Hi there! Thanks for your post!! I did talk to a compounding pharmacy today and they told me what you said - that they could formulate a cream to be applied to the skin, and also that they usually mix another med into it.
I am interested in some of the recipes that have been discussed.... I will likely talk to my vet about which of my dog's current meds to mix into it - but my concern is what if I have to discontinue any of the meds mixed into the ketamine? I'd be stuck with it until I am done with that tube of gel.
Still, I'd be glad to hear of some of the combinations.
fireweeds
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Originally Posted by mrsD
Ketamine is typically available at compounding pharmacies to be incorporated into transdermal gels for pain.
It is a common ingredient in mixtures, and we've seen some of the recipes on RSD here.
Patches? The technology to release the drug properly in a patch is pretty complex. I'd be interested if some compounding places have that ability.
For a dog, you could get the transdermal gel and rub it into the ear. I am giving Oreo her chemo this way. (I mix it myself, because I know how) Many pet meds can be done at any compounding pharmacy this way. They put it into a syringe with a given concentration so all you do is measure out a tenth cc per dose. If the dog has short fur like a doberman, you might be able to apply directly over the area where the pain is. Or you might shave that spot for longer haired breeds.
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