Number 5 is how I ended up adopting a 12 year old Bichon Frise. I'm a vet nurse and answered the phone call from his owner wanting to book him in for euthanasia as they were moving house and didn't want to take him with them. I was familiar with her dog as she had brought him in a few times just prior to this wanting medication for his "anxiety". Yeah, she requested Valium by name (was that number 6 or 7?) The vet prescribed Endep (tricyclic antidepressant) instead, and the owner wasn't happy with that, so kept bringing him in to try and get Valium. I have a soft spot for bichons, they're one of my favourite breeds (I know, they're notoriously awful patients, but super sweet, intelligent, ridiculously cute pets)and I had owned 2 before him, so he was also memorable to me for that reason. It was probably very unprofessional of me, but I asked if she would consider letting me adopt him, and fortunately she agreed. The cold hearted b### had her 18 year old son drop him off to my house, he said a very tearful goodbye and told me that the dog had been his 6th birthday present. It was horrible and so sad, but he wasn't ready or able to move out of his parents' house and take his dog. I felt so awful for the kid, and I told him that he was welcome to check in on the dog any time, and he did, just once at Christmas time when he brought me a card thanking me for saving his dog from being put down. Little Ralphie had another happy 3 years with me, adopting a senior dog and letting him live his best life during his twilight years was a really rewarding experience, I highly recommend it! It just sucks knowing you'll only have them for a little while before you have to say goodbye, but the positives make it so worthwhile.
That's so sad. Glad you adopted the dog. I wonder if the valium was for the owner? 🤔 (We adopted a 12 year old Lab. Her owners were in the military and being transferred to Italy. They were heartbroken to have to leave her behind but transport and quarantine would have been too hard on Molly so we took her in. She lived another 2+ years and was the best dog! Although it was sad when she passed it was SO worth it. She and my elderly horse were best buds.)
@@mdw908 aw, that's lovely that you gave Molly a wonderful couple of years :) I agree that travel and quarantine would have been too stressful, 12 is not young, especially for a lab. And yeah, the Valium was absolutely for the owner. We see people trying to get controlled medications this way a fair bit, once you've dealt with a few, you can recognise that behaviour from a mile away. It's something vets have to watch out for.
You helped me through a crisis with my cat, who had an open abscess on his jaw. They are beautiful caring people at the Veterinary Office, but when they were going to keep my cat in office and treat him, the starting cost to the treatment equaled my monthly housing cost. I declined hospitalizing my cat and took the antibiotics for him. I begged them for instructions on how to care for him at home and was only told to keep the wound open and clean. They were so mad at me, and expected my cat to die! Afterwards I went on an information hunt, talking to rancher friends, a previous vet tech, and searching online for instructions (I found you)... also, our local farm & ranch supply had a number of products for stock that were useful... a sterile medicated wound cleaning solution was a cat saver! That, and one of those baby nose syringes... I set up a home hospital, and took care of my cat's wound on a 3x a day schedule irrigating the wound, keeping it clean, clipping the dead edge of skin. He was such a patient little cat, and was totally back to normal within a couple of weeks... and I was still able to pay my housing cost! I really value our veterinarians, but sometimes we need in-home care instructions to put good care of our pets within our reach!
I made a video a few months ago on what to do and how to treat these kinds of abscesses at home, demonstrating with my dog whilst waiting for surgery. It's currently set to private as I need to add some more edits but I'm hoping to have it back up soon. My vet was beyond awesome letting me treat the abscess at home daily instead of taking her in to have her do it a few times a week. Though it takes time, finding a vet that is all for trying/using home remedies etc, is invaluable! My other dog was having some eye issues and rather than take her into see my vet, she suggested trying contact lens solution as well as a few other cheap options via phone call. She easily could've made $800-$1500 by having me bring the girls in. Lots of scratches and love to your critters from mine! :)
the vet office staff was furious because u were one that go away and they did not have the chance to collect 4-6 or 7 K at the end of the 2 days...U must be proud of yourself...standing up to crooks with license is a big thing...Finding this amazing vet in utube help me too... It is time we take charge of our animal's health and our own...even if they get upset...your pet your money...your health your body...and that is all
I had a cat , she lived to be 21 years old , I never had she vaccinated or any other shots . She lived a very happy & healthy life . She passed away last year , of just old age . She was the best cat ever & I sure do miss her . 💗
I grew up on a ranch, too far from our vet for things as minor as vaccinations so our vet taught me how to get it done. All went well until the day came when I tried & failed to give our new cat a shot. Pinky swear, it would have been easier to poke a needle into granite! We managed to get her to the vet. After he was done laughing at me he was able to wrangle her & get it done... somehow. Apparently medical school really lasts about a week. The remaining years is learning how to deal with house cats. I'm a stickler about vaccinations for our animals! Not so much on myself. We've been extremely fortunate that all of our animals survive long past their expiration dates. Now we live close enough to a great vet where it isn't an issue.
My cat is an indoor only cat, I've raised him from 8 wks old. He has no exposure to other animals, so why have him vaccinated against contagious diseases? I don't travel with him or board him. I'll have a relative or friend check on him. Why risk side effects? I'm not against vaccines, I had the Covid vaccines 4 times. It's all about the risk. If there's little or no risk, why do it? Every medication or vaccine has potential side effects.
