During the current COVID-19 pandemic, strong public measures are being enacted to reduce the spread of this disease. These have profound impacts on day-to-day activities and require a balance between providing veterinary care and being socially responsible from a COVID-19 standpoint. There are few clear answers and guidance may change. The information below is meant to be a guide, and there may be differences in jurisdictions and practices that necessitate different approaches. Veterinary clinics must be aware of specific restrictions in their area. There may also be regional differences in regulatory guidance or regulations for approaches such as telemedicine. The goal of restricting services is to ensure that veterinarians will be allowed to continue, and have the required physical and human resource, to provide needed veterinary care for the duration of this unprecedented event
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