How Your Dog Can Benefit From Veterinary Compounding

Have you ever considered veterinary compounded medication for you dog? Are you familiar with veterinary compounding and how it can benefit your fur baby? Veterinary compounding consists of creating medications for animals to ensure that they get the specific dosage that fits their unique situation. The Lime in the Coconut is here to give you some key information on how veterinary compounding can benefit your dog.

Why Do Dog's Need Veterinary Compounding?

Have you ever tried to give your dog standard medication? Typically, the standard medication that is prescribed to your dog doesn't taste very good or it's in pill form, which can be quite large and difficult for your dog to swallow. Sometimes, veterinarians may prescribe a particular medication for your pet that's on backorder and not locally available. These are all reasons that veterinary compounding can benefit your fur baby.

"Your pet is unique. Shouldn't his or her medicine be too?"

We Make Medication a Tasty Treat

If you have ever tried to feed your dog pills, you know that most animals hate taking medication. Your dog does not understand the medical benefits, he or she just knows that it does not smell good and it DEFINITELY does not taste good. The Lime in the Coconut has found a solution to this problem. Rather than sneaking your dog's medication into something tasty, like cheese or peanut butter, feed your dog something actually tastes good. 

We can make your pet's medication taste like:

• Chicken
• Bacon
• Beef
• Shrimp
• Peanut Butter
• Banana
• Fish
• Salmon
• Marshmallow
• Tuna

When your pet's medication is cleverly disguised as a tasty treat, feeding your dog can be a breeze. We can also deliver the medication as a transdermal gel, flavored suspension, suppository, or a flavored capsule ... whichever best fits the needs of your pet. 

In Need of a Compounding Pharmacy That Puts Your Dog's Needs First?

Just like humans, no two animals are alike. We offer compounded medications to ensure that each of our patients get the specific dosage they need for their unique situation, and we don't treat our animal patients any differently. Our experienced compounding pharmacist at the Lake of the Ozarks can design customized dosages to meet your pet's specific needs. 

In some situations, veterinarians may prescribe a particular medication for your pet that's backorder and not locally available. In these situations, our talented pharmacy technicians can mix active ingredients together to create a prescription for an otherwise unavailable (or discontinued) product. If you have a fur-baby at home in need of medicine, give us a call to learn more about our veterinary compounding services at the Lake of the Ozarks. We would be honored to help you care for your beloved animals!

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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

5 Tips to Consider When Your Dog Has an Upset Stomach

The Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy is dedicated to the health of our beloved animals. We are thrilled to be able to offer easy and tasty solutions for your pet needs. If your dog has an upset stomach, there are things you should consider. In this blog, we will offer four tips that you may want to think about when your dog has an upset stomach.

Always Consult a Veterinarian Before Using Treatment

Dogs typically will eat grass when their stomachs are upset. This is the natural way to cleanse out your dog's stomach. However, this could be a good indicator that you might want to take them to visit your local vet. You may read about home remedies or over the counter medications, but ALWAYS consult your vet before proceeding with treatment.

Figure Out What Your Dog Ate

When you know your dog has an upset stomach, it's best to do a little investigating and figure out what they ate prior to the stomach ache. This information could assist your vet in finding the diagnosis. 

Keep Your Dog Hydrated

It is very important to keep your dog hydrated at all times, especially if they are experiencing diarrhea. If your dog is experiencing diarrhea, he or she could become dehydrated quickly. Although, don't assume that you can keep your dog hydrated on water alone. He or she will also need vitamins and electrolytes to retain fluids. Consult your vet as soon as possible fore treatment.  

Check Your Dog's Temperature

You may want to take your dog's temperature as well. Rectal thermometers are most accurate, but ear thermometers can be used as well. Your dog's normal body temperature should be about 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is higher than 102 degrees or lower than 99 degrees you should take your dog to see a vet immediately. 102 degrees or higher could indicate a fever.   