A male cat that goes outdoors is in the most danger as territory fights can spread distemper. Otherwise a cat is likely to avoid the kind of animals that can be Rabid. I think a Rabies and distemper shot when a cat is fixed is all most cats need.
@@don2deliver Rabies vaccine is also mandatory for many services such as groomer and cat boarding etc. It also lowers the risk of a cat being put down if it gets lost and is picked up by a shelter. Those rabies tags can save lives. As for vaccines, after two of our cats died from the feline aids virus, we started to vaccinate to prevent it because it was virtually impossible to keep strays away from the garage that we kept them in.
We lived In Alabama took our furbabies to the vet regularly and had all there “shots” we moved to California we picked out a vet there and went he told us we have been over vaccinating our babies.We asked him why and he told us step by step why ! Made sense to us ❤
My vet says ‘ you give me the symptoms ! I’ll give the diagnosis !! Haven’t seen him for years !!! Some vets are arrogant ! I wish you were my Vet ! You’re absolutely lovely ! Very caring ! 💗
Thank you Dr Jones. I agree 200%. My dog is 12.5 years old. She gets the 3-year Rabies (obligatory in Ontario, Canada); no annual “boosters” as she is no longer running after the wild critters off leash in the woods; and no heart worm meds after she turned 2. She has all kinds of healthy “human” grade toppings that are non-toxic for dogs. In fact, I believe she eats better than me 😂 I also love the home meds that you have shared in your other videos - we use Benadryl for allergies, Aspirin for pain, glucosamine chondroitin MSM… I wished there’re more GENUINE vets like you! ❤🙏🏻
SAME! I stopped the heartworm meds and Frontline 8 years ago when I accidentally spilled some on my hand and it MELTED my nail polish. I was stunned...and felt sick for 3 days. Never again. (PS: one vet asked if he could come eat at our house when I showed him my dogfood recipe. What I pay in the bowl, I don't pay in the vet's office!)
U can give a dog aspirin for pain? I thought there wasn’t anything comparable to pet pain meds. Does Dr. Jones have a video on that? I’m going to check. Wow
If I have to walk on eggshells to pay for the service offered by a vet, they are not the right vet for me! Always respectful, but never censored out of fear.
Vets don't like being challenged by pet owners who are intelligent and/or intellectual in the field of medicine. I know this firsthand. I intimidated a vet unknowingly to the point where she took it as a personal attack and told me she would be unable to medically treat my livestock via certified mail. Yeah.
Took my 18 year old cat in Oct 2023 as he was sick. His kidneys were shutting down. The vet suggested euthanisia. I dont believe in that. So I asked the vet to do what she could, and I brought him home. I started giving him canned tuna water, then the tuna. Then I got food with gravey, and I made chicken soup giving him broth and chicken. Its Jan 15, 2024 and the cat is still following me around the house and my best buddy! Im not saying this will last forever, but at least he is given a chance!
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now...
You ARE most definitely one of the most highly respected vets online! And I’m so grateful that u so generously offer so many suggestions for home care in non-critical issues!
This past year I went to a closer vet that I used to use years ago, for my dogs yeast ear infection. I tried your remedies and they didn't work for me. He mentioned that I hadn't been in in quite a while and I said they had misdiagnosed so many things I went to another vet, but he had now retired so I was trying them again. That set him back but he was polite and said they would try better. I told him the problem, said it was a YEAST infection due to feeding something I shouldn't have and he prescribed the meds. I asked again if it was for YEAST and he said it was for "everything". I did 10 days of the drops and it did NOTHING! I called them to see what they suggested and was told to come back in (30 minute drive each way plus another $60 for meds) and get some different drops. These ones SAID it was for yeast and the ear was improved in 2 days (although I did finish the prescription). I also want to mention that another vet previously, who I knew quite well, told me that he retired when he saw that they were TEACHING the new vets to charge huge fees because the ones that could pay would come and pay and the ones that couldn't....well, they didn't care about "us". He said that was his cue to get out of the industry.
I used a remedy for my dogs yeast infection in her ears from this vet. Colloidal silver on a bit of cotton wool, clean the ears, did that 2/3 times a day and by the third day it had all gone and it hasn’t come back. Brilliant. Also used 50/50 solution of apple cider vinegar with distilled water on her lady bits for the same thing and that was gone by the next day.
