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Custom Compounding · Veterinary

Compounded medications, for the pets in your family.

Species-specific dosing, flavors, and forms for cats, dogs, horses, and exotic pets. We compound flavored medications, transdermal preparations for cats, dose-adjusted small-pet medications, and large-volume preparations for horses — working from your veterinarian's exact prescription.

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7+
Species we compound for
10+
Pet-specific flavors
Cats
Transdermal specialty
25+
Years compounding

Why Pets Need Compounded Medications

Most pet medications are manufactured for one size of one species.

When the manufactured version doesn't fit your pet — wrong size, wrong species, wrong form, wrong flavor — compounding bridges the gap.

When your pet won't take medication

Cats are notoriously difficult to pill. Many dogs spit out flavored chews they don't like. Flavored liquids, transdermal preparations (apply to the skin instead of orally), and pet-specific formulations turn a fight into a routine.

When the dose isn't right for your pet's size

A medication tablet manufactured for a 60-pound dog is impractical for a 4-pound chihuahua or a 10-pound cat. Splitting tablets isn't precise. We compound liquids and small-dose capsules at the exact strength your veterinarian prescribes.

When the form needs to change

Some medications only come as tablets but your pet needs a liquid — or vice versa. Some pets need a topical or transdermal form when oral doesn't work. Compounding lets your vet prescribe the form that fits your situation.

Why Compounding Matters for Pets

Four common reasons your vet may write a compounding script.

The situations we see most often when pet owners come to us with a compounding prescription.

Cats & transdermal medications

The hardest pet to pill in the world. For cats with hyperthyroidism (methimazole), hypertension (amlodipine), or other conditions requiring daily medication, transdermal preparations applied to the ear flap eliminate the daily battle entirely.

Dosing for size variability

Dogs range from 4 pounds to 200+. Cats are a more consistent size but still vary. Manufactured pet medications come in fixed strengths designed for the average dog or cat — compounding lets us prepare exactly what your specific pet needs.

Species-specific flavoring

A chicken-flavored liquid for a dog. A tuna or beef flavoring for a cat. Apple or molasses for a horse. Tropical fruit for a bird. Pet-specific flavors aren't universal — what works for one species fails for another.

When the medication isn't commercially available

Some pet medications go on backorder or are discontinued; others are only available as human-medication off-label. Compounding fills these gaps so your veterinarian can keep your pet on the medication they need.

What We Compound

Medications and forms by species.

Each species has its own typical medications and preferred forms. Here's what we work on most often.

Cats

  • Transdermal methimazoleFor hyperthyroidism — applied to the ear flap, no pilling required
  • Transdermal amlodipineFor cats with high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease
  • Flavored liquid gabapentinFor pain, anxiety, or pre-vet-visit sedation — tuna or chicken flavored
  • Custom-dose prednisoloneFor IBD, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions

Dogs

  • Flavored thyroid medicationsLevothyroxine in chicken, beef, or peanut butter flavor for daily compliance
  • Dose-adjusted NSAIDsPain and arthritis medications at exact strengths for small or large dogs
  • Diethylstilbestrol (DES)For female dogs with urinary incontinence — a common compounded prescription
  • Custom-flavored antibioticsFor dogs who reject the manufactured flavor or need a different concentration

Horses

  • PergolideFor equine Cushing's disease (PPID) — apple or molasses flavored for daily administration
  • Custom-dose thyroid medicationsFor equine metabolic syndrome and other thyroid conditions
  • Large-volume pain medicationsPractical doses and volumes for horses, with flavors they'll accept
  • Oral paste preparationsFor medications that need to be administered via oral syringe

Exotics & small pets

  • Birds (parrots, cockatiels)Tropical-fruit flavored micro-dose preparations for avian patients
  • Rabbits & small mammalsCustom-dose medications adjusted for very small body weights
  • ReptilesSpecific dose and form adjustments based on your exotic vet's prescription
  • Other speciesAsk — if your veterinarian prescribes it for a less common species, we'll work to compound it

Common Prescriptions

The veterinary compounds we fill most often.

Specific medications you may hear about from your veterinarian.

Transdermal methimazole (cats)

The single most-requested compounded cat medication. For cats with hyperthyroidism, applied to the inside of the ear flap once or twice daily. Eliminates the daily pilling battle and is well tolerated by most cats.

Flavored antibiotics (dogs & cats)

Doxycycline, clindamycin, metronidazole, and others — flavored in species-appropriate ways so your pet actually takes the full course. Common after a vet visit for an infection.

