Pharmacist's Guide to Medication Toxicity in Animals

Indianapolis, IN

The purpose of this project was to create a reference detailing medications and excipients responsible for animal toxicities. Information was gathered from Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook; The Merck Veterinary Manual; Saunder's Handbook of Veterinary Drugs; and Small Animal Toxicology, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. With retail pharmacies such as Walmart, Walgreens, and Target promoting prescription filling for animals, pharmacists need access to resources detailing veterinary medicine. The goal of our project was to provide pharmacists with a user-friendly, portable reference containing information regarding safe dispensing of veterinary medication, important counseling tips specific to these medications, and potential pet-related toxicities of various prescription and over-the-counter medications. An electronic version of the guide will be distributed to the Butler University pharmacy class of 2014.