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
Do Siamese cats make good pets?
With a big reputation and a dainty appearance, are Siamese all they’re cracked up to be as household pets? Our RVN blogger Robyn investigates this noisiest of breeds!…
Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine
McTimony in animals - what's the evidence?
McTimony is a form of chiropractic therapy. Chiropractic is a treatment where a practitioner called a chiropractor uses their hands to help relieve problems with the bones, muscles and joints. A description of this thera…
August 10, 2023
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Boswellia for pets - what's the evidence?
Boswellia sometimes known as Indian frankincense, is a resin herbal extract from the Boswellia tree. It is extracted from the bark and resin of the Indian Boswelia tree. People have been using Boswellia in natural medici…
Is raw food best for cats?
In part one of the raw meat-based diet series, I investigated and explained a few myths associated with raw meat-based diets, this was predominantly focusing on dogs. In part two of the series, I was asked is raw food ‘b…
Monoclonal antibodies: The new treatments for arthritis in dogs and cats
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. It affects 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years old. And more than 20% of dogs that are over 1 year of age are estimated to be affected by osteoarthrit…
July 20, 2023
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Is raw food best for dogs?
In part one of the raw meat-based diet series, I investigated and explained a few myths associated with raw meat-based diets – including how dogs are far removed from wolves and therefore don’t need to eat a ‘natural’ or…