“…Nevertheless, most veterinary practitioners will be presented at some time in their careers with animals that have been victims of NAI indicative of neglect, abuse, cruelty, and torture. 2,26,34,35,41,50,51,60,64,73 Many members of the public are more likely to refer to their veterinarian's expertise on a case of suspected cruelty than to report a case to a local humane society or law enforcement agency. 30 While such cases may not be seen regularly, they are invariably problematic and difficult to resolve.…”