Animal owners frequently seek solutions for their horses and pets online. Some lay people are exposing themselves to liability by giving advice as if they are veterinarians. It happens all the time in chat rooms, Facebook groups and various internet venues.
If a layperson is giving information about a specific condition, they’re diagnosing. That’s practicing without a license, which is very problematic from a legal standpoint. It can also lead a <animal> horse owner astray and waste precious time in getting adequate treatment.” – Sarah le Jeune, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ACVSMR, CVA, CertVetChiro
Source: Horse Illustrated, December 17, 2021. Link.
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