A new law empowering licensed veterinarians in California to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through video technology will take effect on January 1, 2024. AB 1399 will help address the critical veterinary shortage happening nationwide by providing greater access to veterinary care for California pet owners.
Source: ASPCA®, October 10, 2023. Link. While federal and state laws have expanded access to telehealth for people, access to telehealth care for pets remains limited. Its growth is obstructed by antiquated laws that require veterinarians to examine animals in person before they can treat animals— even for minor and common ailments, or for routine prescriptions.