As a result we have decided that our non-veterinary staff will no longer use these types of drugs.
However, RSPCA vets at animal centres and hospitals will continue to have access to pentobarbitone sodium (PBS) for euthanasia purposes.
We have been in close correspondence with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on this and have been looking to update our euthanasia procedures in line with current legislation.
WHY HAVE RSPCA INSPECTORS PREVIOUSLY BEEN ALLOWED TO ADMINISTER CONTROLLED DRUGS?
WHO HAS SUPPLIED THESE CONTROLLED DRUGS TO THE RSPCA?
WHY HAVE THE POLICE TAKEN NO ACTION?
WHY HAVE THE RCVS TURNED A BLIND EYE?