Pergolide (horses)

For horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Cushing's disease). We compound in apple or molasses flavor at dose strengths appropriate for individual horses.

Custom-dose preparations (small pets)

When a manufactured dose is impractical for a small dog, cat, or exotic pet, we compound the exact dose your vet prescribes — typically as a flavored liquid measured with an oral syringe.

How It Works

From your vet's prescription to your pet's daily routine.

Same straightforward process as our human prescriptions — just for your four-legged family.

1

Talk with your veterinarian

Tell your vet about flavor refusals, pilling struggles, or dose concerns. Many vets in the region work with us regularly — others may not have compounded for their patients before but are open to it.

2

Vet sends the prescription

Your vet sends the prescription to us electronically, by fax, or by phone. Include your pet's name, species, weight, and any flavor preferences. We'll call if anything needs clarification.

3

We compound

Most pet prescriptions are ready in 24-48 hours. Common preparations (transdermal cat meds, flavored small-animal medications) are typically faster than less common ones.

4

Pick up & we'll go over administration

When you pick up, we walk through the dosing schedule, application instructions (especially for transdermals), storage, and what to do if your pet has a reaction or won't take it.

Common Questions

Pet-owner questions, answered.

The questions we hear most from pet owners — and from veterinarians who haven't worked with a compounding pharmacy before.

Does my veterinarian need to send the prescription?
Yes. We can only compound veterinary medications with a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. We can't compound based on a previous prescription from another pharmacy without your vet authorizing the transfer, and we can't prescribe medications ourselves. If your vet has a question about whether we compound a specific medication, they can call us directly.
What species do you compound for?
We compound for cats, dogs, horses, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and other small mammals. Cats and dogs are by far the most common — flavored medications and transdermal cat preparations are weekly fills for us. Horses (typically pergolide for Cushing's, thyroid meds, and pain medications) are regular. Exotic pets are less common but we work with veterinarians who specialize in them when needed.
What flavors are available for pet medications?
Species-specific flavors that pets actually accept. For cats: tuna, chicken, beef, fish, salmon. For dogs: chicken, beef, bacon, peanut butter, liver, cheese. For horses: apple, molasses, peppermint. For birds: tropical fruit flavors. We can also make unflavored preparations when the medication can't be combined with a flavor or when your vet specifies.
My cat is impossible to medicate. Can you make a transdermal version?
Yes — and this is one of the most-requested services we offer for cat owners. Transdermal medications are applied to the inside of your cat's ear (the pinna), absorbing through the skin. No pilling, no fighting. The most common transdermal medication we compound is methimazole for cats with hyperthyroidism, but we also make transdermal preparations for gabapentin (anxiety, pain), prednisolone, and other medications when your vet prescribes them in that form.
Can you compound medications for small pets that need tiny doses?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons exotic pet owners and small-dog owners come to us. A medication manufactured for humans or large dogs is often impractical to dose for a chihuahua, a parrot, or a hamster. We can compound liquid suspensions, oral pastes, or other preparations at the exact mg or μg strength your veterinarian prescribes.
Is compounded pet medication FDA-approved? Is it safe?
Veterinary compounding is regulated under federal and state pharmacy laws. The active ingredients we use are pharmaceutical-grade, and the compounding process follows USP standards. The compounds themselves aren't FDA-approved the way manufactured drugs are — that's how compounding works across human and animal medicine. Veterinary compounding has been part of pharmacy practice for many decades. If you have specific concerns, talk with your veterinarian.
How long does it take to fill a veterinary prescription?
Most pet prescriptions are ready in 24-48 hours. Common preparations (transdermal cat meds, flavored small-animal medications) are usually 24 hours. Less common preparations — exotic pets, large-volume horse medications, complex multi-ingredient compounds — may take 48 hours or slightly longer depending on what we need to source. We'll give you a specific timeline when the prescription comes in.
Can my vet recommend Okuley’s, or do I need to ask?
Either works. Many veterinarians in Northwest Ohio already work with us regularly and may suggest Okuley's when a compounded medication makes sense. If your vet hasn't worked with a compounding pharmacy before, we're happy to talk with them about what we can prepare for their patient. Have your vet's office call us if they want to discuss a specific case.

Related pages:

All Custom Compounding Pediatric Compounding Prescription Services Medication Management

Have a veterinary prescription that needs compounding?

Bring it to a local pharmacy that handles pet medications every week.

Whether your cat needs a transdermal medication, your dog refuses the flavor, or your horse needs a custom-dose preparation — we compound for pets across Northwest Ohio every week. Have your veterinarian send the prescription to us, or call with questions.

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