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[Timdor]

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Hello I'm new to this forum and have a quick question for all you Vets out there.

If someone were to own an "exotic" pet that were illegal in their home state and it got sick would the Vet that the pet was taken to be forced to report the pet or bring about any legal actions based upon the "exotic" pet residing in the state in which it is illegal?

I appreciate any comments.

Thanks again 🙂

 

[VAgirl]

Hello I'm new to this forum and have a quick question for all you Vets out there.

If someone were to own an "exotic" pet that were illegal in their home state and it got sick would the Vet that the pet was taken to be forced to report the pet or bring about any legal actions based upon the "exotic" pet residing in the state in which it is illegal?

I appreciate any comments.

Thanks again 🙂

I'm 99% sure that in the state of CA, when people bring their ferrets (which are illegal) into the vet, the vet is not required to report that client. Would seriously interfere with vet/client/patient relationship.

Can't comment on other states/animals.

 

[chris03333]

I'm 99% sure that in the state of CA, when people bring their ferrets (which are illegal) into the vet, the vet is not required to report that client. Would seriously interfere with vet/client/patient relationship.

Can't comment on other states/animals.

I can confirm this is 100% CA Law :0)

 

[Timdor]

I'm 99% sure that in the state of CA, when people bring their ferrets (which are illegal) into the vet, the vet is not required to report that client. Would seriously interfere with vet/client/patient relationship.

Can't comment on other states/animals.

Thank you for your timely response.

I'm very interested in getting a hedgehog and I've been in contact with a breeder and done quite a bit of work as to finding out all i need to know about caring for these animals. I just don't want to be hit with a fine, or worse, have to give up the pet if i take him to a local vet.

Is there a way to find this out? Would it be odd to just call up a vet and ask?

 

[Timdor]

I can confirm this is 100% CA Law :0)

That is very reassuring. Now is this something that would vary from state to state?

 

[chris03333]

That is very reassuring. Now is this something that would vary from state to state?

Possibly. I only learned the laws in CA and MI (where my licensing is).

 

[chris03333]

Thank you for your timely response.

I'm very interested in getting a hedgehog and I've been in contact with a breeder and done quite a bit of work as to finding out all i need to know about caring for these animals. I just don't want to be hit with a fine, or worse, have to give up the pet if i take him to a local vet.

Is there a way to find this out? Would it be odd to just call up a vet and ask?

What state are you in?
And yes you can call a local vet to see what they say.

 

[ratbandit]

It does vary from state to state. I would call up a local vet and ask!

 

[Klhughes]

Make sure there is a vet in your area that can treat a hedgehog before you get one. Not all vets will know how to treat one and some may refuse to treat it because it is not legal to own one.

 

[tealamutt]

I can confirm this is 100% CA Law :0)

I'm sorry, Chris0333, but did you mean it's 100% law that the veterinarian must report it? Or that they don't have to? Brain fried from far too much studying this weekend!!

 

[david594]

In Massachusetts the vets are not required to report it.

 

[chris03333]

I'm sorry, Chris0333, but did you mean it's 100% law that the veterinarian must report it? Or that they don't have to? Brain fried from far too much studying this weekend!!

do not have to

 

[sumstorm]

Ummm...I wonder if there are ever issues with this when it comes to some 'riskier' exotics that have a risk of transferring diseases to humans and/or endangered species.

What comes to my mind are primates in general, prairie dogs (monkey pox), and some turtles/birds.

I know that when I was working at the zoo we had to notify the USDA and CDC when we received calls about certain animals. It is amazing what people will try to keep as pets.

So I would think it varies from state to state...and that there might be federal issues as well. Oh, and remember the risk is likely death to the pet if you are reported.