Animal Welfare Standards

Vetigen believes that all veterinary platforms should support animal welfare.

This policy explains our commitment to the Five Freedoms principles and how our platform supports animal welfare.

The Vetigen platform supports the following Five Freedoms:

• 1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - nutrition and hydration tracking
• 2. Freedom from Discomfort - environment and housing records
• 3. Freedom from Pain, Injury, and Disease - pain management and treatment
• 4. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior - behavioral assessments
• 5. Freedom from Fear and Distress - low-stress examination protocols

Vetigen provides features to facilitate pain management:

• Pain assessment scores (pain scales)
• Pain management protocols and reminders
• Pain medication tracking and efficacy monitoring
• Automatic alerts when pain levels increase

Euthanasia decisions are extremely sensitive and must comply with the following principles:

• Medical indications must be clearly documented
• Informed consent must be obtained from the animal owner
• Humane and painless methods must be used
• The entire process must be thoroughly recorded

Vetigen users must comply with the following standards:

• Veterinary ethics and professional standards
• Animal protection laws and regulations
• Animal welfare organization guidelines

For questions about animal welfare:

Email: animal-welfare@vetigen.com