Canine Cushing's Alliance

Browse all Canine Cushing's Library If you’ve decided to use a compounded medication for your pet, the next step is choosing a pharmacy. This article discusses some steps to take and things to look for to find a reputable compounding pharmacy. State Licensing Most importantly, avoid any compounding pharmacy without a license. Compounding pharmacies in Canada are regulated by the Pharmacy Regulatory Authority (PRA) in their province or territory and should be licensed by that PRA. Being...

Browse all Canine Cushing's Library Below is a comparison of Vetoryl and compounded trilostane. If you are trying to decide which treatment option to pursue for your dog, it may help you make a more informed choice. Please note, if you haven’t read our other article on this topic, Compounded Drugs: another option for treating Cushing’s, you might want to consider doing so before reading this one. Active Ingredient Vetoryl contains trilostane as its active ingredient, which reduces cortisol...

Some pet owners choose compounded trilostane, rather than Vetoryl, for treating Cushing’s disease. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about drug compounding. What are compounded drugs? Compounded drugs are custom-made medications prepared by compounding pharmacies or veterinarians. To make a compounded animal drug, a pharmacist or veterinarian will modify, mix, or reformulate a drug approved by Health Canada, such as Vetoryl. The compounded drug will have the same active...