RAAHP-Canada

09/08/2024

The Animal Rehab Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is happy about the newly launched Registry of Allied Animal Health Practitioners of Canada! Thanks for the share!

07/31/2024

Here's a great blog and a good lead in to where you can learn more about RAAHP and why we are about to become very important!!!

The current global veterinary crisis calls for a paradigm shift towards a more collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to animal care – the health and welfare of animals and their owners need to be the focus of care. By working together, animal owners, licensed professionals in related fields...

07/21/2024

This is wonderful! RAMP-Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners is the organization that we have structured our own RAAHP to emulate!

📖 BSAVA COMPANION 📖

We are really pleased to share with you an article that has made the BSAVA Companion Journal July edition. Our Vice President Lucinda Stott wrote an article for them on “Regulating the animal musculoskeletal industry” which has been made free to download via the following link.

https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bsavalibrary.com%2Fcontent%2Fjournals%2F10.22233%2F20412495.0724.20&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0f3c67b3d0bb48bfef4a08dca7cf7dc1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638569756838954926%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mhvpl%2BSJEw5ad5WhzlTBNg19V5EkNxuMqcnM39%2FUCgc%3D&reserved=0

12/09/2023

Here's a good blog... and we want to share the conclusion first:
Conclusion:

As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, the incorporation of non-veterinarian healthcare professionals into the diagnostic landscape is proving to be a game-changer. By embracing the diverse expertise these professionals bring, the industry is fostering a more comprehensive and integrated approach to animal healthcare. As diagnostic safety nets, non-veterinarian experts contribute to the identification of missed diagnoses and the correction of misdiagnoses. Embracing this collaborative, multidisciplinary approach not only enhances the quality of care for animals but also fosters a holistic understanding of their health. Together, veterinarians and non-veterinarian professionals contribute to a new era of comprehensive veterinary diagnostics, ensuring that no aspect of an animal's well-being goes unnoticed.

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Bridging the Gap: The Vital Role of Non-Veterinarian Healthcare Professionals in Diagnosing Ailments in Dogs
https://www.fourleg.com/Blog?b=646
Conclusion:
As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, the incorporation of non-veterinarian healthcare professionals into the diagnostic landscape is proving to be a game-changer. By embracing the diverse expertise these professionals bring, the industry is fostering a more comprehensive and integrated approach to animal healthcare. As diagnostic safety nets, non-veterinarian experts contribute to the identification of missed diagnoses and the correction of misdiagnoses. Embracing this collaborative, multidisciplinary approach not only enhances the quality of care for animals but also fosters a holistic understanding of their health. Together, veterinarians and non-veterinarian professionals contribute to a new era of comprehensive veterinary diagnostics, ensuring that no aspect of an animal's well-being goes unnoticed.

11/18/2023

"This is the latest attack on your ability to choose and have access to the full range of practitioners that can provide acupuncture services for your pet. The College of Veterinarians of Ontario has put out their position statement on Veterinary Acupuncture and essentially prohibited any other trained professional from using this treatment modality. Acupuncturists, physiotherapists, and ayuredic practitioners are some of the professionals that can obtain further training in animal acupuncture.
https://www.cvo.org/standards/veterinary-acupuncture

ACTION REQUEST:
Please write to the President of the College of Veterinarians Ontario (CVO) , Dr Alana Parisi [email protected] and cc a copy to Jan Robinson, Registrar, [email protected] informing them of how acupuncture has helped your pet and wanting to have the choice where you take your pet for treatment from a Certified Practitioner.

We also request you submit a Complaint to the Competition Bureau of Canada (it's anonymous) against the CVO about this issue - explaining that you want to have the choice on where and who you take your pet to for acupuncture treatments. Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists, and Ayurvedic practitioners with animal acupuncture / needling training can help to reduce the stresses on the overburdened, overworked, understaffed veterinary system."

