Revolutionizing animal health: A comprehensive review of long-acting formulations

Animal-human interactions have been of utmost importance as they are associated with benefits ranging from physical, emotional, and social health. This relationship of give and take is stable only when the lives of these animals are valued by providing the right medications and ensuring they are free from pain and stress. In this review, we have highlighted the importance of long-acting formulations in the treatment of diseases affecting animals and the different types in them. It also gives the scope for newer formulations in veterinary medications. Long-acting formulations have been changing animal healthcare significantly by improving patient compliance and reducing the owner's problems and efforts associated with treating their pets. Several of these, have already proved successful and have been emerging as futuristic treatment options for many chronic diseases in animals. The advancements in this direction have the potential to enhance the current treatment methods and establish a safe, effective, and wholesome strategy for veterinary healthcare.