|Articles|October 29, 2010

Today's Daily Dose: Animal rights

Should we use the term pet owner or pet guardian?

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“A current debate sparked by societal concerns about pets' rights focuses on legislative conversion of the term pet owner to pet guardian. Should such a change occur, it would significantly impact the relationship between people and their pets and place an undue burden of moral and fiduciary responsibilities on guardians.”

-John Albers, DVM

From Animal rights: Good or bad for veterinarians?

 

 

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