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Veterinary compounding

Medications your pet will actually take.

Flavored soft chews for dogs, transdermal gels applied to the inside of a cat's ear, custom-dosed tablets for rabbits and birds. We compound to your veterinarian's specification for the animals who refuse the pill, gag on the liquid, or need a dose nobody manufactures.

Chews
Flavored for dogs
Transdermal
Ear-pinna gels for cats
Exotics
Birds · rabbits · more
Compounding lab at TFC Pharmacy
Vet
Rx
Why veterinary compounds

Three reasons LA vets send their patients here.

Flavors animals want

Chicken, beef liver, tuna, peanut butter, salmon. Compounded into chewables and suspensions animals take voluntarily.

Transdermal delivery

For cats that won't swallow anything — PLO gels applied to the pinna (inner ear). Owner gets compliance; cat gets the medicine.

Doses nobody makes

The chihuahua needs 0.4 mg. The Maine Coon needs 7.5 mg. Compounding gives your vet the exact dose for the exact animal.

Common veterinary formulas

Most-prescribed vet compounds we fill.

Prepared to your veterinarian's specification. Below are the formulas we compound most often.

Methimazole transdermal

Cat · Transdermal
Methimazole 2.5 – 10 mg per 0.1 mL · PLO gel
Use: Feline hyperthyroidism. Applied to inside of ear; standard of care for cats that won't tolerate oral.

Trazodone chicken chew

Dog · Chew
Trazodone 25 – 200 mg · chicken-flavored soft chew
Use: Pre-vet anxiolytic, post-surgical confinement, fireworks anxiety.

Gabapentin tuna suspension

Cat · Oral
Gabapentin 50 – 100 mg/mL · tuna or chicken suspension
Use: Feline chronic pain (osteoarthritis), pre-vet anxiolytic.

Prednisolone suspension

Cat / Dog · Oral
Prednisolone 5 – 25 mg/mL · flavored
Use: IBD, asthma, autoimmune disease. Flavored to species preference.

Cisapride suspension

Cat · Oral
Cisapride 2.5 mg/mL · suspension
Use: Feline megacolon, constipation. Not commercially available — compounded only.

Amlodipine suspension

Cat · Oral
Amlodipine 0.625 – 2.5 mg/mL · flavored
Use: Feline hypertension. Doses well below human commercial strengths.

Mirtazapine transdermal

Cat · Transdermal
Mirtazapine 1.88 mg per 0.05 mL · PLO gel
Use: Feline anorexia, appetite stimulation. Standard veterinary practice now.

Atenolol suspension

Cat / Dog · Oral
Atenolol 5 – 25 mg/mL · flavored
Use: Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, canine arrhythmias.

Famciclovir suspension

Cat · Oral
Famciclovir 75 – 125 mg/mL · flavored
Use: Feline herpesvirus. Compounded since pediatric commercial is hard to dose for cats.

Itraconazole suspension

Cat · Oral
Itraconazole 25 – 50 mg/mL · tuna or chicken
Use: Dermatophytosis, systemic mycoses. Long course; flavor matters for adherence.
Process

From vet to your pet's pill box, in four steps.

01

Vet sends Rx

eRx, fax (323-348-4213), or phone. We'll confirm receipt when we get your Rx.

02

Flavor & vehicle picked

We text you to confirm preference — chicken, beef liver, tuna, peanut butter.

03

Compounded

Turnaround depends on formulation — we'll confirm when the Rx arrives.

04

Pickup or delivery

Pickup in store or ask about delivery. Cold-chain handling when required.

VETERINARY COMPOUNDING
Flavor-forward veterinary preparations compounded to prescriber specification. Separate regulatory review applies to veterinary marketing — call (323) 348-4205 for species-appropriate formulation questions.
Common questions

Veterinary compounds, frequently asked.

Do you need a prescription from a veterinarian?

Yes — all veterinary compounds require a current prescription from a licensed veterinarian. We can accept eRx, fax, or phone-in from your vet. If you're switching from another pharmacy, we'll handle the transfer.

What flavors work best for which animals?

Cats: tuna, chicken, salmon. Dogs: chicken, beef liver, peanut butter, bacon. Rabbits: banana, apple. Birds: berry, fruit blends. Reptiles: usually unflavored aqueous suspensions. We've experimented with all of them over the years — happy to suggest based on what's worked for similar patients.

How does transdermal medication for cats work?

The medication is mixed into a PLO (pluronic lecithin organogel) base that crosses the skin barrier. You apply a small dose (typically 0.05–0.1 mL) to the hairless inside of the cat's ear (the pinna), wear gloves, and let it absorb. Works well for methimazole, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, and several others.

Are compounded vet medications insured?

Pet insurance (Trupanion, Healthy Paws, Nationwide) often covers compounded medications when prescribed for a covered condition. We'll provide an itemized receipt for reimbursement; we don't bill insurance directly for veterinary.

How long do vet compounds stay stable?

BUDs range from 14 days for refrigerated suspensions to 90 days for shelf-stable. Transdermal gels typically 90 days at room temp. Exact date is printed on your label.

For veterinarians

Compounding reference PDFs.

TFC reference catalogues and formulation guides for veterinary prescribers. Download for office use — call (323) 348-4205 for Rx routing and compound questions.

Veterinary marketing content requires a separate regulatory review pass before production publish (GUARDRAILS rule 11).

Veterinary compound your pet actually needs?

Transfer your pet's prescription to TFC, or have your veterinarian send it directly. We work with vets across LA County for compounded preparations.