Robyn Lowe
BSc (Hons), Dip AVN (Small Animal), Dip HE CVN, RVN
Robyn Lowe is a small animal Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who regularly writes articles for academic journals and publications for animal owners. Robyn has a passion for evidence-based medicine, volunteers for Canine Arthritis Management, runs the Veterinary Voices Public Page, and campaigns on mental health and animal welfare issues.
Latest articles by Robyn Lowe
If you had a choice for your own dog, how would you euthanase?
Euthanasia is a hard topic to talk about for some. It’s vitally important though. Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient, usually because of suffering, disease, poor quality of life or incurable illness. Althoug…
June 16, 2022
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Do calming supplements for dogs work?
Canine behavioural problems are very common, one study suggested they occur in up to 90% of dogs. Anxiety, phobia and emotional disorders are also fairly common in our pet dogs. In one study the prevalence estimate for n…
June 11, 2022
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Why should I feed an old dog a special diet?
As our dogs become ‘golden oldies’ their needs may change. They may need us to slow down slightly on walks; they will need lifting in and out the car; or they may need a little more time to rest - and their nutritional n…
May 28, 2022
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Why does my cat keep peeing everywhere?
Cat urine can be very smelly – and as owners we much prefer for them to urinate in their allocated area. That can be a litter tray or outdoors – but what if your cat starts urinating everywhere else? As well as being ver…
Can rabbits be house-trained?
Rabbits are a popular pet in the UK - the PDSA Paws Report estimated there are around 900 000 pet rabbits! Despite them being so popular their needs are sometimes not well met, and issues with diet and husbandry are seen…
May 19, 2022
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What is the difference between a Specialist and an Advanced Practitioner vet?
To become a Veterinary Surgeon, you must complete 5 years of an intensive academic course. Many people adore their years in university and the profession is continuing to promote veterinary medicine to a diverse range of…
May 14, 2022
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