Here's the link to the Competition Bureau complaint form:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en/contact-competition-bureau-canada/forms

We have just learned that the CVO (College of Veterinarians of Ontario) drafted & posted their Position Statement on Veterinary Acupuncture. https://www.cvo.org/standards/veterinary-acupuncture

This will have a negative impact your pets where acupuncture would be the treatment of choice for pain relief. Currently you are able to have acupuncture at NCCC but, if this becomes Policy, we will not be able to offer this service. Please write to the President of the College of Veterinarians Ontario (CVO) , Dr Alana Parisi [email protected] and cc a copy to Jan Robinson, Registrar, [email protected] informing them of how acupuncture has helped your pet and wanting to have the choice where you take your pet for treatment from a Certified Practitioner.

We also request you submit a Complaint to the Competition Bureau of Canada (it's anonymous) against the CVO about this issue - explaining how you want to have the choice on where to take your pet for treatment from a Certified Practitioner and how physiotherapists with canine rehab certification, needling certification, and canine acupuncture / needling certification can help to reduce the stresses on the overburdened, overworked, understaffed veterinary system.

Here's the link to the competition bureau:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/.../competition-bureau-canada/en

Thank you!

11/12/2023

This is NOT Anti-Vet, it's about access and options! Furthermore, RAAHP is proposing to be a solution when it comes to regulation of the allied animal health industry, but to do that, we need to highlight the problem!
The Competition Bureau of Canada is looking into this now. So, we need you to speak up!
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en
or
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/bureau-concurrence-canada/fr

11/11/2023

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/bureau-concurrence-canada/fr

11/05/2023

This sets an amazing precedent. DEFRA (essentially the Ministry of Agriculture in the UK) officially recognizes the Registry of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners. Stay tuned for more information!

10/30/2023

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en

08/04/2023

ACTION please!
https://tinyurl.com/ON-VetActActionInfo

07/28/2023

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bbcpaoub6trh7v0rs3ydu/NHP-Talking-Points.docx?rlkey=itwv10fc32karf5jhlact4bzu&dl=0
PROTECT NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS - Here is a document you can use to learn some key points and talk to your MP about. Write a letter to the new federal health minister - his contact info is in the document.

07/27/2023

There's a petition going around in regards to the Natural Health Product "cost recovery" disaster that was slipped into the budget via Health Canada. (Read some of the information already provided in links on this FB page). Here's a link to the petition! Please sign!
https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4474&fbclid=IwAR2bJ6IkEEwl8gMXtci9ymxAEc5JwOkHwou_F9nuKF3xLYebl44K-hqNSYk

There is no obligation on the part of the House of Commons or any Member of Parliament to authorize the publication of an e-petition or to present an e-petition or a paper petition to the House of Commons. Neither the House of Commons nor any Member of Parliament authorizing the publication of an e-...

07/11/2023

This affects our animals too. So many of us use ‘human’ natural products to manage our animals. Please take the time to provide feedback. Thank you!

The purpose of this consultation is to get your feedback on the fee proposal for natural health products.

07/05/2023

This affect YOU and your animal! Health Canada is looking to grossly Over-Regulate the Natural Health Product industry - to the point that many companies will cease to exist with the proposed fee structuring! READ BELOW. And if you can join this meeting, join it. Go to the NHPPA FB page and Website to learn more and find out how to take action!

Campaign Update TOMORROW at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT

Read the full posting and register 👇
https://nhppa.org/?page_id=22907

Many of you have deeper questions about what is going on and how to do more! And many more are asking about things not yet covered in our materials. During Wednesday's Campaign Update call, join Shawn Buckley, moderator Brett Hawes and NHPPA team members for an exciting and educational update on campaign happenings. We are going to answer all of your questions and provide support on how (and why) to stay on course with our current national letter-writing campaign.

We want to make sure you're feeling the confidence needed to take action and push back against the passing of Bill C-47 and the subsequent restriction of natural health products in Canada! We'll talk about our end game and how we are going to get there together.

We invite you to pass along the information about this Campaign Update to anyone in your network who values their right to access natural health products.

07/02/2023

This is the most concise presentation of why we should all be concerned with Health Canada's new regulations on Natural Health Products (for you AND for your animals)!

06/29/2023

This is important Canada! It will affect the price and availability of your pet's herbal supplements as well!

