Yes — check your dog’s medicine. Wedgewood Pharmacy recalled nearly 4,000 compounded veterinary medication listings shipped between February 18 and October 6, 2026, because lab testing data may have been unreliable, leaving some products weaker or stronger than labelled. If your dog takes a compounded medicine, check the recall list and call your vet before stopping or changing any dose.
This dog medication recall is easy to miss. The medicines involved are not standard pills in a familiar manufacturer’s box — they are compounded medicines, custom-made for individual animals. If your dog’s prescription was mixed specially by a pharmacy, this story matters to you. Here is what happened, how to check, and what to do next.
What happened in the Wedgewood dog medication recall?
On October 21, 2026, Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC of Swedesboro, New Jersey, announced a voluntary recall of certain compounded veterinary medications still within expiry. The announcement, carried by the American Veterinary Medical Association, says affected products were shipped between February 18 and October 6, 2026, to veterinary practices, pharmacies, and other customers across the United States.
The problem, in Wedgewood’s words, is “inconsistencies in the reliability of certain analytical testing data generated by their laboratory” — lab data used to confirm each batch’s strength may not have been reliable, so some products may have been released without accurate proof of potency. Wedgewood says it found the issue through its own quality processes, and the recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.
The scale is what stands out. dvm360’s weekly veterinary report, published October 23, 2026, puts the count at nearly 4,000 compounded product listings — different drugs, strengths, and formulations, not the total number of bottles shipped. Forms covered include powders, pastes, oral suspensions, injectables, eye and ear preparations, and topical sprays and gels.
What is a compounded veterinary medicine? A compounded medicine is prepared specially for an individual animal — a liquid version of a tablet drug, a flavoured chew, or a strength no manufacturer makes. That is why this recall is harder to spot: there is no single brand-name box to look for, and the pharmacy label is your main clue.
Why does a potency problem matter for my dog?
Potency cuts both ways, and both directions carry risk.
Too weak (subpotent) means your dog may not be getting enough drug to treat their condition. Symptoms could return or worsen even though you gave every dose on time — it can look like the medicine “stopped working” when the batch is the problem.
Too strong (superpotent) means your dog may be getting more drug than intended, risking toxicity or overdose. Wedgewood reports 98 complaints so far, 7 classified as serious — about 0.04% of affected prescriptions, the company says. A small share, but no reason to skip the check: you cannot tell either problem by looking at the product.
This recall covers compounded medicines only — not standard manufactured medicines — and the products involved are intended for companion, equine, exotic, zoo, wildlife, and aquatic animals, not food-producing animals.
How do I check if my dog’s medicine is recalled?
Work through these steps in order — this dog medication recall check takes about five minutes.
- Find the label. Pick up every medicine your dog currently takes, including liquids, ear and eye drops, and creams. Compounded medicines usually show the pharmacy’s name, often with a custom strength, flavour, or formulation.
- Check pharmacy and dates. This recall is specifically Wedgewood products shipped February 18–October 6, 2026. A medicine from another pharmacy, or outside that window, is not part of it — if unsure, ask your vet or pharmacist.
- Use the official lookup. Wedgewood’s list of affected products, lot numbers, and expiry dates is at wedgewood.com/recall-lookup. Match your product, lot, and expiry date against it.
- Call your vet before changing anything. Do not stop, skip, or adjust a dose on your own, especially for a daily medicine. Your vet can confirm whether your product is affected and arrange a replacement.
- Keep product and packaging. If your medicine is recalled, Wedgewood’s guidance is to stop use, retain the product, and contact its recall services. The bottle and label make the lot check and any refund or replacement simpler.
What should I do if my dog’s medicine IS on the recall list?
First, do not panic — and do not quietly switch dose or use a leftover supply from another batch. Call your veterinarian with the product name, strength, lot number, and how long your dog has taken it. Your vet can judge whether your dog needs to be seen, whether an unaffected replacement is available, and whether any symptoms could be related.
Then contact Wedgewood’s recall services at 866-562-5931 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. ET; Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET). Wedgewood says Sedgwick, the recall coordinator, is notifying affected customers by email and mail and arranging a refund or, where possible, a replacement.
Watch your dog in the meantime. If original symptoms return, or you notice anything new after taking a recalled medicine, call your vet promptly rather than waiting for the next visit.
What if my dog’s medicine is NOT on the list?
Good news — but keep a simple medicine record: a photo of each label, the pharmacy name, and the start date for each bottle. That turns the next recall check into a two-minute job. Also ask your vet at the next visit whether each medicine is still needed at its current dose, and whether a manufactured alternative exists.
FAQ
Is my dog’s medicine recalled if it came from Wedgewood?
Not necessarily. Only certain products shipped February 18–October 6, 2026 are recalled. Check your exact product, lot, and expiry date against Wedgewood’s official lookup, and confirm with your vet or pharmacist if unsure.
What does subpotent and superpotent mean?
Subpotent means a product contains less active drug than its label states, so it may not treat the condition effectively. Superpotent means it contains more than labelled, which can cause toxicity or overdose. Both are invisible from the outside, which is why the lot-number check matters.
Should I stop giving my dog a recalled medicine immediately?
Wedgewood’s guidance is to stop use of affected product, retain it, and contact your vet and its recall services. But phone your vet first for a daily medicine, so they can advise on a replacement or interim plan — suddenly stopping some ongoing treatments can itself cause problems.
How do I get a refund or replacement?
Contact Wedgewood’s recall services at 866-562-5931. Sedgwick is coordinating the recall, notifying affected customers by email and mail, and arranging a refund or, where possible, a replacement. Keep the bottle and label to speed this up.
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Sources: Wedgewood Pharmacy announcement (October 21, 2026) via the AVMA recall alert; dvm360 Weekly Vet Report (October 23, 2026). Informational only — not veterinary advice; consult your vet before changing your dog’s medication.