Rita made Donna laugh as she started answering what she loves about physio! You can see why in the video below. But, to combat this common misconception/confusion, Donna went on to discuss the difference between physio and hydro in this video. Watch the snippet of her Cuppa Tea With the Vet video:

What Rita Loves About Physio (or rehab!)

So yeah, I mean, I think it’s a great way for owners to get involved in the treatment of their pet as well. And I think owners want to be involved. I think that’s what’s really special about physio, because most of the time, they can be there with with their pet as well and they want to be there and to share to share that and see what’s going on. And certainly, there’s huge advances being made like in every avenue of Veterinary Medicine, and with that we’re following the same route as human medicine now, which I think is absolutely brilliant. So the same opportunities and treatments are available now for our animals, which is what should be what it should be like. And I think owners are really thankful for that. And, now with insurance, a lot of people having their insurance on board, they’ve got access to it, which is fantastic.

Rita Alitalo Biography

I graduated  from Murdoch University (Perth, Western Australia) in 1996 after fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a vet. 

I have worked around Australia and England in a multitude of small animal practices , including emergency hospitals.

I very recently made a move to telemedicine and balance my professional life with 4 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats in Buckinghamshire.”

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