I am a pet owner in New Hampshire, and my dogs have faced life-threatening situations due to the lack of access to emergency veterinary care. Many local veterinarian practices have abdicated their responsibilities towards emergency medicine, leaving pet owners like myself helpless during critical times. My dog developed a severe infection because I couldn't get an antibiotic prescription from an online veterinarian.

This situation is not unique to me alone. Many pet owners across our state are facing similar challenges. The current laws governing veterinary medicine in New Hampshire do not allow for prescriptions via telehealth, which can be a lifeline during emergencies or after-hours when most vet offices are closed.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), telemedicine has been proven effective in human healthcare and shows promise for animal health too (source: AVMA). It's time we leverage this technology for our pets' well-being.

We need urgent reform of our state's veterinary laws that will permit veterinarians to prescribe medication via telehealth services. This change will ensure that no pet suffers unnecessarily due to lack of timely medical attention.

Join us as we push for this much-needed amendment in our state's veterinary laws. Your signature can make a difference and save countless pets' lives across New Hampshire. Please sign this petition today!