Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy in Lake Mary, Florida
Pharmique Pharmacy provides specialized veterinary compounding services for pet owners and veterinary practices throughout Central Florida. Our licensed pharmacists prepare customized medications for animals of all sizes—from household pets like cats and dogs to birds, horses, and exotic species.
When commercially available medications don't meet your pet's needs, compounding offers solutions. Whether your pet requires a specific dosage, a flavored formulation, or an alternative delivery method, our veterinary compounding services can help your veterinarian provide the care your animal companion deserves.
Why Veterinary Compounding Matters
Animals present unique pharmaceutical challenges that differ significantly from human medicine:
Size and Dosing Challenges
Animals come in dramatically different sizes. A medication dose appropriate for a Great Dane would be excessive for a Chihuahua. Compounding allows for exact doses tailored to your pet's specific weight and condition.
Taste and Administration
Many pet owners know the struggle of giving medication to reluctant animals. Compounded medications can be prepared in palatable flavors that animals actually accept.
Discontinued Medications
Pharmaceutical manufacturers sometimes discontinue veterinary medications. Compounding pharmacies can often prepare these discontinued medications.
Species-Specific Needs
Different animal species have unique physiological characteristics. Compounded medications can be formulated specifically for your pet's species.
Animals We Serve
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Horses
Rabbits
Reptiles
Fish
Exotic Animals
Dosage Forms Available
Based on your veterinarian's prescription, we can prepare medications in forms designed for successful administration:
Flavored Oral Medications
Liquids and suspensions in palatable flavors, flavored treats and chews, capsules in appropriate sizes, and oral pastes.
Popular flavors: Beef, chicken, bacon, peanut butter (dogs) • Fish, chicken, tuna (cats) • Fruit flavors (birds and exotics)
Transdermal Preparations
For difficult-to-medicate cats and other animals, transdermal gels can be applied to the inner ear flap, allowing medication absorption through the skin.
Topical Preparations
Medicated ointments and creams, ear medications, eye preparations (as prescribed), and wound care formulations.
Commonly Compounded Veterinary Medications
Thyroid Medications
Methimazole for cats with hyperthyroidism, often as flavored liquids or transdermal gels.
Cardiac Medications
Heart medications in precise doses for animals with cardiovascular conditions.
Pain Management
Appropriately dosed pain medications for post-surgical recovery, arthritis, and other conditions.
Antibiotics
Custom-strength antibiotics in palatable formulations for treating infections.
Behavioral Medications
Anti-anxiety and behavioral medications in doses appropriate for your pet's size.
Dermatological Preparations
Topical medications for skin conditions, allergies, and infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lake Mary, FL 32746
Important Information
About Compounded Veterinary Medications: Compounded veterinary medications are prepared by our licensed pharmacy pursuant to a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Compounded medications are NOT FDA-approved. They have not undergone FDA review for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
Prescription Required: All veterinary medications require a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian who has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with you and your animal.
Veterinary Supervision: Use of compounded medications should be supervised by your veterinarian. Follow all dosing instructions and contact your vet if you have concerns about your pet's response to medication.