Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – What Could Go Wrong?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a cornerstone of pain management in veterinary medicine—but they’re not without risk. When things go wrong, the consequences can range from gastrointestinal irritation to life-threatening renal and hepatic injury.

In this essential webinar, we’ll revisit how NSAIDs work—what makes them effective, and why their mechanism of action can become problematic in certain situations. You’ll learn to identify early signs of NSAID toxicity and discover why treatment often requires more than just gastroprotectants.

We’ll also explore which patients are most vulnerable to adverse effects—even at standard doses—including those with pre-existing conditions or concurrent therapies that increase risk. By the end of the session, you’ll be better equipped to make informed, patient-specific decisions about NSAID use, improving safety while maintaining efficacy.

Ideal for vets in general practice, emergency care, or those looking to refresh their pharmacological understanding, this webinar delivers practical, evidence-based insights you can apply immediately in clinical practice.

Kerry Doolin

ECC Specialist

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Kerry has been an emergency vet for 15 years after graduating from the University of Sydney in 2005. Kerry furthered her training via a speciality emergency and critical care internship at the University of California in Davis, followed by a three year residency in emergency and critical care at the Royal Veterinary College in London. In 2019 she passed her specialty exams to become a diplomat of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care. For the last year she has been working in Sydney as Head of ECC at North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre.