Frequently Asked Questions

The Veterinary Surgeons (Exemptions) Order 2015 states that remedial treatment ‘physiotherapy’, requires delegation by a veterinary surgeon who has
first examined the animal. Therefore, any animal that has suffered injury or illness, or has undergone surgery must have consent from a veterinary surgeon
if physiotherapy is required.

However, more recently it has been stated that musculoskeletal maintenance care for a healthy animal does not require veterinary consent, as long as the
animal is registered with a veterinary surgeon. Despite this, a full physiotherapy report will still be provided for the animal’s vet, to ensure they are aware of any treatment that is taking place. If the therapist feels there is an underlying injury, disease or pathology, then treatment will cease and the animal will be referred back to the vet.

Dependent on the animal and its requirements, first appointments usually last for 1.5hrs and follow-ups usually an 1hr – however this is tailored to each
individual patient.

This completely depends on the animal and the issues we are dealing with. Acute cases can sometimes require physiotherapy weekly, to get on top of the issue and to ensure the animal is comfortable. However, dependent on the owners lifestyle and financial constraints, as well as the animals level of work the time between sessions varies greatly, and a timeframe is often recommended by the therapist after the first session.