I am new to learning about treating my dogs with natural home remedies or meds that are readily available and safe for dogs. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now, and you've helped me and my dogs MUCH more than any vet. Our 13 year old St. Bernard/New Foundland hasn't really been able to walk without assistance in about 6 months. X-rays show she has terrible arthritis. They were ready to try laser therapy and a shot, but after that they recommended thinking about euthanasia for her. She's an otherwise healthy dog! I watched your videos on treating arthritis in dogs...she's now on 3 supplements and while she's not running any laps...she's certainly improving beyond expectations! Thank you for all you do!! We are so thankful for your wealth of knowledge and information and your willingness to share it with us!! ❤️
My 12 years old dog ruptured her CCL in her knee and vet wanted to operate and remove her CCL , I said no, got her a brace and stuffed her with omega 3, turmeric, green lipped mussel supplements and glucosamine and chondroitin, bought a red laser therapy machine for £120 and used it daily on her leg for 30 mins. Had her in a doggie buggy for 3 months, just allowing her to walk when she peed or pooped, completely immobile in the house, massaged her leg daily. She started running after 3 months, now is 6 months later and is as new. I need to find a pretext to take her to the vet (for anal glands clearance) and show him because he refused to recommend me a brace and left my poor dog in pain when I said no to surgery. I see other people in the park with a big dog in the buggy and using assistive slings to help the dog walk around a bit. My 1st dog that I had when I lived in Eastern Europe had severe arthritis on her last 2 years (she was 19 when she died) and the vet prescribed Alflutop which is an injection made in Romania used for people with arthritis, my dog walked so much better after a course of 10 days of that, I was injecting it myself. Sadly I could no longer find it on the market as they stopped making it for a while but now it is readily available again on the internet.
Thank you for all your comments, suggestions and recommendations. I truly appreciate everything! Our Molly (our sweet pup) is a member of our family and we just couldn't bare saying goodbye to her just because she couldn't walk. Thank you all, again! Dr. Jones, you're literally a life saver! ❤️
@@MartineReed Thank you for that recommendation! We do use our red light therapy panel. But, I'm wondering if a small handheld red light therapy device would work better. Do you or anyone else have any opinions or recommendations on doing a handheld red light device? Thank you again! I truly appreciate you bringing that to my attention! 🙂
@@redrumax Darling, you are a strong one, just like your dog. Well done for standing your ground with the vet. I was through a similar mess. Grrrrrrrr.................... The moment you say 'no' to costly surgery, they don't want to know! Bloody money is all they crave. I found (in Scotland) an old retired greyhound trainer and he had 'contacts'. He got me some 'gold shots' for my dogs arthritis and did the trick swiftly. It was/is a drug that was used on racing dogs with injuries apparently. More so, it was a drug that you cannot openly purchase. Always the same, sadly. Wishing you and your dog all of the love in the world. Here's to 2023. (p.s. Our vet here, Dr Jones, has a video on anal gland cleaning. Give it a wee check out. It can easily be done at home.)
I did number 7 and told him about this guy on the internet that had a remedy for kennel cough last year, told him what I was doing and he was actually on board with it. Lol. SOOOOO much respect for your opinion on the shots too. Sir, your channel is a GIFT and you are doing incredible work. Cant thank you enough for simply being honest.
That's a great vet. So far, I keep running into huge egos, just like I did with medical doctors. It's sad because they spent so much time in school, and I get that they think they are infallible, but they are not. In most fields, schooling is just the starting off point, you are not the thing until you've actually had a paying career doing it.
@@justjosie8963School seems to be the starting point of indoctrination these days. Couldn’t agree more. I’m no expert and don’t claim to be but most docs don’t seem any more honest than your average car mechanic. Lol. But I think everyone has an opportunity to cross the line to make dishonest money, you never know until it comes knocking. The best we can do is commend those that are honest. They are the real heroes.
@@justjosie8963exactly, fpr example. CDL school they teach dpuble clutch to engage the synchro. This is actually how every single manual for every truck (that is manual and not auto) tells you to shift. No one but big corporations with at least millions in revenue would want you to do that though. Clutch jobs are thousands. Every single driver that is concerned with maintaining good business Owner Op or Employee will "Float" the gears. Clutchless shifting. Ypu play with the throttle to synch up the transmission. Then shift however you need to. Most instances, You are not a driver until someone gives you a shot to try it. Youll mess up a few times. No way around it.
New puppy parent here..totally enjoying your videos. He's not my first dog, but boy have things changed over the years. Thank you Doc for all your videos. Not pumping him with vaccines every year, making your food recipe ( he loves it) and keeping him healthy naturally.
Took my Maine coon cat to the vet for a flea allergy. I told him my cat was pregnant but he argued with me that she wasn't. I saw her mate several times and her nipples were developing so I'm pretty sure she was. Well, he gave her medication. Later she had kittens. Every single one of them was either born with severe cleft lips and palates or were born dead. It was heartbreaking because the live ones soon died because they were suffocating on their mother's milk. Two days later she delivered a dead kitten. It was the last one I had to bury. She was traumatized. I found an abandoned kitten. Gave it a bath to remover any foreign odor from him and gave it to her. She love that kitten and treated it like gold. He became a fat little butterball. I never went back to that vet. She got over her allergy and never got it again. I don't know why she got over it . She still picked up fleas occasionally. I had her for over 20 years and she never had any other kittens born deformed or dead.
So sorry the mom and kittens suffered through that. Do you happen to remember what flea medication it was? I give my aged male cat Advantage II and I wonder sometimes if I'm doing him a disservice.
@@GAwildflower the vet wasn't even giving her flea treatment, it was the medication for her allergy to fleas. If the kittens had been further along in development they might not have had the deaths and deformity. Sometimes chemicals, whether medication or some other chemical, can interrupt the development of a fetus. Apparently they were just forming their faces and mouths and the medicine stopped the development. It was so sad to see her looking up at me meowing like she was asking me where her kittens had gone. She was frantic when I took the last stillborn kitten to bury. If I had not gotten that kitten that had been abandoned by it's owners I don't know how she would have acted. She licked it so much it was like he was being polished.
