Custom Veterinary Compounding in Chino, CA
Every pet is unique, and sometimes standard veterinary medications just don't work. At Mixwell Compounding Pharmacy in Chino, we partner with veterinarians throughout the Inland Empire to create customized medications for small animals, large animals, and exotic pets when commercial options fall short.
Whether your cat refuses pills, your horse needs a discontinued medication, or your bearded dragon requires a precise micro-dose, our compounding pharmacists can help create a solution tailored to your animal's specific needs.
Small Animal Compounding (Dogs & Cats)
Getting dogs and cats to take their medication can be a daily struggle. Pills get spit out, liquid medicines are rejected, and stress affects both you and your pet. Compounding offers practical alternatives that make medication time easier.
Common small animal compounding solutions:
- Flavored medications: chicken, beef, tuna, salmon, liver, and other pet-friendly flavors
- Transdermal gels applied to the ear for cats who won't take oral medications
- Custom-strength capsules or chewable treats
- Liquid suspensions for easier dosing
- Combination formulations (when prescribed) to reduce the number of medications
- Smaller, easier-to-swallow capsule sizes
- Allergen-free formulations removing problem ingredients
Frequently compounded medications for dogs and cats include:
- Thyroid medications in precise strengths
- Cardiac medications in appropriate sizes
- Pain management formulations
- Dermatology preparations (ear medications, skin treatments)
- Behavioral medications in custom strengths
- Antibiotic suspensions with palatability improvements
Our pharmacists work directly with veterinarians in Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, and surrounding areas to ensure each compounded medication meets your pet's exact specifications.
Why Veterinarians Choose Compounding
Commercial veterinary medications come in limited strengths and forms. Compounding allows veterinarians to prescribe based on each animal's specific needs:
- Precise weight-based dosing: Especially critical for very small or very large animals
- Palatability improvements: Making medication taste good increases compliance
- Dosage form flexibility: Liquids for birds, transdermal gels for difficult cats, pastes for horses
- Access to discontinued medications: When manufacturers stop making a drug your pet relies on
- Allergen elimination: Remove ingredients causing adverse reactions
- Cost-effective solutions: Especially for chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment
- Combination therapy: Multiple medications in one dose (when prescribed)
How Veterinary Compounding Works
Step 1: Your veterinarian evaluates your animal and determines a compounded medication is appropriate.
Step 2: Your vet sends us a prescription with specific compounding instructions (strength, form, flavoring).
Step 3: Our pharmacist calls you to discuss the formulation, administration instructions, timeline, and pricing.
Step 4: We compound the medication using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and veterinary-approved flavoring agents.
Step 5: Pick up your pet's medication at our Chino location or arrange for delivery (fees may apply).
Most veterinary compounds are ready within 2-3 business days. We can accommodate urgent requests when medically necessary for your animal.
Working With Your Veterinarian
All compounded veterinary medications require a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian. We welcome collaborative relationships with veterinary practices throughout Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Pomona, Diamond Bar, Rancho Cucamonga, and the greater Inland Empire.
Veterinarians: We're happy to discuss formulation options, provide guidance on dosing forms, and answer questions about compounding capabilities. Our pharmacists have extensive experience in veterinary compounding and stay current with best practices through our PCCA membership.
Pricing & Payment
Mixwell Compounding Pharmacy does not accept insurance, including pet insurance. However, we provide itemized receipts that many pet owners successfully submit to their pet insurance companies for reimbursement. Reimbursement rates vary by policy—contact your pet insurance provider for details.
For specific pricing on your animal's customized medication, please call (909)378-7301. Pricing depends on the medication, strength, quantity, and form compounded.
Important Regulatory Information
Compounded veterinary medications are prepared specifically for your animal based on your veterinarian's prescription. They are not FDA-approved drugs and do not undergo FDA pre-market approval for safety and effectiveness. Our pharmacy follows all FDA regulations and California Board of Pharmacy guidelines applicable to veterinary compounding.
We compound medications in our non-sterile facility following strict quality standards. We do not perform sterile compounding or create injectable medications.
Get Started Today
Has your veterinarian recommended compounded medication for your pet? Have questions about whether compounding might help your animal? Our experienced pharmacists are here to help.
Call (909)378-7301 to discuss your pet's customized medication needs.
Serving pet owners and veterinary practices in Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Pomona, Diamond Bar, Rancho Cucamonga, and throughout San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties with personalized veterinary pharmacy care.