Question of the Day April 16, 2014 While veterinary compounded preparations prepared by a highly qualified compounding pharmacist knowledgable about veterinary practices and medications are absolutely essential for the treatment of animals, the number of animals deaths or injuries resulting because of compounded drugs are hard to account for when no true reporting process exists, veterinarians may be reluctant to report an adverse reaction, and animal owners may not be aware that their pet suffered an adverse reason from compounded preparations? How can an accurate report or study of these areas of concern be completed? How can vets be encouraged to report such adverse results without fear of losing the ability to treat animals with compounded preparations? Who should be responsible for making sure these adverse reactions are reported?