My friend had an argument with the vet about yearly vaccine. Vet said your dog needs it every year, she said no he doesn't. Anyway my friend had a private blood test taken when the results came back she showed her vet boy he was not happy. Blood test showed her dog had at least 5yrs cover and didn't need it. So basically vets are pumping vaccines in every year when they don't need it. This is why a High percentage of dogs are back and forwards to the vets. This was also concluded in a trial many years ago.
I hospice foster senior dogs or dogs that were dumped because they were old. I do a 5/1 when I got my Australian Cattle Dogs as pups, and that is it. They don’t do dog parks. I am very clean as I have NPIP for poultry I have here.
I am eternally grateful to you Dr Jones. I have found a new vet on the island I live that she seems to be on the same page as you. Practices Chinese and western med. No ❤or flea tic preventive. Ok with just testing twice a year. And I would've never even sought her out if not for you! May God bless you good sir!
It goes both ways regarding having a respectful discussion with listening skills. My observations have been negated at some visits which have sent me running to another practice to have the proper tests run for an accurate diagnosis. Listening to the client who lives with the animal & knows their health history is very important.
Just happened to me. I sent a letter with the feedback of the visit, mainly that they did not listen to me. They had the potential of 12 dogs and lost that. And since I live in town, anyone who asks about them will get the story and then they can decide. . Horrible experience
I cannot thank you enough for being so upfront and honest with people about how things really work in the vet world. I have learned so much from watching your channel and I tell everyone I know how wonderful your videos are. Thank you with all my heart.
I had a Lhasa Apso in 2011 that I took for regular visit to the Vet. He said she had maybe a week to live due to cancer in her chest cavity, though he couldn't find a tumor. Fluid build up and bloodwork convinced him of this. He prescribed Lasix and Prednisone. I asked if there was any alternative-type medicine I could try, he said I'd be wasting my money, he was doing all there was to do. I looked online and found your site as well as others to see what I could do. I bought several supplements and started her on them. I did not tell him. She was still alive on her next visit 6 months later. He was shocked that she was still alive. Said there was no sign of cancer. He said what he gave her must have cured her, even though he told me initially it wasn't a cure, just something to alleviate the symptoms. 3 Years later on her regular visit, he said the cancer had come back, that she had days to live, and that I really needed to put her down. I said "thanks" and I left. I checked for another Vet the same day, they agreed to take a look. They said she did not have cancer, but rather Chylothorax, and that meds could help her. Long story short, she lived another 2 years until I finally had to put her down. Many Vets do not want to be told any other options other than their own.
I ❤️ my vet and so do my 2 boxers. Both have terminal illnesses. Chinese herbs, mushrooms, cimetidine, benadryl and CBD oil keeping them at good levels. I decided no vaccines from now on but do heartworm prevention as I live in Arkansas, USA. The CBD oil you recommended in the past has helped so much with my 11 year old dementia baby. Our visit with my vet was last week and he agreed with my plan not to add anything else to their med regime. We are staying on what is helping currently and they will live their best life until it isn't. Lots of love and pets, scratches and cuddles. Vets as a profession have a super high suicide rate. Please make sure your Vet knows they are appreciated and valued. If you can, let them know if they need to talk you're willing to listen. You Dr Jones are an awesome human being and an even more awesome Vet. Thank you!
I love that you are working to give your pets a quality life for as long as you can! I was very fortunate to be able to take 2 months off to care for my beloved cat when he was in the 4th and terminal phases of kidney failure, which he had lived well with for 4 1/2 years, when he passed this Fall, at 19. It was a joy to care for him. I had to intentionally put aside my grief, because I realized he wasn’t scared to die…he was anxious because “Mommy” was sad and worried. Once I got over that hurdle, we had a very happy life together for another month! I wouldn’t have wanted him to miss a day, as he was still enjoying being together, eating, and doing his daily routine, with good pain care. Had it been too much for him, he’d have told me. It healed some of the pain of having to euthanize too soon when I did not have the resources. I wish your friends a beautiful rest of their lives with you, and a peaceful passage. If you are considering euthanasia, my new vet told me they can prescribe a pre-sedative for their last car ride and/or a pre-sedation shot upon arrival so you can spend several pain and anxiety-free minutes cuddling and saying farewell before anesthetic and euthanasia. They called it a 3-shot euthanasia. It was much more peaceful for my dog than some 1 or 2 shot euthanasia experiences I’ve had. Though sometimes that goes ok, too, it’s a relief to be sure they aren’t afraid. Just in case anyone hadn’t heard of it, I thought it might help someone. Love and peace to you and yours! ❤
One thing vets should never say to their sobbing client who has come in with their aging sick dog for that final appointment. "Are you sure?" That question still haunts me. One of the worst days of my life, and instead of remembering how I held her and loved her and was there with her, all I hear is that vet's voice, "Are you sure?" echoing in my mind. Deep deep painful guilt piled on top of the deep deep pain of loss.