Consider Compounded Medication

Just like humans, no 2 animals are alike. Our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks offers customized dosages to meet your dog's specific needs. In certain situations, your veterinarian may prescribe a particular medication that is on backorder and not locally available. In these situations our talented pharmacy technicians can mix active ingredients together to create a prescription for an otherwise unavailable (or discontinued) product. We make medication for dogs taste like tasty treats! If you have ever had to feed your dog a pill, you know that they most dogs hate pills. At The Lime in the Coconut, we have a solution. Rather than trying to hide the pill in peanut butter or cheese, feed your dog medication that actually tastes like one of their favorite treats! We can make your dog's medication taste like:

• Bacon
• Shrimp
• Banana
• Salmon
• Tuna
• Chicken
• Beef
• Peanut Butter
• Fish
• Marshmallow

We can also deliver the medication as a transdermal gel, flavored suspension, or a flavored capsule, which ever works best for your particular dog's needs. If you have a sick dog at home in need of medicine, call us today to learn more about our veterinary compounding services at the Lake of the Ozarks. We would be honored to help you take care of your beloved dog.

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Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786 

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4 Powerful Advantages of Veterinary Compounding

Families don't have to only be related by blood. They can also be related marriage, as well as simply by unbreakable bonds that develop between individuals that spend significant amounts of time together.

We aren't only talking about human beings. As any animal lover knows, our pets are integral parts of our lives and our families. Though we aren't related by blood (and aren't even the same species), the familial ties that are forged are extremely powerful.

As pet owners, we do everything we can to ensure the health and well-being of our furry family members. When they get sick or injured, it is up to us to provide them with the veterinary care they need. As devout animal lovers ourselves, the team at the Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy is proud to help with these efforts.

What Is Veterinary Compounding?

Compounding is the art of formulating each prescription medication specifically for its intended patient. Because every patient is wonderfully unique, the dosage amounts found in standardized medication cannot possibly account for every patient's individual needs. As a result, patients often suffer a variety of undesirable side effects when taking their medications.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that this same logic applies to medication for pets as well as medication for humans. Your pet is one-of-a-kind. At our compounding pharmacy in central Missouri, we not only recognize your pet's uniqueness - we celebrate it. Our job is to make your pet's prescription so that it addresses her unique, individual needs.

Advantages of Veterinary Compounding

When it comes to veterinary medicine, compounding offers several distinct advantages. Here are a few examples.

1. Accessing Commercially Unavailable Medications.
Standardized medication is designed to treat most people, most of the time. The same applies to standardized medication for pets. Sometimes, the best medicine for your pet will be something that is currently not manufactured or sold by standardized pharmaceutical companies. Because we make each medication specifically for each animal, we may be able to formulate a prescription that would not be available elsewhere.

2. Adjusting Specific Dosage Amounts.
Pets will need different medication strengths depending on their sizes and the severity of their conditions. We can adjust your pet's dosage amounts to meet her specific needs.

3. Adjusting Dosage Forms. 
Oral medication must pass through the digestive system before it can be delivered to the part of the body it is intended to treat. Consequently, it may not be the most effective way to treat certain conditions. We can compound your pet's medication as a transdermal gel that can absorb into the skin directly on the affected area. We have access to safe, non-toxic creams that are designed specifically for animals.

4. Masking Unpleasant Flavors.
If you've ever tried to give your pet medication before, you know that getting them to consume nasty-tasting medicine is often easier said than done. At our Lake of the Ozarks veterinary compounding pharmacy, we can flavor your pet's medication so that she will happily accept it as a tasty treat.

Contact The Lime For More Information!

We recognize the important roles your pets hold in your family, and it is our honor and privilege to help support and protect the health of your furry family members. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the advantages of veterinary compounding, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Mid-Missouri compounding pharmacy. 

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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

3 Reasons To Consider Compounding For Your Pet's Medication

If you love animals as much as we do, your pets are far more than furry four-legged creatures who happen to share your home with you - they are integral parts of your family. Just like you or your children, there will be times in your pets' lives when they get sick, suffer allergies, or experience some other health challenge that could benefit from medicinal help.

