Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Veterinary Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine [18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
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3/16/20  7:33 pm
Commenter: David Standley

Sedation prevents suffering
 

I am writing to ask the board to require the sedation of animals when euthanized by veteranarians. I was saddened to hear a friend recount thier experience watching their pet writhe in pain while being euthanized.  We must ensure an animal does not suffer during the final act of kindness we can give an animal.

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