Protecting Your Pets: How Compounded Medications Can Help Keep Your Furry Friends Safe

As pet parents, we do everything we can to keep our furry companions happy and healthy. But with recent concerns about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or H5N1) affecting cats and potentially dogs, it’s more important than ever to take extra precautions with their health.

At Good Day Pharmacy, we know that pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. That’s why we offer custom-compounded medications to make sure your pets get the care they need in the safest and most effective way possible.

What Pet Owners Need to Know About HPAI (H5N1) in Cats and Dogs

The FDA has recently issued a warning about HPAI, particularly in felines. Domestic and wild cats are highly sensitive to the virus, and while dogs are less susceptible, they can still contract it in rare cases.

How Are Pets Getting HPAI?

🔹 Eating raw or unpasteurized foods, including uncooked meats and raw milk 🔹 Hunting and consuming wild birds 🔹 Direct contact with infected animals

Signs Your Pet May Be Infected

If your cat or dog shows any of these symptoms, contact your vet immediately: ✔ Fever ✔ Lethargy or weakness ✔ Loss of appetite ✔ Runny nose or eye discharge ✔ Trouble breathing ✔ Neurological signs like tremors, seizures, or incoordination

👉 Click here to read the full update from FDA on reducing HPAI risk for pets.

The Role of Compounded Medications in Pet Health

When your pet needs medication, standard drugs don’t always work for every animal. That’s where compounding pharmacies like Good Day Pharmacy come in. We can create custom formulations to ensure your pet gets the right treatment in a way that’s easy to take and effective.

1. Making Medicine Tasty

Let’s be real—giving medicine to a cat or dog can feel like a battle. With our compounding services, we can add pet-friendly flavors like: ✅ Chicken ✅ Tuna ✅ Beef ✅ Peanut Butter

Now, instead of a struggle, your pet will actually want to take their medicine!

2. Customized Dosages for Every Pet

Not all pets are the same size—so why should their medications be? We can create precise dosages for: 🐾 Tiny kittens or toy breeds 🐾 Large dogs that need higher doses 🐾 Senior pets with specific health conditions

3. Allergy & Sensitivity-Friendly Medications

Just like humans, pets can have allergies or sensitivity to fillers, dyes, or certain ingredients in mass-produced medications. We can compound prescriptions without these additives, ensuring a safe treatment for your pet.

4. Easier Ways to Give Medicine

If your pet hates pills, we’ve got solutions! We can create medications in forms like: ✔ Chewable treats ✔ Flavored liquids ✔ Topical creams (for easy absorption through the skin) ✔ Transdermal gels (great for cats who refuse oral meds!)

Keeping Your Pets Safe & Healthy with Good Day Pharmacy

At Good Day Pharmacy, we’re here to help pet parents navigate the challenges of keeping their animals safe, especially with the recent concerns about HPAI and raw food risks. If your pet needs a custom medication—whether it’s an antibiotic, pain reliever, or another prescription—we can tailor it to their specific needs.

📢 Have questions about compounded medications for your pet? Contact your local Good Day Pharmacy today to learn how we can help!

Because your pets deserve the best—just like you do.