Due to the broad language of the Colorado Veterinary Practices Act, animal massage practitioners can be charged with practicing veterinary medicine by simply performing any modality of massage, on any animal, at any time. If charged, the practitioner will receive a Cease and Desist Order, which will force them out of business. The life and livelihood of the practitioner will then be consumed by the costly and timely efforts of defending themselves in a lawsuit. At present, no charges have been filed against an animal massagepractitioner in the State of Colorado. Although, threats have been made.