A number of approved prescription and over-the-counter medications with labeled indications for veterinary patients pose a health hazard to humans. Elaine Blythe, PharmD, shares many in the veterinary profession are unfamiliar with the human hazards these medications may pose—both to themselves and to others.
This article is important for pet services personnel as well as veterinary teams, given pets dropped off for boarding or services can include almost anything in their away-from-home bags. Pet services personnel are routinely asked questions about products, some of which may not have been vetted by veterinarians.
Source: AAHA Trends, April 2023. link.
<Animal health pros> need to be aware of the potential hazards of veterinary drugs to humans. Our job is to care for our animal patients, but at the same time, “You’ve got to protect human health.” – Elaine Blythe, PharmD
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