Who is Speaking for Ohio's Pets? Paws, Politics and Policy with guest Vicki Diesner
About this episode
Dr. G interviews Vicki Diesner about important animal welfare legislation in Ohio.
This week's guest is Vicki Diesner, Executive Director of Ohio Animal Advocates. She joins Dr. G to discuss legislation currently being considered at the Ohio Statehouse that could improve the wellbeing of companion animals and those who care about them. On this episode we discuss: - Ban on cat declawing for cosmetic or convenience reasons - Ban on non-veterinarians performing surgical procedures, such as tail docking, ear cropping and dewclaw removal - Improving access to wellness care through increased registered veterinary technician utilization Learn about what each policy seeks to achieve, who is opposing the legislations, and what you can do to support these common sense laws that aim to improve the welfare of our companion animals.
People in this episode
Host: A. Michelle Gonzalez
Guest: Vicki Diesner
Topics covered
- animal welfare
- legislation
- companion animals
- veterinary care
- Ohio politics
Keywords
- cat declawing ban
- surgical procedures ban
- veterinary technician
- animal welfare legislation
- Ohio Statehouse
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ohio Animal Advocates
Places: Ohio
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