Why Cats Are Not Small Humans: Medication Poisoning in Felines
Now Available On-Demand | 1 Hour of ACPE & RACE Continuing Education for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Cats are not simply smaller versions of humans—or even other animal species—when it comes to medication therapy. Differences in how cats absorb, distribute, metabolize, and eliminate medications can significantly affect drug response, treatment decisions, and medication safety.
In this on-demand webinar, Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, Director of Veterinary Medicine and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, examines the unique physiological characteristics of cats and how these differences influence medication use and the risk of toxicity.
The session explores feline-specific differences in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) and how these factors affect therapeutic needs and prescribing considerations. Through case-based examples, Dr. Schmid also discusses common human medication poisonings in cats and important considerations for recognizing and preventing medication-related harm.
Participants will gain a better understanding of why medications used across multiple species may have different effects or safety profiles in cats. This educational activity provides practical insights to support informed medication decisions, improve awareness of feline-specific risks, and promote safer medication use in veterinary practice.
Access this on-demand webinar at your convenience and earn continuing education credit upon successful completion of the activity requirements.
Q: Who should attend this on-demand webinar?
This webinar is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians who want to better understand medication safety in cats, including species-specific differences in drug handling, prescribing considerations, and common medication poisonings in felines.
Q: Will I earn CE credit?
Yes. This webinar offers 1 hour of continuing education credit. ACPE credit is available for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and veterinary CE credit is available for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Explore feline medication safety, species-specific drug differences, and common human medication poisonings in cats through this on-demand, accredited CE webinar. 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.