We are proud to offer the best veterinary compounding services at the Lake of the Ozarks. When your pet is need of medicine, we hope you'll remember the Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy. Here are a few of the advantages we offer to anyone seeking medication for their pet.

1. We Custom-Make Every Dosage
We talk a lot about the incredible benefits that customized medication offers and they way it helps eliminate side effects by matching each prescription specifically to the patient it was intended for. The same applies to our veterinary compounding. When you give your pets standardized medication, they may not be able to enjoy the full benefits their medication should offer. When we compound your pet's medication, you can be confident that your furry friend will get the exact medication he needs.

2. We Make It Taste Good
If you've ever tried to feed medication to your pet, you know that most animals hate taking medication. Your pets can't understand the medicinal benefits; all they know is that it doesn't smell good and it definitely doesn't takes good. Battling with your pets to get them to take their medicine is a stressful process, but one that we can eliminate with our specialty pet medication at the Lake of the Ozarks - we make your medication so that it tastes like your pet's favorite treats! Here are a few of the flavors we can make your pet's medication taste like:

• Chicken
• Beef
• Shrimp
• Peanut Butter
• Salmon
• Banana
• Tuna
• Marshmallow
• Fish
• Bacon

When you pet's medication is cleverly disguised as a tasty treat, feeding it to your dogs or cats will be a breeze. We can also deliver the medication as a transdermal gel, suppository, flavored suspension, or flavored capsule - whichever dosage form will best meet your pet's needs.

3. Our Medication Is Always Available

One of the problems with standardized medication is that you cannot always predict when it will be readily accessible. In some situations, the particular medication the veterinarian prescribed for your pet may be on back-order and/or not locally available. When this happens, our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks can mix together the active ingredients to create a prescription that may be discontinued or otherwise unavailable.

Contact Us To Learn More About Our Veterinary Compounding Services!

If your pet has visited the vet recently or if you are anticipating a trip to the veterinarian's office in the near future, now is the time to consider switching to compounded medication for our pet. If you are interested in learning more about veterinary compounding in Missouri, give us a call at 573-964-6786 or visit our website: www.LimeInTheCoconutRx.com.

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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Lime: Serving Mid-Missouri For 9 Years!

March is always a big month for the Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy! March is our anniversary month, and this time we are celebrating nine years serving the Lake Area and beyond. We are proud to provide medical compounds in Missouri as well as several other services to help our clients boost their overall wellness. Thanks for helping us to become one of the best pharmacies at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Bio-Identical Hormones
A large portion of our practice is dedicated to mixing bio-identical hormones, hormones that are chemically and molecularly identical to the hormones produced naturally in the body. As a result, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) does not have any side-effects as long as your prescription is correct! Through our unique use of BHRT, we have been able to help men and women ease their transitions through menopause and andropause, respectively.

Topical Pain Creams
Due to its relentless and debilitating nature, more people seek medical help for pain than any other symptom. Unlike oral pain relievers (which have to travel through the digestive system and the bloodstream), our topical pain creams target the problem areas directly. This allows for fewer side-effects and better results. We have been able to ease pain resulting from a wide variety of causes, such as sports injuries, nerve pain, muscle pain, arthritis, and more.

Veterinary Compounding
Ask any animal lover, and they'll tell you that their pets are integral members of their families. Just as you would be willing to do anything to keep your children healthy, most cat and dog owners alike are always looking for ways to improve the lives of their beloved furry family members. Avid animal lovers ourselves, we are proud to offer customized medication to each pet. We can even flavor your pet's medication so you can avoid the struggle of convincing your pet to take medication they don't like. 

Wellness IVs
Oral medication must travel through the digestive system before it can be delivered to the appropriate areas, resulting in diluted amounts of the medication actually reaching the areas in need and the potential for increased side-effects. Our wellness IVs are administered directly into the bloodstream, helping to replenish the fluids your body may be lacking and delivering more nutrients to the muscles and tissues. Our IV menu offers a variety of different treatments, ranging from anti-aging to immunity boosting to weight loss (and more).