Agreed. If anything, in those cases a vet should be assuring their client that it's a decision they support. I have been present for more than 20 euthanizations, between my own and friends' pets. Every time, the vet did an examination and discussed whether we could do anything to heal or make our pet more comfortable. We also discussed whether we were trying to buy time for our benefit or the pet's. In every case, the vet gave us their honest opinion about whether treatment would be beneficial, and supported the decision to to euthanize. In many cases, they recommended it. Our cat was exposed to antifreeze last year, and miraculously survived another six months. My daughter and I did everything we could for him, to the point where she was giving him red blood cell replacement therapy, daily sub-Q fluids, kidney function meds, and literally hand-feeding him because he would only eat if he could lick the food off her fingers. When his organs failed en mass that final day, both of our vets (GP and Internal med specialist) had to tell her it was time to let him go.
They there to make sure. They shouldn't be asking u. They should examine and reexamine and then give their medical opinion to say that there is nothing more we can do.
There are good vets and terrible vets. Money driven vets and vets who are reasonable and discussing options. Most vets I’ve found are nice… but when you get a bad one it is brutal. I was so blessed to find several vets perfect for my dog .. he lived to 17 and was a happy guy at the doctor’s visits. I found one that I left half way thru the visit and cried in my car! My pet’s safety and happiness is my goal. So happy I found a few who feel the same.
I have great vet specialists for my dog. I told them holistic treatments I am using and raw feeding and they were very supportive. His internists even recommended natural treatments to build up his muscles after his stroke and Cushings. I told her my regular vet wanted him to come in for his shots (rabies shot is required by law) and she said absolutely not especially with his health conditions and sent me a waiver. I consider my Adam and myself lucky to have found these vets in my area. Thank you for all of your informative videos!
how do you locate a specialist vet like yours? I am pretty sure my dog has cushions as an adverse effect of a booster given before I woke up. Thank you in advance
My 19 year old chihuahua has only gotten vaccinated when she was a puppy and that was it. She is still going strong and have always declined her getting any additional vaccines/heartworm meds when I go in for her yearly checkups. Also might add she was considered the “runt” of the litter. I really feel it’s about the combination of what you feed them and the water they drink. I have never given her tap water. Also give her CBD oil and of course plenty of love. Edit:Forgot to mention oral hygiene. She still has all her teeth. I brush them every other day.
@@redrumax Sadly a lot of veterinarians are more interested in making money than the well being of our pups. You and I are just one of many that prove you don’t need what the vets are trying to give you that are supposed to benefit our little critters.
I've been coming here and doing my own research and, multiple personal dog experiences, this channel has helped me and has covered all of the important issues I've run across. Except one. Maybe I overlooked it, but it seems to me and I've personally observed the transformation of vetranary clinics over last 8 or so yrs becoming an Association and the all follow Big Pharma type unneccassary tests and medications. It's become so much ALL about the money. My heart and condolences go out to every pet owner who's carried their half lifeless dog or cat into the emergency vet only to confront the heartless greedy money wanting bloodsuckers and won't even help your best friend until the money is worked out. I no longer patronized my local vet. Went Hollistic, even doing acupuncture and chiro on mine currently with measurable successs. This channel is doing Gods work. Thank you for making these vids. Have helped my furry friend countless times with info I've gotten by watching your videos.
You are so right. I took my dog to an emergency vet clinic and the bill was close to $700 Xray, blood work and prescription. Won't do anything until you pay.
I always speak respectfully to my vets and luckily I have always had vets that treat me the same. But as they say it’s less what you say and more how you say it.
So much food for thought here! Thanks for showing us both sides and for reminding everyone that the best approach is always the one that leads with RESPECT! 😊🐶🐱
We live in the southeastern United States. Heartworms are extremely prevalent here. I work in rescue and approximately 30% of our rescues come into rescue heartworm positive. Treatment is painful and expensive (much more expensive than preventative), not to mention frustrating for the dog as you must keep them "quiet" for months--no running around and playing and just being a happy dog. Heartworm positive dogs must stay in rescue longer (until the heartworms are treated)--so other dogs don't get that space and die because we can't take the dog in, and any necessary surgery must be delayed until the heartworms are treated. If the surgery cannot be delayed, that puts the dog at greater risk for poor surgical outcomes. We feel that we would be remiss NOT to provide our own dogs with heartworm preventative (year round) and we require all adoptors to give it to the dog(s) they adopt (year round). If you live in an area where heartworms are rare, fine. But if you live in an area where heartworms are common, the risks of giving preventative are far less than the risks of the disease. Just my experience and I do trust my vet (who went to school for 8 years and has a DVM degree---which I do not) when she says "keep your dogs on heartworm preventative".
Which is exactly what he said in regards to heart worm med IF ur in an area with high prevalence then only is it needed N ur missing the whole point of the vid to pull out the I’m a layman so I’m dumb card Do not allow a vet to say u can’t know something he doesn’t becuz u haven’t a vet degree
I too live in an area where mosquitoes are present almost year round. I would never be able to afford to have 4 dogs if I kept them on Vet prescribed heart worm medication. I have been using Ivermectin Sheep Drench for years, and none of our dogs have tested positive for heart worms! Our Vets absolutely despise the fact that I do this! It seems to me there could be a cheaper solution to heart worm prevention! It’s ridiculous how expensive it is!
