If you share your home with an unusual friend —like a parrot, rabbit, reptile, or ferret you already know how special (and sometimes challenging) their care can be. These unique animals often have very specific medical needs, and when it comes to medication, more often than not, there is simply no medicine available with your pet in mind.

Why Exotic Pets Need Compounded Medications

Unlike cats and dogs, exotic animals rarely have commercially available medications made just for them. Many drugs aren’t manufactured in the small doses or appropriate forms these pets need. Atara Compounding Pharmacy can solve these issues with precision and care.

Some common challenges include:

• Tiny Dosage Requirements: A parakeet or rat may only need a fraction of a standard tablet or a couple of drops of a liquid medicine.
• Stress from Medication: Rabbits or birds can become extremely anxious when forced to take pills or unpalatable liquids.
• Limited Flavour Preferences: From meat flavours, to honey, fruits and even nuts we can find the right flavour for any pet.

So how can Atara Veterinary Compounding help?

Compounding is the process of creating customized medications tailored to an individual animal’s needs. For exotic pets, this personalized approach can mean the difference between effective treatment and none at all.

We can make the medicine they need in the most appropriate

• Dosage size
• Formulation (liquid, gel, powder, etc.)
• Flavour
• Delivery method
• Ingredients (no unsafe excipients)

We work closely with your veterinarian to ensure your pet’s prescription is accurate and safe.

Common Exotic Patients We Serve

Here are just a few types of exotic animals we create medications for:

• Birds: Parrots, cockatiels
• Reptiles: Snakes, bearded dragons
• Pocket Pets: Rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs
• Zoo animals: From elephants to meerkats

How We Help: Real Examples

Here are a few ways we tailor medications for exotic pets:

• A pineapple flavoured antibiotic in a tiny dose for a sick rabbit.
• A chicken flavoured paste for a ferret with hypertension.
• An unflavoured medicine mixture for a gorilla, so the zoo keepers can vary what they mix it in more easily.
• Topically applied pain relief for injured wildlife to minimise stress.

Each case is a little different, and that’s the beauty of compounding—we meet your pet’s needs exactly where they are.

Why Choose Atara Compounding Pharmacy?

• Easier medication for you: No crushing or cutting tablets.
• Less stress for your pet: Suitable flavours, accurate doses, better experiences.
• More effective treatment: Customization leads to better compliance and results.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

If your exotic pet has been prescribed medication—or is struggling with a current treatment—talk to your vet about veterinary compounding. Or feel free to call us directly! We’re happy to answer questions and guide you through the process.

Because every pet—no matter how small, scaly, or feathered—deserves medication made just for them.