Veterinarians are not immune to malpractice either

“Richard Cupp, a Pepperdine University law professor, says that if courts routinely start to award emotional damages to pet owners, veterinary care will cost more, leading to ‘more suffering’ among pets because ‘fewer pets will get sent to the vet.’”

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