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Osteopathy for Animals
We regret that we do not yet have a separate page for
osteopathic manipulation. However, it is covered for now under
Chiropractic Manipulation.
Osteopathy is used in horses, ponies and in dogs and, more rarely, in
cats.
Osteopathic manipulation (osteopathy) is a complementary treatment, in support of medical
treatment and may perform a 'stand-alone' role in injury or disturbance of the
musculo-skeletal system.
N.B. If using the services of an osteopath who is not
a fully-qualified vet, ensure that the
practitioner observes the provisions of the Veterinary
Surgeons Act 1966 and use a properly-qualified animal
osteopath. That Act requires osteopaths to work at the
specific request of and under the guidance or supervision of a veterinary surgeon.
Step 1 - Obtain a
proper veterinary assessment and diagnosis. If this includes a full
holistic assessment, so much the better.
Step 2 - Your vet
is supposed to discuss the full range of treatment options with you. This
may include Alternative Therapy and may include osteopathy. If neither is
mentioned, yet you feel that you wish to explore the options, it is
recommended that you should discuss the possibilities with your vet at the
time of the visit. No vet should obstruct a referral of this nature.
N.B. You will find that your
veterinary insurance may be
invalidated if you use an unqualified practitioner or one who operates
outside the Veterinary Surgeons Act
1966. That Act provides that it is only manipulative therapies that may be
performed on your animal by a non-vet. Even then, they must be applied on
the specific recommendation of a vet and under his or her supervision.
Physiotherapists are not permitted to prescribe and supply medicines (e.g.
homeopathic) for an animal. Physiotherapists who might see your animal
without having personally been recommended by your vet and without
having received a direct and explicit referral and who function without
veterinary supervision are operating outside the law.
It should be noted that animal therapists
(chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists), who are properly trained
and qualified, are likely to be members of their respective professional bodies and
should be covered by indemnity insurance, as are vets. This protects
you, should anything go amiss. However, this is also likely to be negated if
the therapist operates outside the terms of the Veterinary Surgeons Act
(above).
Christopher Day as
a holistic vet generally supports the use of these therapies and refers
appropriate cases for Physiotherapy. He is unable, however, to act as a convenience 'cover' for
those who do not observe the provisions of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.
Similar conditions apply for: Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Bowen Therapy, Tellington Touch (TTouch),
Massage, Cranial Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage.
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www.veterinary-homeopathy.co.uk/user/htdocs (new blog) -
chris-day.live-blog.net/ -
www.acupuncture-animals.co.uk
- www.holistic-vet.co.uk -
www.homeopathic-vet.com -
www.veterinary-acupuncture.co.uk -
www.veterinary-homeopathy.co.uk
- www.veterinary-herbal.co.uk
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www.veterinary-holistic.co.uk
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www.alternativeveterinarymedicine.co.uk -
www.alternativeveterinarymedicinecentre.co.uk -
www.avmc.co.uk -
www.naturalfeeding.co.uk -
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~avmc
- www.chinhampublications.co.uk
- www.equineacupuncturevet.co.uk -
www.christopherday.co.uk
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www.holisticvetmed.co.uk.
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