This link discusses how to recognize animal abuse and knowing when to intervene as a veterinary professional.

Several states have laws in place that address the issue of veterinarians reporting suspected animal cruelty and abuse. These include Arizona, which outlines a veterinarian’s duty to report suspected canine participants of dog fighting. Oregon makes it mandatory for veterinarians to report aggravated animal abuse. Additionally, Kansas requires veterinarians to report cruel or inhumane treatment, and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action.

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Dr. Wise's Take
Veterinarians see a wide variety of cases involving animal trauma, bad husbandry and poor body condition. Knowing if these presentations are the result of animal cruelty can be difficult to determine.  So if we suspect it, what do we do?  Are we legally required to report?  Are we protected if we are wrong?  It all depends! This article can help you determine the right approach to take in these unfortunate situations.

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