Veterinary Record
Volume 186, Issue 12, Pages 389-389
Aitken, Maureen M.
Introduction
THE RCVS is providing useful advice for veterinary practitioners in the current coronavirus pandemic. However, I feel strongly that we, as veterinary professionals, must recognise the threats to animal welfare that would arise from animal owners being required to self isolate or be in quarantine. It is reassuring that at present ‘social distancing’ allows dog walking and horse riding. It is essential that ‘tending to animals’ should be recognised and clearly stated to be a valid reason for leaving one’s home.
Keywords
Ethics, social science, economics