Program Description
With nearly 58 million pet cats in the United States, medications may be necessary for a variety of conditions affecting felines. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians may encounter prescriptions for illnesses and conditions that are common in cats, such as for pain management, urinary tract infections, or diabetes. Just as there are many patient-specific conditions and factors to consider when dispensing medications for humans, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should also have an understanding of how feline behavior, anatomy, and metabolism may affect use of medications in cats. This activity will explore types of medications likely to be available in the community pharmacy to treat medical conditions in cats as well as those that are contraindicated or potentially harmful.
Target audience: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: February 23, 2022
Expiration date: April 23, 2022
Time to complete activity: 1.0 hour
Fee: Free
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review feline physiology and metabolism and the effects of each on medication
- Outline various ways to dispense medication for cats
- List medications that are contraindicated in cats
Lauren Forsythe, PharmD
Pharmacy Service Head
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity numbers 0290-0000-22-003-L01-P and 0290-0000-22-004-L01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through April 23, 2022.
Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, watch the webinar in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
Disclosures
The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Faculty
Lauren Forsythe, PharmD
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Kylie Ferrentino; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta
An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Educational Disclaimer
CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.
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