@@karenalbero7665 Heartworm prevention is much cheaper than treating heartworms. If what you're using works (since it's Ivermectin, it should work), keep using it. I'd just shop for a vet that is more sensitive to your situation.
@@aallison1265sometimes it is a matter of finding a stray and doing the best you can gor it. Would you like to adopt some cats and dogs myself and other's can't afford to vet as we would like, but do not want to see the alternative brcausr we have a heart full of care and love? I beat myself up over this daily. They deserve better and I want better. My rural town's answer is euthanasia. Maybe it is the best for them. It hurts. They need love and care. I do the best I can. Noy many people these days with inflation can afford what they once could. Shelters are full and people are discarding their pets. Sad but true. Open to suggestings please. Excuse my typos, finger eye coordination on this phone is not the best.
I've been very upfront with both my vets. I have an holistic vet and a regular vet. The holistic vet does not do teeth cleaning or any possible surgeries. They are aware that I use them both depending on the issue, and occasionally, I've consulted both about a specific problem before deciding on the best course of action. Both vets are realistically priced, and I do not feel pushed into treatments as both respect my wishes and they are more than happy to discuss options. Best of both worlds!!!
I don't have a medical degree so my animals get whatever treatment my vet suggests. The colossal advantage I have is having a vet I trust. OK, it gets expensive sometimes but I accepted that when I took on the responsibility for having animals. Not a single regret. All my animals are happy & healthy.
I have both as well and for same purposes. My holistic vet does titers for rabies and distemper. It's insane that these animals are pounded with vaccines every year when they don't need them.
My vet, Dr. Kris Matz of Connecticut, has taken care of the English bulldogs that we have had through the years. She has been our lifeline to happiness because a bulldog has so many health problems and she has kept them healthy and happy throughout their lives. We owe so much to her excellent care.
Yup… the vet did not like I was feeding raw. My puppers coat is amazing and for being 9 he still moves like he’s a young boy! Of course Dr Jones vit/ mineral supplements help too 😁
Its been more than three months that i am feeding my dog raw and believe me he is doing really great. He had a skin disease which is now cured by feeding raw diet. The most important advice i would like to give you is that, always pray to Allah that my dog lives an long healthy life and believe me you will feel protected and satisfied that your dog will live longer 😊 ❤
Had 10yo that had terrible joint inflammation, trouble standing and walking. Vet said nothing to be done it’s age related and by the way your dog needs a dental cleaning! I said no thanks, researched diet and switched her to raw. When we came back the next year she was walking normally, no pain and greatly reduced plaque on teeth. Vet said “you had her teeth done by someone else!” I said, no I switched to raw diet. He said “raw diet is terrible for her”.😮 She lived until 15.
@@murtaza2017 she was a 65lb German shepherd and Samoyed mix. Beautiful and sweet. She looked like a large Samoyed. A wonderful friend to me and my family, I was happy I could help her live a longer more comfortable life after the vet said there was nothing to be done (except manage pain)
I watched your video on making home made cat food few weeks ago and my picky eater cat loved it. I've been making her home made food for a month now and saw that her fur had significantly improve and she doesn't vomit hairball anymore as she can pass it through her stool! So glad that I found your video!
@@robinholbrook8296, go click on the “Veterinary Secrets” title under any of this vet’s videos. It takes you to his channel. Click “Playlists” at the top and go down until you see one on pet diets. It has 80 videos. Click on the “Pet Diets” title or picture. Scroll through and you will find it. You can always see the other videos a person has posted by clicking on the channel name under their video.
Merry Christmas to you and your family I hope your wife is feeling better!!?? God bless and let's hope we all have a great new year 2023! 🙏❤️✨ thank you for all you do for the love of our pets!
My dog is 17, haven’t had him to a vet in years, maybe since he was 12 , it was such a traumatic experience for him, so I decided at 12 years of age, I’m not putting him thru this anymore. For 17, he’s pretty healthy, his back legs are weak of course he struggles at times to get up, I make most of his food, boiled free range chicken, and organic ground beef, the occasional steak for a special treat, when it’s time, I will help him cross the rainbow bridge with the help of a vet. If love could keep him alive, he would live forever 💗
My 13 year old Rottweiler hasn’t been to the vet since he got his rabies shot at 6 months. He isn’t neutered and hasn’t ever produced puppies. He gets cbd to keep his appetite up. I’ve never had a healthier Rottweiler in my whole life.
@@oORiseAboveOo I had to have my sweet little Pete put down about a month ago. He almost made 17 and 1/2, I miss him so very much. 💔 but he had a great run, and I tried to give him the best life I could. 🐕💕
It's the same when I go to a medical doctor. I tell them upfront why I am going to them: bloodwork, xrays (if needed), diagnosis, and if and only when natural remedies don't work, or for emergency, then they can prescribe conventional medicine. I believe good health starts with diet, gut health, and exercise. (They are usually shocked that at my age I take no prescriptions, too.) I plan to use the principles with my dog. Therefore, a vet who practices integrative medicine is worth the 2 hr drive. Luckily, there are a handful in the Denver metro area. I just found Dr Kate Woodley in the metro are, but have not made contact, yet. In the meantime, I'm enjoying her You Tube channel. I adopt my foster pup in 1 month!
