Ep 3. The complex issue of international puppy trade
In the third episode, Dr Monique Megens talks to our host, Xavier Canavilhas, about the complex issue of international puppy trade.They discuss how international puppy trade is regulated but not consistently enforced and the welfare of the dogs is not always guaranteed. Our profession is crucial in this, veterinarians are one of the key stakeholders to advocate for the welfare of our companions. On the other hand, it is important that only dogs are traded and not diseases. They also address how you and your practice could help in this complex issue and educate (future) owners. Monique is a member of the WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee, a consultant of the Dutch Kennel Club, the Chair of the International Collaborative on Extreme Conformation in Dogs, a consul of the International Patnership for Dogs (IPFD) and has been involved with the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) as the Presient and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) on the Animal Welfare Working Group.