Consider the proviledge of owning an animal similar. I consider necessary veterinary care as any veterinary treatment or procedure that immediately affects the well being of an animal. For example, in large animals, this would include deworming at intervals of 6-8 weeks, or use of a daily dewormer, regular dental care, appropriate treatment for sickness, disease, or trauma. They are important, but just because an animal is not vaccinated against disease does not constitute a case of neglect. Now, if that animal contracts one of the serious diseases that we commonly vaccinate against, it is required by law that the animal have the necessary veterinary care to help it through it's ordeal.
Every animal deserves adequate food, water, shelter, and medical care.
There are absolutely no reasons why suffering and neglect at these basic levels must continue, but it does. LAPS is dedicated to simply enforcing our standing laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To be successful, it becomes everyones job to help monitor the well-being of our noble friends and help educate their owners to provide a more healthful environment for them. We'll answer as quickly as possible.