What is Animal Drug Compounding?
Compounding is the mixing of drugs to fit the unique needs of a patient. AHI and AVMA define it as “customized manipulation of an approved drug or drugs by a veterinarian, or by a pharmacist upon the prescription of a veterinarian, to meet the needs of a particular patient.” Examples can include:

• Mixing two injectable drugs;
• Preparing a paste or suspension from crushed tablets; and
• Adding flavoring to a drug.