Helpful Information: Navigating the Proper Use of Substances, Agents, Medical Materials, and Drugs with Animals

This interactive tool includes two unique scenarios, each with a series of commonly-asked questions about the proper administration and use of medical materials, agents, drugs, and/or substances in animal studies. For quick access, scenarios are also available via PDF download using the links below:

• Scenario #1 Decision Tree: Using Expired Materials In or On An Animal
• Scenario #2 Decision Tree: Administering a Substance or Agent to an Animal

Please refer to the following documents for detailed information on the appropriate storage, labeling, and use of drugs and other medical materials in animal activities:

• Policy on the Use, Storage, and Expiration of Substances, Agents, and Medical Materials Used in Animals
• Guidelines on the Preparation of Injectable Substances and Agents Administered to Animals
• Guidelines for the Storage of Sterile Items