Playing devils advocate...

[stressy]

but would you ever consider reporting someone who you knew was practicing as a vet/ farrier illegally?

 

[Cortrasna]

yes - without hesitation.

 

[daisysp8]

Yup, i`d report straight away if i knew ... i couldn`t live with myself is something happened, and an animal became serious ill/lame or died ... It just wouldn`t be fair !!

There`d be uproar if it was a Doctor/GP/Nurse .... So why should it be any different in the animal world ?

 

[jovi_y2k2]

yes I would, I'd feel terrible if something happened to an animal and I knew the person treating them wasn't qualified or registered

 

[Sparky Lily]

I know you are saying you're playing devil's advocate - but why would you not report them?

 

[Ginger Thing]

Absolutely - why would there be a reason not to? I actually know someone who is now in prison for passing himself off as a vet

 

[Kimmy C]

A vet most definitely!! A farrier im not so sure as I do know of someone who is a trainee farrier who shoes but I personally would not use him and to do so would upset an acquaintance

 

[stressy]

A vet most definitely!! A farrier im not so sure as I do know of someone who is a trainee farrier who shoes but I personally would not use him and to do so would upset an acquaintance

Yes a vet I would, sounds like a similar story I know of re farrier!

 

[bitsnpieces]

I would with either a vet or a farrier - so much harm could potentially be caused

 

[joosie]

For me the question is, why would you NOT report them?!

 

[happyhacker101]

yes I would def report them - cant understand why anyone wouldnt.