Helping Spot and Fluffy Get Better: Human Medications for Pets! - Live Webinar on January 15, 2025 8PM ET
Learn about the use of human medications for pets in this comprehensive course. Dive into common pet conditions, drug indications, side effects, and key considerations for dogs and cats. Perfect for pharmacy professionals seeking in-depth knowledge.
About this webinar
This continuing education activity is the purr-fect opportunity for pharmacy professionals to expand their knowledge and get their tails wagging! You’ll dive into the fascinating world of human medications for our furry friends, learning about the most commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Participants will learn about common pet conditions, drug indications, potential side effects, and important considerations for pet use. With exciting examples and interactive discussions, this activity will have you meowing with excitement as you gain a better understanding of when and how to use human medications in dogs and cats. So come on, let’s have some fun and “paws” to learn!
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Review common medical conditions experienced by cats and dogs
Describe use of human medications that can be used for cats and dogs.
Instructors
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.