Search results for "medicines and the law"

As vets, we regularly get stick over animal medicines. Does my dog need that vaccine? Why did you give my cat that wormer? Isn’t there an alternative treatment with fewer side effects? These are all clinical decisions, a…

The last year has been a bit of a regulatory rollercoaster for anyone involved in the veterinary world. In 2023 we had the new Under Care regulations from the RCVS (our regulator), changing a lot of the details about how…

“What is an SQP?” is a question I get asked very often, and I explain that I am an animal health advisor and that there are certain medications that I can prescribe and dispense for animals. But of course, there’s a lot…

The NHS state that Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is treatment that falls outside of mainstream healthcare; these treatments range from acupuncture and homeopathy to aromatherapy. Although "complementary an…

As financial constraints continue for most households in the United Kingdom, we understand how important it is to ensure your pet is on the most appropriate, yet affordable medication possible. Below we will discuss a fe…

You might already be aware of some of the laws that surround dog ownership. But there may also be a few you are less familiar with. In this blog, we will look at the laws you should be complying with to keep your dog, an…