Comment from Laura Matteson
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Summary: A veterinary professional (implied by the clinical context) argues that access to compounded medications is essential for treating various diseases in dogs and cats. They highlight that compounded options are often necessary when commercially available medications are unsuitable due to size or administration difficulties.
Having access to compounded medication in clinic allows many different disease processes, in dogs and cats, to begin immediate treatment. Often, pets are not presented to a veterinarian until symptoms have been present for several days. Delay in treatment in dogs and cats can lead to worsening of many issues, and in worst case situations, prolonged hospitalization or even death.
Necessity for Alternative Options: Our dog and cat patients can often be difficult to treat with commercially available forms of medications, making it difficult for owners to medicate their pets. Compounded options of medications may improve compliance in these instances.
Example: Commercially available tablet sizes are too large for dogs and cats. Some animals will simply not take oral medications and an alternative method is required.