05/09/2023

Important changes are being proposed to the Veterinarians Act in Ontario. Please read this article and to take action and submit comments to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, please go here:
https://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=43867&language=en

Non-veterinary practitioners are troubled by some of the recommendations included in the new Scope of Practice being suggested for Ontario vets.

05/07/2023

Happy Animal Physio Month!

✨Happy National Physiotherapy Month! 💫 At the , we wanted to take a moment to recognize all the phenomenal animal rehab therapists out there pushing the limits of their practice, knowledge, and careers, to deliver the best possible care to their patients, both two legged and four legged alike! 🐾🐴

05/03/2023

Read the article and then write to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. The public wants MORE access to non-vet professionals - not less!!!

A proposal to modernize the Veterinarians Act is raising alarm bells across the province among pet owners and animal care professionals alike.

04/17/2023

There's a petition going around to request that animal owners in Quebec be allowed to access non-veterinarian animal health practitioners. We are most definitely in favour of that!
Please sign their petition!
https://www.change.org/p/allow-non-veterinary-therapists-to-legally-practice-animal-care?recruiter=90973375&recruited_by_id=a93a217e-0131-4af3-9e5b-16f2d18c4254&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&fbclid=IwAR3v_GEUCio0IaNYSrawYTJMmB-khrbh1HoMfa9vj2PnUUSQlfwPjyZ5UJs

Allow non-veterinary therapists to legally practice animal care

02/28/2023

This is an important topic to be aware of... and the RAAHP-Canada initiative would be a way to help alleviate the burden on Vet Medicine and offer the public a way to know which practitioners they can / should choose to offer the services that MORE that just a vet can do!!!

12/24/2022

12/08/2022

With the shortage of vets and the abundance of pets, this initiative aims to help. So does allowing better access to non-veterinarian allied animal healthcare practitioners!

Skip the vet visit: A survey has found that 75 per cent of pet health concerns can be treated virtually without a clinic visit.

10/28/2022

RAMP-Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners is at the forefront for legitimizing and voluntarily regulating non-vet practitioners. RAAHP-Canada is attempting to humbly follow in their footsteps. Perhaps Canadian Veterinary Colleges will take notice of us at some point in the future as well!

08/21/2022

RAMP is the model we are emulating with RAAHP-Canada! Laurie Edge-Hughes was delighted to hang out with our UK friends & counter parts at the International Symposium on Vet Rehab & Physical Therapy Cambridge 2022.

07/22/2022

07/12/2022

Here's a reason why we are creating RAAHP - as a way for animal owners and vets to find qualified non-vet practitioners to work with, and as a first step towards some form of formal regulation.
https://www.horsejournals.com/horse-care/alternative-therapies/wild-west-navigating-canadas-unregulated-horse-industry

Across Canada, non-veterinarians offer a potpourri of services, including massage, chiropractic, farrier work, homeopathy, and more. But these non-veterinarian service providers may be practicing veterinary medicine illegally under provincial veterinarian acts. Also, few regulatory organizations ove...

05/06/2022

So, why not make it easier for animal owners to seek care for non-emergency animal healthcare issues from qualified non-veterinarian healthcare professionals in order to reduce the burden on the system. Physios, Chiros, Massage Practitioners, Acupuncturists, Homeopaths, and Herbalists can help lighten the load by reducing the non-emergency patient load.
Food for thought! Lana Popham Government of British Columbia

Almost every night after midnight, Uli Helvoigt gets phone calls about injured or sick animals that need help. She has banded together with other vets to make sure sick animals in the East Kootenays have care.

05/04/2022

Public protection? Or protection of the monopoly? Access to Non-Veterinarian animal health practitioners is being covertly denied in California!

05/03/2022

And the solution that RAAHP-Canada is proposing to help with animal health care and the veterinarian shortage is also being proposed in the UK as well!
https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2022/04/26/house-of-lords-britain-veterinarian-shortage/

Since Brexit the number of EU-registered vets coming to work in the UK has fallen by 68%, down from more than 1100 in 2019 to just 364 last year.