Secret To Giving Medications To Your Cat
Did you even know there are ways to make giving your cat his/her medication effortless? Today, we chat with Erik Clausen, a pharmacist with Golden Gate Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy, specializing in making medicating cats easy. He shares what a compounding pharmacy does and how they do it and explains how to verify that your pharmacy is doing things the right way. Certain flavors seem to be popular with cats and you will be surprised what the favorite flavor is! Find out the difference between compounding for humans and compounding for pets. Erik can make palatable treats and tasty elixirs from your cat's medication so that she thinks taking the medication is her own idea. What better way to help strengthen your bond with your cat than avoiding a struggle? Listen for more meow-valous tips.
BIO:
Erik Clausen, PharmD, is part owner and Chief Operating Officer of Golden Gate Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy, Golden Gate Pharmacy Services, and Pacific Pharmacy Solutions. Erik received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and then went on to the University of the Pacific and graduated with a joint PharmD/MBA degree. He gained a Rutgers Post-Doctoral Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship with Bristol-Myers Squibb in Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy in 2008.
Erik has been involved in veterinary medicine since 2008. He is currently a Fellow of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists, a member of the Academy of Compounding Pharmacists and a member of the California Pharmacists Association.
