Rule 4729:5-15-04. Drugs approved for euthanasia

119.03 (A) Pursuant to section 4729.532 of the Revised Code, except for a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician, no agent or employee of an animal shelter and no county dog warden or agent or employee of a county dog warden shall perform euthanasia by means of lethal injection on an animal by use of any substance other than a substance in a manufactured dosage form that the state veterinary medical licensing board has approved under chapter 4741. of the Administrative Code. (B) Before euthanasia, a euthanasia technician may administer a solution of one or more of the following drugs exclusively for the purpose of inducing anesthesia, sedation, or unconsciousness prior to euthanasia: (1) Ketamine; (2) Tiletamine and zolazepam; and (3) Xylazine. Last updated July 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 4729.26 , 4729.531 Amplifies: 4729.01 , 4729.532 , 4729.533 , 4729.534 , 4729.535 12/26/2026