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
This was your BEST PROGRAM EVER!!!!! I not only do not beleive in human over vacs , I believe animals ( at least dogs cats?) do not need to continue with vaccines over and over,,
I have 6 dogs and after the first couple of years I stopped with the vaccines and I don't put chemicals on them or in them to prevent fleas or worms. I just treat If and when and don't have any issues with either. They are all heathly and happy and living long lives 🙂
Yes, I just told my vet I only gave my dog flea and tick prevention in September and October because that’s when the fleas get bad in my area. I said I thought the preventative treatment was poison so she recommended a flea collar that is out now. I read the brochure and it said it may cause seizures and other warnings, so that settled it for me.
@@KPaq The way I see it we can't get it on our hands but it's OK to put it into our dogs bloodstream? No thank you! No wonder so many pets have allergies and tumours, it's shocking!
@@merrilynnbristol4514 tea tree, citronella or peppermint are all very good ways of repelling them also regularly brushing and checking for them stops an infestation setting in
Bless you for all you do, Doc!!! 🙏 I lost my 11 yo fur baby several months ago to heart disease. He had a multitude of other challenging health situations that he was born with & had a wonderful veterinarian who also practiced animal chiropractic & acupuncture and was open minded and recommended alternative medicines/supplements. The last days of my dog's life happened over a holiday weekend where my vet's office was closed. My vet was already out of the office & his staff and another vet in the same practice handled my very valid concerns so extremely poorly. They basically shooed me off telling me to stop a med we had recently started until my vet was back & could do more. By the actual holiday day, my dog collapsed & ended up in the veterinary ER for hours because they were so busy. That is a long story in itself but, bottom line, is I had to make the heart wrenching choice of euthanasia. My grief was so overwhelming & I'm crying as I write this. My boy was everything to me! My feelings towards my vet's office led me to choose a different vet when I recently adopted a rescue puppy & this new vet is really closed minded. I miss my old vet & want to go back but I have such horrible feelings towards them. To be clear, I do not believe my dog could have been saved... it was his time. My anger & grief stems from the fact that my baby was in an atmosphere of pure chaos & stress for many hours at the E-vet before I demanded to just bring him home. That's when the E-vet showed me his test results. He could have passed in a peaceful setting at my vet's office instead of the chaos. How can I let this go??
Hi Kzim, You did your best with what resources you had at the time. You didn’t take your eye off the ball at all. You prioritised your dog and he was fortunate enough to live with you until this year. You were with your darling dog when he passed. His last experience was being held by you, by you stepping up and being strong enough to make the decision to release him from suffering. The most important person in his life was you and you were with him when he needed you the most despite the unsettling time on that weekend. I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult for other people to know your needs, understand your unique bond with your boy when you needed it the most. It sounds you felt dismissed and unheard despite their best efforts. That is hard to reconcile.
I’m so sorry. I feel this. When I took my 14 yo in knowing it might be time for him to go everyone agreed and took him to the back to put in a line and sedation. Then couldn’t move him because he’s a 106 lb beastie and was dead weight as soon as they medicated him up high on a metal grated table. This was 6 years ago. My heart still shatters at the horrible cold very public with people walking around us last moments I had with him. I had to leave him there for cremation because there was no way to move him. I needed a room, a lot of privacy, and the ability to take as long as I needed to take with him because he was my everything. He deserved a better death and I let him down. I’m so sorry, I know how you feel. Yet the truth is that we gave them a life of love. and loved them so much we stayed with them until the very end. And they knew that but it still hurts
My dogs get really sick after getting shots. My vet was very understanding when I told her. So we now skip some shots and the necessary ones we do in smaller doses twice. It seems to work out.
