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Animals; Veterinarians; Words and Phrases

JC-0421

Texas Attorney General Opinion

Veterinarian may not refuse to return animal to owner upon demand, even in absence of payment of accrued charges|Veterinarian obligated to continue medical treatment for animal in his custody, but may recover from owner charges incurred|Veterinarian who has complied with notice requirements of section 801.357, Occupations Code, may after 12 days dispose of animal in custody|Medical treatment, veterinarian obligated to continue treatment for animal in custody, but may recover from owner charges incurred|Notice requirements of section 801.357 of Occupations Code, veterinarian who has complied with may after 12 days dispose of animal in custody|Payment of accrued charges, veterinarian may not refuse to return animal to owner on demand, even in the absence of|Abandoned animal

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