Take A Bite Out of Veterinary Malpractice

Animal health care, particularly small animals, is a multi-million dollar industry. According to the National Pet Owners Survey, 63% of U.S. households, or 71.1 million homes, own a pet. In 2008, it is estimated that U.S. consumers will spend approximately $43.4 billion on their pets, including $10.9 billion on veterinary care. In a reflection of the special place that pets have come to hold in Americans’ hearts, U.S. courts have begun to take claims of veterinary malpractice seriously.  Veterinary malpractice is arguably the most rapidly evolving area in animal law and is considered by many to be the fulcrum for what will happen elsewhere.

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