Rx Skin Therapy
Nothing makes you look healthier than radiant, glowing skin. We are proud to offer Rx Skin Therapy products, an elite line of pharmaceutical grade skincare products that are available without a prescription. Rx Skin Therapy products are uniquely designed for every skin type, including dry, normal, and oily. They also offer specialty products for anti-aging and blemishes. Stop by our pharmacy in Lake Ozark MO to pick up your items today.

Massage Therapy
Massage is an ancient healing art with roots in some of the earliest civilizations, including the Greeks, Egyptians, Mayans, and Chinese. Treatment by a skilled and knowledgeable massage therapist has been shown to offer incredibly beneficial and expansive benefits, including muscle relaxation, improved digestive health, better sleep, and everything in between.

CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that improves the functioning of the central nervous system (and, in turn, the rest of the body) by relieving tensions. CranioSacral Therapy has been shown to have profound health benefits as well, helping to treat physical issues, such as migraines and complications from birth/birthing, and emotional issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. 

Thanks For Making Us Your Trusted Pharmaceutical Resource At The Lake!
We are truly honored to be part of such a great community and we are endlessly grateful to all of our clients and their immense support. It is because of YOU that we have been able to serve our community for the past nine years, and we genuinely look forward to many more years!

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Help For Fido & Felix: Veterinary Compounding

If you've ever had a household pet, you know first-hand how much they truly become part of the family. Even though they may not speak the same language, your dogs and/or cats will likely find their own ways into your heart and before you know it, you won't be able to imagine your life without them.

With such an integral role to play in your family, it only makes sense that your furry friends deserve access to quality medicinal care. As dedicated animal lovers, all of us at the Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy are thrilled to be able to offer easy and fun solutions for your pets' medicinal needs.

Customizing Dosages To Each Pet

Just like humans, no two animals are alike. We offer compounded medication at the Lake of the Ozarks in order to ensure that each of our patients get the specific dosage they need for their unique situation, and we don't treat our animal patients any differently. Our experienced compounding pharmacist at the Lake of the Ozarks can design customized dosages to meet your pet's needs. 

In some situations, veterinarians prescribe a certain medication for your pet that is on manufacturer backorder and not commercially available. In these situations, our talented pharmacy technicians can mix the active ingredients together to create a prescription for an otherwise unavailable (or discontinued) product.

Making Medication A Tasty Treat

If you have ever tried to feed a pill to your pet, you can probably attest to the fact that most animals hate taking medication. Your pet can't understand the medicinal benefits of the medication; all he knows is that it tastes nasty, and he definitely doesn't want to eat it!

At The Lime in the Coconut, we have found a solution to this age-old problem. Rather than having to hide the pill in cheese or peanut butter to try to sneak it into your pet's mouth, you can simply feed her medication that tastes exactly like one of her favorite treats! We can make your pet's medication taste like...

• Chicken
• Bacon
• Beef
• Shrimp
• Peanut Butter
• Banana
• Fish
• Salmon
• Marshmallow
• Tuna

With your pet's medication cleverly disguised as a tasty treat, feeding it to your dogs and cats will be a breeze.

Ask Us About Veterinary Compounding @ The Lime!

Your pet's health is very important to us, and we take great pride in providing quality medication for cats and dogs to help them lead happier, healthier lives. Just as we can customize the dosage forms for our human patients, we can also customize the dosage form for our veterinary compounds. For example, we can deliver the medication as a transdermal gel, chewable treat, flavored suspension, suppository, or a flavored capsule. 

If you have a fur-baby at home in need of some medicine, give us a call to learn more about veterinary compounding at the Lake of the Ozarks. We would be honored to help you care for your beloved animals!

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111 Crossings West, Suite 6

PO Box 2145

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786

Hours:

Monday-Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM