21 Feb The KVMA supports legislative and regulatory efforts that would allow a veterinarian to report cases of suspected animal abuse or neglect
The Veterinarian’s Role in Animal Abuse Reporting KRS 321.185 allows release of client or animal care information only with a waiver by the client or by a court order or subpoena. Kentucky licensed veterinarians are in violation of their veterinarian-client-patient-relationship if they report suspected animal abuse without a client waiver or court action. All veterinarians take an oath to alleviate animal suffering. Kentucky is the only state that prohibits veterinarians from reporting suspected animal abuse/cruelty. Reporting suspected abuse by a veterinarian would only be a first step. Appropriate law enforcement...