Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Guide to Professional Conduct
Legislation quotes relevent to therapies offered on this
site, taken from Section 2F, 'Treatment of Animals by Non-Veterinary Surgeons:
Physiotherapists*,
osteopaths and chiropractors
15. The Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order
1962 allows for the treatment of animals by physiotherapy, provided that the animal has first been seen by a veterinary surgeon
who has diagnosed the condition and decided that it should be treated by physiotherapy under his/her direction.
*Definition of Physiotherapy according to the RCVS: 'Physiotherapy' is interpreted as including all kinds
of manipulative therapy. (section 16)
Faith healing 18. Faith healers are required in terms of the Code of Practice of the Confederation of Healing
Organisations, to ensure that animals have been seen by a veterinary surgeon who is content for healing to be given by
the laying on of hands.
