Urban Legends: Myth Busting Veterinary Poisonings by an Animal Poison Center
Live Webinar | December 9, 2026
1 Hour of Continuing Education for Pharmacy & Veterinary Professionals
When it comes to medication safety and poisoning in animals, there are many common myths and misconceptions that can lead to confusion about what is safe and how certain exposures should be treated. Understanding the facts behind these misconceptions is important for pharmacy and veterinary professionals who help care for animals and answer questions from pet owners.
Join Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, Director of Veterinary Medicine and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, for this live webinar, Urban Legends: Myth Busting Veterinary Poisonings by an Animal Poison Center. Dr. Schmid will address common myths surrounding veterinary toxicology, potentially harmful substances, and medications that may pose risks to animals.
The session will also examine common misconceptions about poisoning treatments, including inducing vomiting, activated charcoal, and intravenous fluids. Participants will learn why certain treatment approaches are used, which human medications should not be given to animals, and how misinformation can affect medication safety.
This webinar will help pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians better recognize common misconceptions about animal poisonings and understand how to address questions from pet owners. The discussion will also highlight the importance of sharing accurate information and helping others make informed decisions about animal medication safety.
Q: Who should attend this live webinar?
This webinar is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians who want to better understand common myths and misconceptions about veterinary poisonings, including potentially harmful medications, poisoning treatments, and how to address medication safety questions from pet owners.
Q: Will I earn CE credit?
Yes. This webinar offers 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Veterinary CE credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians is subject to confirmation of RACE approval for this activity.
Separate fact from fiction as we explore common myths about veterinary poisonings, medication safety, and treatment options in animals during this live, accredited CE webinar on December 9, 2026. Registration is below.
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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists is a joint provider with the American College of Apothecaries.
This program has been RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
