Wedgewood Pharmacy Pet Medication Recall: What Owners Need to Know

On Wednesday, Wedgewood Pharmacy announced a nationwide, voluntary recall of a handful of its compounded veterinary medications. The company says the drugs aren’t expired, but something in the lab’s testing didn’t add up – the analytical data looked shaky, and they didn’t want to gamble with pets’ health.

In a statement posted on the company’s website, Wedgewood explained, “Through our own quality processes, we identified inconsistencies in certain analytical testing data that affect our confidence in that testing data. When we don’t have the level of confidence we require, we believe the responsible thing to do is to act.” In short, they chose to pull the products rather than risk under‑dosing or, worse, overdosing an animal.

So far, the FDA reports 98 complaints about the affected batches, seven of which it classifies as “serious.” If you’ve been using any of these meds for your dog, cat, horse, rabbit, exotic pet, or even a zoo animal, the agency urges you to get in touch with your veterinarian right away.

The recall spans products shipped between February 18 and October 6 to veterinary practices, pharmacies and other customers across the country. The list includes powders, pastes, suspensions, injections, eye and ear drops, sprays and gels – essentially the whole toolbox of compounded treatments that Wedgewood manufactures for companion, equine, exotic, wildlife and aquatic animals. These items are not meant for food‑producing livestock.

Want to know whether your bottle is on the list? A complete inventory – lot numbers, expiration dates and product names – is available through the FDA’s recall page (click the link in the original notice). If you find a match, stop using the medication immediately, set it aside, and call Wedgewood’s recall line at 866‑562‑5931. Their team is on call Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.‑9 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 9 a.m.‑5 p.m. ET to arrange a refund or replacement.

Veterinary clinics and pharmacies that have already dispensed the products should quarantine any remaining stock, notify the owners they served, and follow the same contact procedure. And if you observed any odd side effects or suspect a quality problem, you can report it to the FDA at 1‑888‑FDA‑VETS or via the online reporting portal.

While recalls can feel unsettling, the good news is that the problem was caught before it turned into a widespread health crisis. It’s a reminder, though, that even compounded drugs – which are custom‑made for specific patients – need rigorous oversight. Keeping an eye on recall notices and staying in touch with your vet can help protect the critters you love.