Is veterinary permission is required for physiotherapy treatment?
Yes. By law ANYONE (this also includes masseurs, osteopaths, chiropractors etc.) treating your animal is required to obtain veterinary permission. This communication between your vet and physiotherapist also ensures the best possible treatment for your animal. Your vet can refer your animal for physiotherapy or your physiotherapist can contact your vet for you and ask for permission to treat. Many people do not realise that only veterinary surgeons are allowed to treat animals using homoeopathy, acupuncture and aromatherapy.
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