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b'Many veterinary professionals have been asked by pet parents to omit, edit, or alter a pet\\u2019s breed or history on a form for housing, travel, insurance, or other \\u201cofficial\\u201d forms. This week we discuss the medical ethics surrounding designating a \\u201cpit bull mix\\u201d as \\u201cmixed breed\\u201d and other potentially uncomfortable scenarios. Viewfinders, this is a good (and important) one!\\n\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT get real about requests they\\u2019ve received from clients trying to move or visit loved ones, obtain vaccine status, or pet insurance. Most of these conundrums involve banned breeds, and pets that are well-mannered or otherwise healthy. These request seem to come out of nowhere and there are no easy answers. \\n\\nOur hosts offer advice on politely - and legally - handling these pet parent pleas along with their concerns on veterinary professionals\\u2019 future liability and the impact of emerging technologies.\\n\\nDr. Ward reviews how he believes genetic testing will both transform - and potentially complicate - client petitions to \\u201cdelete\\u201d certain breeds or physical attributes on legal forms.\\n\\nBeckie explains how veterinary technicians are often caught in the middle of veterinarian and client disputes over these forms and how to navigate those turbulent waters. \\n\\nViewfinders, this is another good conversation on a topic we don\\u2019t often discuss publicly. Share your thoughts with us on our social media channels or at veterinaryviewfinder@gmail.com\\n\\nAlso, please do us a HUGE FAVOR and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! It helps us reach other colleagues and keeps these important conversations going!'