ImmuneModerate evidence base
Thymosin Alpha-1
Ta1, Thymalfasin
Immune modulation, not suppression.
A 28-amino-acid thymic peptide. The human form, thymalfasin, is approved in more than 35 countries.
Mechanism
Enhances T-cell mediated immunity, activates natural killer and dendritic cells, and modulates innate immune signaling. Balances rather than dampens the immune response.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Immune support in chronic illness
- Feline retrovirus support (FeLV and FIV)
- Geriatric immune support
- Species
- Dog, Cat
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Evidence
- 30+ peer-reviewed sources. Human thymalfasin approved internationally.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
EndocrineModerate evidence base
Sermorelin
GRF 1-29, GHRH analog
Support for the growth hormone axis.
A growth hormone releasing hormone analog. It prompts the pituitary to produce the body's own growth hormone rather than replacing it.
Mechanism
Stimulates endogenous growth hormone release and downstream IGF-1 signaling while preserving the natural pulsatile rhythm.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Senior wellness and vitality
- Body condition support
- Recovery in the aging patient
- Species
- Dog
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Evidence
- Well characterized in human endocrinology; growing veterinary interest.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
HepaticModerate evidence base
Glutathione
GSH, L-glutathione
The body's master antioxidant.
A tripeptide of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, and the cell's primary antioxidant defense.
Mechanism
Neutralizes reactive oxygen species and supports hepatic detoxification pathways and cellular redox balance.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Hepatoprotection
- Oxidative stress support
- Adjunct in chronic illness
- Species
- Dog, Cat
- Route
- Subcutaneous or intravenous
- Evidence
- Extensive antioxidant literature across species.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
DermatologicModerate evidence base
GHK-Cu
Copper peptide GHK
Skin, coat, and tissue regeneration.
A copper-binding tripeptide naturally present in the body. A potent antioxidant and an established ingredient in dermatologic care.
Mechanism
Stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, activates antioxidant enzymes, and supports wound closure and coat quality.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Wound and post-surgical skin support
- Coat and dermal health
- Tissue repair
- Species
- Dog
- Route
- Topical or subcutaneous
- Evidence
- 25+ peer-reviewed sources across veterinary dermatology and surgery.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
RecoveryStrong evidence base
BPC-157
Body Protection Compound 157
The premier tissue-repair peptide.
A 15-amino-acid peptide originally identified in gastric juice, with an excellent safety profile across mammals.
Mechanism
Supports angiogenesis, modulates the nitric oxide system, and promotes tendon, ligament, muscle, and gastrointestinal mucosal repair.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Gastrointestinal mucosal repair
- Post-surgical and orthopedic recovery
- Tendon and ligament support
- Species
- Dog, Cat
- Route
- Subcutaneous, intramuscular, or oral
- Evidence
- 50+ peer-reviewed sources, including canine pharmacokinetic data.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
MusculoskeletalStrong evidence base
TB-500
Thymosin beta-4 fragment
Cellular repair and tissue remodeling.
A synthetic fragment of Thymosin beta-4. Well tolerated with a long track record in veterinary rehabilitation.
Mechanism
Promotes cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue remodeling. Complements BPC-157 through synergistic repair pathways.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Soft tissue and ligament repair
- Sport and working animal recovery
- Wound remodeling
- Species
- Dog
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Evidence
- 40+ peer-reviewed sources. Extensively studied in equine and canine rehab.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
EndocrineModerate evidence base
Ipamorelin + CJC-1295
GH secretagogue pairing
Growth hormone secretagogue support.
A selective growth hormone secretagogue paired with a GHRH analog for sustained, pulsatile release. An FDA-approved analog, capromorelin, is already in veterinary use.
Mechanism
Stimulates natural growth hormone secretion and IGF-1 elevation without disrupting the pulsatile pattern or appetite signaling.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Senior vitality
- Lean muscle maintenance
- Recovery support
- Species
- Dog
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Evidence
- 25+ sources. Related drug capromorelin FDA-approved for dogs and cats.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
GastrointestinalEmerging evidence base
KPV
Lysine-Proline-Valine
A targeted anti-inflammatory tripeptide.
The C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH, with a strong safety profile for longer-term use.
Mechanism
Inhibits the NF-kB and MAPK inflammatory pathways and is transported via PepT1 in the intestine. Reduces inflammation without immunosuppression.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Gastrointestinal and inflammatory support
- Allergic and dermatologic inflammation
- Species
- Dog, Cat
- Route
- Oral or subcutaneous
- Evidence
- 20+ peer-reviewed sources.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
MetabolicEmerging evidence base
AOD-9604
hGH fragment 177-191
A metabolic adjunct for body composition.
A fragment of growth hormone studied for fat metabolism. It carries GRAS status for food applications.
Mechanism
Stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis without affecting blood glucose or IGF-1 levels.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Body composition support
- Weight management adjunct
- Species
- Dog, Cat
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Evidence
- 8+ peer-reviewed sources. GRAS status for food applications.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.
LongevityEmerging evidence base
NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
Cellular energy and healthy aging.
A coenzyme central to cellular energy production and repair. Not a peptide, but a cornerstone of the longevity toolkit.
Mechanism
Fuels mitochondrial energy production and sirtuin activity, both of which decline with age.
Areas of veterinary interest
- Cellular energy support
- Healthy aging
- Species
- Dog, Cat
- Route
- Subcutaneous or intravenous
- Evidence
- Rapidly growing longevity research base across species.
Prescribed within a valid VCPR and compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy. Like all compounded medications, it is prepared under FDA enforcement discretion and is not an FDA-approved animal drug.