The most common form of pet compounded medication used in veterinary medicines are as follows:

  • Oral capsules – The capsule may be easier for pets to swallow compared to other types of medication and one can easily mix it with the daily food they eat. Several ingredients or discontinued medication can be combined in the capsule making it more effective.
  • Transdermal Medication – Transdermal medication is usually chosen for pets that refuses to take pills. Application of a medicine or drug through the skin is called as Transdermal Medication.
  • Flavored Pet Medications – Medications are flavored in the food given to pets. Flavors like chicken flavor, fish flavor, peanut butter flavor, or banana flavored medication are used for pet medication.
  • Tablets and Chews – These types of medication are specially designed to dissolve on the tongue of animals who find it difficult to swallow medicines. These medicines also come in the form flavors.