Do You Have Veterinary Medical Consent? Boarding, Holiday and Emergency Dilemmas

Published: July 12, 2023, 9 a.m.

b'What happens when an animal needs emergency care, and you can\\u2019t contact the owner? What if you don\\u2019t have adequate equipment or medications? Do you tell the owner? What if that animal is under your care or being boarded? What about giving a boarding pet an anti-diarrheal without explicit permission? Viewfinders, this week we\\u2019ve got a multitude of ethical dilemmas concerning veterinary medical consent. It\\u2019s a good one!\\n\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, share stories from the trenches regarding sticky situations concerning the consent of care. Our anchors cover many moral and ethical issues, from boarding to emergencies to neighborhood kennels. \\n \\nViewfinders, this is an excellent podcast to share with your friends and colleagues. It will catalyze conversations to help you stay ahead of problems. Please share your thoughts on our Instagram and Facebook pages, or email us at veterinaryviewfinder@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!'