What is a veterinary compounding pharmacy?

A veterinary compounding pharmacy is a specialized pharmacy that custom-prepares medications to meet the unique needs of individual animals. Unlike traditional pharmacies that only dispense commercially available medications, compounding pharmacies can:

• Adjust medication dosages for animals of different sizes or species

• Combine multiple medications into a single, easy-to-administer form

• Create flavored formulations (like chicken, bacon, or tuna) to make medicine time stress-free

• Provide alternative forms — such as liquids, chews, or transdermal gels — when pills aren’t suitable

Some reasons your animal might need compounded medications:

• Medication adherence 
• An allergy
• Patient safety
• Dosage, combination or strength is not commercially available

At Mixlab, our licensed pharmacists work closely with veterinarians to ensure each compounded medication is safe, effective, and tailored specifically for your pet. Our pharmacy and staff are dedicated to serving only veterinary patients.