Require Veterinarians to Be Present During Pet Anesthesia in Florida

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The Issue

My dog Milo died during a routine procedure under anesthesia. What I later discovered shocked me: under current Florida law, a veterinarian only has to be somewhere in the building during anesthesia — not in the room with the patient. As a retired physician who spent decades practicing anesthesiology, I don't believe that's good enough when something can go wrong in seconds. This petition asks Florida's Legislature to require that "a veterinarian be physically present in the operating room for the full duration of a pet's anesthesia." I'll be sending this petition directly to the Florida legislators working on this issue — please sign and add your voice.

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Richard Silver, MDPetition StarterRetired anesthesiologist who practiced 36 years in Tampa. My dog Milo died after anesthesia at a veterinary clinic. I know what safe anesthesia looks like, and I'm working to make sure Florida pets get it.

The Decision Makers

Florida House of Representatives
2 Members
Mike Giallombardo
Florida House of Representatives - District 79
Lauren Melo
Florida House of Representatives - District 82
Jennifer Bradley
Florida State Senate - District 6

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