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Robyn Lowe
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Robyn J Lowe BSc Hons, Dip AVN (Small Animal), Dip HE CVN 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.
Down the rabbit hole: Why people think rabbit ears act as a dewormer for dogs
The fashionable trend among pet owners to feed their dogs rabbit ears, in the belief that they can help act as a natural dewormer, is entirely misguided
A new study suggests vegan diets are healthier for cats and dogs – but is it really true?
A new self-reported survey of pet owners concludes vegan diets are beneficial for cats and dogs, but we should be wary of the flaws, biases and confounding factors
The fat but fit paradox: can animals be overweight and healthy?
Can our companion animals be 'fat but fit', or should pet owners be concerned about letting their furry friend become overweight?
Time to ‘drop the crop’ – why cutting off the tips of dogs’ ears is never right
Ear-cropping has been so commonplace for some breeds that the public don't even realise that's not what those dogs' ears naturally look like
Antimicrobial Resistance, homeopathy and the Soil Association
The Soil Association's goals to protect animal and human health, while caring for the environment, are laudable. So, why do they still lend their support to homeopathy?
The true cost of veterinary care: breaking down those big bills
Veterinary bills can be hugely expensive, but it isn't that vets are ripping people off - it's that healthcare costs far more than we always realise
Has my dog got autism? The online groups that claim vaccines cause autism… in dogs
Online groups are persuading worried pet owners that the behavioural problems their dogs are exhibiting are actually signs of autism, and 'vaccine damage'
As pet owners increasingly turn to CBD products, do claims match the evidence?
Despite growing popularity, the evidence for CBD efficacy in our pets is still in its infancy – meaning these products should not be used before seeking veterinary attention
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