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Old 05-15-2008, 04:17 PM   #36 (permalink)
Peggy
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Originally Posted by LaRogue View Post
I have to say this is a surprise to me. Since it's not "medical" treatment, the vet can't refuse and say to the owner to take the dog elsewhere?
That might be an option with some vets. However, most will do it, as they know the owner can go to the humane society or shelters. Some vets will try to talk them out of it and some will offer to place the dog for them. Just depends.

Still if they insist the vet has to put the dog (or cat) down.

Peggy
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