For example, if your dog needs a medication that is only available in pill form, and you are unable to administer the pill at home, your vet might prescribe having the drug compounded into a flavored liquid that your dog will take easily.
Common examples of appropriate compounding in veterinary practice are mixing two injectable drugs, preparing an oral paste or suspension from crushed tablets, or adding flavoring to a drug. One of the most common examples of compounding for animals is modifying an FDA-approved tablet or capsule into an oral suspension; for example, crushing a tablet and adding a tuna fish flavor to make it a palatable liquid.