Veterinary Surgeons Act (UK)
By law, it is illegal for anyone who is not a vet to diagnose or treat an animal. Unless, of course, you are treating your own animal. It is within the law for you to provide healthcare for your own animal.
The RCVS recognises as acceptable in terms of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (NFSH Code of Conduct) the complementary treatment of animals by contact healing, by the laying on of hands, by radionic instrument and distant healing by thought transference or prayer in strict accordance with the provisions and spirit of this Code of Conduct.
My advice – for what it’s worth – is for you to work alongside a carefully chosen vet who respects your wish to look at complementary preventative and treatment options. To find such a vet, you can phone surgeries listed in your local Yellow Pages directory, explain that you wish to treat your animals naturally wherever possible, and ask if there is a vet who will work alongside you on this basis. In my experience, there is always such a vet in your area. Another option is to seek out a holistic or homoeopathic vet. But beware – despite the positive label, not all holistic or homoeopathic vets are what they say they are. Some will ask you to vaccinate when you don’t need to. Again, be discriminating in your choices.
Your animals will tell you – by responding with health or ill health – whether you’re on the right track. This applies to veterinary drugs, too. If your animals are receiving veterinary treatment but they still seem far from well, then maybe it’s time to look at the alternatives.
The point is that you are the one charged with the care of your animal friends. Take your power back, and make informed choices, and you’ll never regret it.
By law, it is illegal for anyone who is not a vet to diagnose or treat an animal. Unless, of course, you are treating your own animal. It is within the law for you to provide healthcare for your own animal.
The RCVS recognises as acceptable in terms of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (NFSH Code of Conduct) the complementary treatment of animals by contact healing, by the laying on of hands, by radionic instrument and distant healing by thought transference or prayer in strict accordance with the provisions and spirit of this Code of Conduct.
My advice – for what it’s worth – is for you to work alongside a carefully chosen vet who respects your wish to look at complementary preventative and treatment options. To find such a vet, you can phone surgeries listed in your local Yellow Pages directory, explain that you wish to treat your animals naturally wherever possible, and ask if there is a vet who will work alongside you on this basis. In my experience, there is always such a vet in your area. Another option is to seek out a holistic or homoeopathic vet. But beware – despite the positive label, not all holistic or homoeopathic vets are what they say they are. Some will ask you to vaccinate when you don’t need to. Again, be discriminating in your choices.
Your animals will tell you – by responding with health or ill health – whether you’re on the right track. This applies to veterinary drugs, too. If your animals are receiving veterinary treatment but they still seem far from well, then maybe it’s time to look at the alternatives.
The point is that you are the one charged with the care of your animal friends. Take your power back, and make informed choices, and you’ll never regret it.