23 Spring 2026 | Animal Health Solutions
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Highlight precision and individualized care.
Clients are often concerned about the risk of serious
side effects or overdose with medication. Explain that
compounded medications allow for precise, individualized
dosing tailored to the patient's specific needs, which can be
particularly helpful for exceptionally small patients or those
requiring non-standard concentrations.
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Show how compounding impacts
longevity in chronic cases.
Pets with chronic conditions require sustainable medication
routines. Identifying a formulation that supports long-
term compliance with minimal stress is a clinical priority.
Simplifying the daily routine can help support consistent
administration over time.
Beyond convenience, every Covetrus formulation is backed by rigorous quality assurance:
Purity Tested: All
raw bulk substances
undergo strict purity
verification.
USP Compliant:
Preparations adhere
to the highest
United States
Pharmacopeia
(USP) standards.
Potency Verified:
Post-production
testing is designed
to help confirm
potency through
the assigned
use-by date.
Pharmacist
Reviewed: Every
prescription is
evaluated by
a registered
pharmacist both
before and after
preparation.
Covetrus Compounding: Quality You Can Trust
A B O U T T H E A U T H O R
CATHERINE BARNETTE, DVM, is a small animal veterinarian
and veterinary writer with over 15 years of experience in clinical
practice. After earning both a bachelor's degree in zoology and a
veterinary degree from the University of Florida, she spent over a
decade in small animal general practice, where she developed a
passion for preventative medicine and client education. Dr. Barnette
is a prolific writer who creates evidence-based educational content
for both veterinary professionals and pet owners. Her work aims to
bridge the gap between complex medical concepts and practical,
actionable advice for the veterinary care team. Dr. Barnette is a paid
consultant for Covetrus
®
.
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and veterinarian perceptions of need for veterinary compounding services in a
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doi:10.18549/PharmPract.2018.03.1224
