Veterinary Compounding Solutions
Specialized Pharmacology for Your Best Friends
At Whole Health Compounding Pharmacy Glebe, we recognize that pets are not just “small humans.” Their metabolic pathways, taste receptors, and skin thickness vary significantly by species. Whether you are caring for a senior cat with chronic kidney disease, a dog with severe allergies, or an exotic bird, we provide custom-formulated solutions that turn “medicine time” into a stress-free experience.
Why Veterinary Compounding is Essential
Standard commercially available medications are often manufactured in fixed strengths designed for humans or large livestock. This creates several hurdles for the average pet owner:
- The Dosage Gap: A 100mg commercial tablet is impossible to split accurately for a 6lb cat requiring only 4.5mg. Cutting tablets leads to uneven dosing, which can result in treatment failure or accidental toxicity.
- The Toxicity Risk: Many human medications (and even some “sugar-free” liquid meds) contain Xylitol, certain dyes, or concentrated alcohols that are safe for humans but potentially fatal for dogs and cats.
- The Compliance Barrier: If a pet hides under the bed at the sight of a pill bottle, the therapy fails. We solve this by changing the format of the drug to match the pet’s preferences.
The Whole Health Glebe Advantage: MAZ Technology
We utilize the MAZ Planetary Mixer, the gold standard in modern veterinary pharmacology. Unlike traditional stirring or “hand-mixing,” the MAZ uses centrifugal force to mix medications in a blade-free, air-free environment.
The Transdermal "Ear Gel" Solution
For many cats and small dogs, oral dosing is a traumatic experience. We specialize in Transdermal Gels applied to the hairless inner ear (the pinna).
- Superior Absorption: Our MAZ mixer ensures the medication is perfectly suspended in the gel. This allows the active ingredients to absorb through the thin skin of the ear and enter the bloodstream directly, bypassing the digestive tract entirely.
- Consistency: The planetary mixing process ensures that every single drop of gel contains the exact same concentration of medication—no “weak spots” or “hot spots.”
Precision Flavor Engineering
We don’t just “mask” the taste of bitter medications; we engineer flavors that pets naturally crave. Our library of pharmaceutical-grade, hypoallergenic flavors includes:
- For Felines: Tuna, Salmon, Chicken, and Liver.
- For Canines: Beef, Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Marshmallow.
- For Exotics: Tutti-Frutti, Banana, and Piña Colada (ideal for birds and reptiles).
Our Veterinary Compounding Services
Custom Strength Capsules & Chews
Ointment-Milled Topicals
Discontinued & Backordered Support
The Veterinary Triad: Our Collaborative Approach
Effective compounding is a collaborative effort between the Pet Owner, the Veterinarian, and the Pharmacist.
- Consult: We discuss your pet’s specific sensitivities (e.g., lactose or gluten allergies).
- Collaborate: We work with your vet to determine the best delivery method (Liquid vs. Gel vs. Capsule).
- Formulate: We prepare the medication in our Glebe laboratory using the MAZ system.
- Follow-up: We ensure the pet is accepting the medication and adjust the flavor or format if necessary.
Quality & Compliance Standard
Mandatory Disclosure: Veterinary compounded preparations at Whole Health Compounding Pharmacy Glebe are prepared based on a veterinarian’s prescription. These preparations are not evaluated by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
- Designated Manager: Renu Pillay, RPh
- Accreditation Number: #306266
- Turnaround Time: Most BHRT formulations are completed within 24–48 hours in our Glebe laboratory.
- Ottawa-Wide Delivery: We offer secure, traceable delivery to your home or directly to your Veterinary clinic.