This session will focus on veterinary industry guidelines regarding the highest, wisest, and safest use of opioids in dogs and cats.  A focus will be on clinical utility of longer-acting commercial products in dogs and cats.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the changing role of opioids in veterinary medicine.
• Review opioid mode of action and comparison/contrast of different types of opioid molecules.
• Gain insight into the indications and on- and extra-label use of longer-acting commercial opioid products in dogs and cats.

CE Credit: This webinar fulfills the New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Continuing Education requirement for 1 (one) credit concerning “prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion” (45:16-9.4c)