How often do you have to cut pills because they are manufactured as one large pill size with the “average-size” dog in mind? Wouldn't a cat eat a liver or fish treat instead of a pill?
At least two challenges face Veterinarians when deciding upon a medicine. These are:
(1) medicines in small volumes acceptable to the pet and
(2) the taste of the medicine itself.
The latter is especially important to the pet owner; if the pet does not like the medicine, both the pet and the owner are going to struggle!
Owner's perspective:
Has your Veterinarian ever given you a bunch of pills for your cat with the directions 4 times a day?
Did your cat foam at the mouth?
Did your cat spit it back out?
The attempt to hide the meds in your pets food work? or
Did you come back only to find your cat or dog ate around it?
Alvarado Veterinary Compounding Pharmacists have years of experience in creating and dispensing “pet friendly” medicines. Though any dosage form can be prepared – suspensions, capsules, transdermal gels, and more – suspensions are the least expensive dosing form for the pet owner.
We can send your pets compounds to ANYWHERE in the United States via FedEx Ground for a nominal charge
Please call us or have your Veterinarian call us with any compound inquiry.
Below are just a few examples of what Alvarado's Veterinary Compounding Pharmacist can do.
Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension: Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension is used to replace “Clavamox” 62.5mg/ml and 125mg/ml strengths. Primary advantage is taste: The Alvarado compounding pharmacy formulation of Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension, "tastes good", the “Clavamox”, we are told, does not! This means a cat or dog will accept our flavored Augmentin suspension without a struggle. - READ MORE -
Dog Information:
• Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli.
• Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension also can be used to treat periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Clavamox has been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease.
The recommended dosage for Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension is 6.25 mg/lb (1 mL/10 lb) of body weight twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial/juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5-7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no response is seen after 5 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Deep pyoderma may require treatment for 21 days; the maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Cat Information:
• Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension is used for skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella spp.
• Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspension alleviates urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
The recommended dosage for Augmentin Oral Veterinary Suspensionis 62.5 mg (1 mL) twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis should be treated for 5-7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided, not to exceed 30 days. If no response is seen after 3 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated.
Urinary tract infections may require treatment for 10-14 days or longer. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Budesonide Oral Veterinary Suspension: Budesonide Oral Veterinary Suspension has been successfully used for canine and feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). A wide range of flavors assure ease of dosing to even the most finicky dog or cat. - READ MORE -
The recommended dosage forBudesonideOral Veterinary Suspension is ...
Cat Information:
• Budesonide Oral Veterinary Suspension is used for treating feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) available in various flavors that your cat will really appreciate such as chicken or fish.
The recommended dosage forBudesonideOral Suspension is 1ml each day.
Cyclosporine Veterinary Eye Drops: Ideal for “Dry Eye” in canines, Cyclosporine Veterinary Eye Drops comes in several dose strengths, from 0.2% to 2%. Most common strength dispensed is 1%. - READ MORE -
Dog Information:
• Cyclosporine Oral Veterinary Suspension is used to treat canine Dry Eye. ...
The recommended dosage for Cyclosporine Oral Cyclosporine...
Diazepam Veterinary Rectal Gel: Normally used in canines with seizure disorders when seizure control is lost and immediate relief is needed. Diazepam Veterinary Rectal Gel comes in a small, pre-loaded syringe – ready to use. - READ MORE -
The recommended dosage for Diazepam Oral Veterinary Suspension is ...
Interferon Alfa Veterinary Solution: Used to treat non-neoplastic FeLV disease, Interferon Alfa Veterinary Solution comes in a ready-to-use strength of 30 i.u. per ml. A wide variety of flavors assure easy compliance in felines. - READ MORE -
Cat Information:
• Interferon Alfa Veterinary Solution is used for ...
The recommended dosage for Interferon Alfa Veterinary Solution is ...
Isoproterenol Compound Veterinary Elixir: Highly successful for treating small canine Collapsed Trachea Syndrome (CTS). Isoproterenol Compound Veterinary Elixir can be flavored elixir and is readily accepted by even the most finicky dogs. - READ MORE -
The recommended dosage for Isoproterenol Compound Veterinary Elixir is ...
Methimazole (“Tapazole”) Transdermal Veterinary Gel: The perfect dose form for hyperthyroid felines who won’t take anything by mouth. Tapazole Transdermal Veterinary Gel is available in any strength, a small volume (0.1ml) of Tapazole gel is applied to the inner surface of the ear flap and gently rubbed in. By the way, transdermal dose forms are available for many different drugs. Just ask us! - READ MORE -
The recommended dosage for Methimazole (“Tapazole”) Transdermal Veterinary Gel is ...
Prednisolone Oral Veterinary Suspension: This normally bitter drug is rendered very palatable by Alvarado's Compounding Pharmacists. Finicky cats and dogs will not resist this tasty Prednisolone Oral Veterinary Suspension compound when it’s flavored with something they like! - READ MORE -
Dog Information:
• Prednisolone Oral Veterinary Suspension is used to treat ...
The recommended dosage for Prednisolone Oral Veterinary Suspension is ...
Just because we DID NOT list your pet's particular disease or medication, doesn't mean we don't do it, call for your particular requirement or have your Veterinarian call to see how we can help. 619.287.5107
Please Note:We will inform the pet owner what the compound will cost before the compound is made. We can send your pets compounds to ANYWHERE in the United States via FedEx Ground for a nominal charge. Please inquire about other delivery options.
Tell your Veterinarian give us a call today to see how we can create a custom compounded medication for your pets health and well being in the correct dosage and flavor! 619.287.5107
All Compounds Require A Prescription!
Please note: A Credit Card must be on file prior to the compound being made.
Give our Compounding Lab a call today for more information on how we can help your pet 619.287.5107
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Alvarado Pharmacy is a licensed compounding pharmacy, we only compound in response to a doctor's prescription. The information contained in this site is general in nature and is intended for use as an educational aid only. You should consult your doctor or contact an Alvarado pharmacist (619.287.5035) about diagnosis and treatment of any health problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), nor has the FDA approved the products to diagnose, cure or prevent disease. This online pharmacy will only dispense a controlled substance to a person who has a valid prescription issued for a legitimate medical purpose based upon a medical relationship with a prescribing practitioner. This includes at least one prior in-person medical evaluation or medical evaluation via telemedicine in accordance with applicable requirements of section 309 of of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 829).
