterinary
Veterinary
Veterinary Compounding That Makes Treatment Easier – for Pets, Owners, and Practices
When a pet is uncomfortable and a medication isn’t working — because the tablet is too large, the taste is wrong, or the right concentration simply isn’t available commercially — the frustration lands on everyone: the pet, the owner, and the veterinary team.
Voshell’s Pharmacy is a local, pharmacist-led veterinary compounding partner. We help veterinary practices solve medication access, adherence, and turnaround problems before they become client complaints.
Any species, any medication, any time.
Our Promise
We combine clinical compounding expertise with practical, real-world solutions that help animals actually take the medication their veterinarian prescribes.
Why Veterinary Compounding Matters
Many medications approved for use in animals come only in human dosage forms — the wrong concentration, the wrong size, and entirely the wrong taste for a 12-pound cat or a 1,200-pound horse.
Compounding allows veterinarians to personalize therapy around:
- Species
- Weight
- Flavor acceptance
- Route of administration
- Commercial medication availability
Species We Compound For
Our veterinary compounding services cover a broad range of companion and specialty animals:
Horses and equine patients
large-volume preparations, oral pastes, and topical formulations scaled for equine anatomy
Birds and avian species
precise microvolume dosing in flavored liquid form
Reptiles and exotics
species-specific formulations for animals whose physiology differs markedly from standard mammals
Pocket pets
rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, and small mammals with dose requirements far below commercial standards
Conditions
Conditions Commonly Addressed
Behavioral and Anxiety Conditions
Anxiety, aggression, separation distress, and noise phobia are among the most common reasons veterinarians turn to compounded medications. Behavioral medications often need to be given daily and long-term — making palatability and ease of administration essential to success.
Thyroid and Endocrine Conditions
Feline hyperthyroidism is one of the most common reasons cats are prescribed compounded medication. Transdermal methimazole — applied to the inner ear flap — is a compounded-only option that many cat owners find far more manageable than daily oral pilling.
Similarly, hypothyroidism in dogs and hormonal conditions in other species may require weight-specific dosing not achievable with standard commercial tablets.
Dermatological Conditions
Skin conditions in animals — from allergic dermatitis to chronic infections to wound care — often respond better to targeted topical preparations. Compounded topical medications can be prepared at concentrations and in bases suited to the affected area, coat type, and species-specific skin physiology.
Pain Management
Post-surgical pain, chronic osteoarthritis, and palliative care in aging pets frequently require analgesic medications at precise doses and in forms the animal will tolerate. Compounded pain medications can be prepared as flavored chewable treats, oral liquids, or transdermal gels.
Medications Not Commercially Available for Certain Species
For exotic animals, birds, and reptiles, there is often no FDA-approved commercial product at all. Veterinary compounding fills this gap entirely — allowing clinicians to prescribe appropriate therapy based on the animal’s needs rather than what happens to be commercially available.
Delivery Forms for Animals
Getting medication into an animal is as important as the medication itself. We offer a full range of veterinary delivery forms:
- Flavored chewable treats: soft chews that animals accept as a snack rather than a medication
- Flavored oral liquids: precise dosing by weight in flavors that appeal to the species
- Transdermal gels: applied to the ear flap or inner leg — particularly useful for cats and small animals who resist oral medication
- Oral pastes and syringes: for horses and large animals
- Topical creams and ointments: for dermatological and wound care applications
- Capsules: for patients where a standard capsule form is practical and accepted
Compounding
Your Veterinary Prescription Starts Here
Have your veterinarian send a prescription directly to Voshell’s Pharmacy. Questions about a specific formulation or species? Call us — we’re happy to work directly with your veterinarian to find the right solution.
Supporting veterinarians, pet owners, and specialty animal care practices.
Compliance Note
Veterinary compounded medications are prepared based on prescriptions from licensed veterinarians. Compounded animal medications are not FDA-approved drug products. The FDA has issued guidance on veterinary compounding; all preparations at Voshell’s Pharmacy are made in compliance with applicable regulations. Compounded medications may not be appropriate for all animals or all conditions.