I enjoyed this video, even if maybe for slightly different reasons than it was intended for. These were a handful of pet peeves for vets. They tell me what a vast variety of different people and different belief systems a vet encounters in their clients owners. But in the broader sense this video is about owner-vet communication. I own cats and find the communication with vets extremely difficult, it just goes wrong very easily and very often. There just is a communication abyss that I can't seem to overcome. 1) as a layman telling my pets symptoms and why I decided to bring the pet to be seen by a vet without the skill to preselect relevant from irrelevant. I am not trained to give them the clinic as another vet would be able to. And because I know that I am not a vet and because I know that I don't know relevant from irrelevant I try to be at least comprehensive just in case some observations I made could help. I expect the vet to have the time to listen and to do the work of sorting relevant from irrelevant. Unfortunately they rarely if ever have that time and seem to zoom out after 1 sentence. I have now made the habit to train what I say before the vet visit because I know that I have 2 sentences maximum. A lot of information isn't conveyed. Sometimes crucial things that I only learned were crucial in retrospect. When it was too late. 2) owners are probably very different. I need to know details even if I don't understand them there and then. I do google and I do try to read up on things to the best of my layman ability. I really hate it when I get very dumbed down explanations paired with "just give these pills morning and night" and that's it. My layman stupid googling and reading up on things has saved my cats life on 2 occasions. Vets do make mistakes. If you love your animal and want the best treatment you have to read yourself up if only to insist that certain tests get done. My cat had all textbook symptoms of hyperthyroidism and I did not know before in retrospect. But neither did the vets know. Hyperthyroidism is amongst the top 5 conditions of senior cats and the vets needed 7 months to diagnose that. 7 months, around 3k euros of tests and x specialists. Not one looked at the whole picture and understood that all symptoms were one condition and loads of expensive images but no repeat blood panel until 7 months after onset of symptoms. That blood panel showed the high T4 and gave the diagnosis. As soon as I knew hyperthyroidism I started reading myself up on it. It saved my cats life. Cat was started on methimazole and I was told to get a blood test 3 weeks in. We did. Vet wanted to look only at the T4. I had to point out that hyperthyroidism can mask an underlying kidney problem and to please also look at kidney values in the blood. Vet conviniently forgot that I insisted and claimed that to have known herself. Unfortunately I had not yet read about side effects and what other values to look at in the blood. At second control blood test at 8 weeks after onset of methimazole I had read about side effects and I had noticed my cats health being weirdly both better in one way and also loads worse in another way. Vet wanted to look only at T4. I said that we needed to check fucking everything and do a full panel. Yeap. Liver values were off, red blood cell count was dangerously low and loads of other weird things. Vet did a few more tests to see if the low red blood cell count could have other causes and nope. Just side effects that could have killed the cat. And would have killed the cat had I not insisted to do the full panel. Don't misunderstand me. I am a layman still. I don't understand the why and how's. But I do understand what is recommended to look at and so I made sure the vet did. Because she didn't do it by herself. You lose so much trust in vets when you catch multiple vets in this kind of mistakes that even I as a layman could Google to avoid. My cat survived because he had radiotherapy. Only 2 clinics offer that treatment in my country. My cat was only accepted for that treatment because I luckily had insisted to check kidney values after 3 weeks on methimazole. He did not have an underlying kidney problem and that was why the clinic allowed him for radiotherapy. That's not a happy ending, not yet. From behavior I knew rather quickly that my cat had the opposite problem after radiotherapy. He was hypothyroid. Blood tests confirmed. He was 1 decimal place above the threshold to hypothyroid. Or put differently, only 1 decimal place placed him within the range of normal. Vets told me to be patient, that the thyroid tissue that got nuked needs time to start working again. After 4 months I wanted to treat him and no vet wanted to. Every control showed the same low T4 and high TSH. (a dog assay with unknown accuracy). I had read of health implications of hypothyroidism on cats and felt there was a hurry. 10 months in total I begged my vet to treat him with pills and he refused. Cat having zero energy, pain in the joints that rapidly got worse and worse, hair loss and huge bold patches, itchy face and scratched bloody in the face, got fat without eating much, still drinking excessively like he was hyperthyroidism, refused to move and spent his days hidden away in my clothes wardrobe, showing third eye lid. Shitty mood, hissing away his cat buddy and me and he just looked just really shabby and really sick. 10 months I begged. 10 months I brought him in, showed all symptoms, explained his behavior at home. I came with sources/papers explaining the link of symptoms and hypothyroidism. 10 months I begged and couldn't do it alone without vet. Finally the vet said ok and the cat started the pills. Fast forward 6 months and dosage adjustments and the cat has energy, seems happy, has great silky shiny fur, takes part in the world around him again, sprints over the meadow sometimes for sheer joy of life, is social again with his buddy and looks like a different cat. T4? Lower third of normal range. Don't misunderstand, he didn't get magically his youth back. He aged tremendously since the onset of hyperthyroidism. He still sleeps most parts of the day, as seniors also do. But it's a totally different cat, one who actually has quality of life. And that's the whole goal, isn't it. Quality of life is what I promised my cats to maintain as long as possible. (and I also promised them to not let them suffer when quality of life no longer is in the cards for them.) My cat now seems alright for the first time in a very long time. What stayed are kidney problems he didn't have before being hypothyroid. It's on the vet. I was the best pet advocate I could be and yet that happened. Last blood panel was 2 weeks ago and the vet talked about this improvement as if it had been his idea to give him thyroid hormone in pills. Like, his achievement. He forgot that I had begged 10 months and that we could have spared the cat suffering and kidney function if I had been taken seriously earlier. And no, I couldn't switch vet. I tried. I arrived with a fucking folder of blood panels and radiotherapy report and no vet wanted to take that cat as patient. And none wanted to give me thyroid hormone pills. "we have to wait for the remaining thyroid tissue to start working again" and "his T4 is within normal, who cares about symptoms and behavior and who cares that it's just 1 decimal place above the threshold". And last but not least "what if thyroid hormones from pills make the tumor come back". And I have not found a single source claiming that thyroid tumors are stimulated by thyroid hormone, to my layman knowledge thyroid hormone is not carcinogenic. Plus that the cat really needed it. I would probably have euthanized him if my vet had not finally agreed to treat him. He just was that shabby. So. To the creator of this video: @veterinary secrets, I do understand why you dislike owners googling and owners knowing better than the vet. I understand it because yes, most information out there is written by laymen for laymen. It's the blind educating the blind and that doesn't work well. Mildly put: it sucks big time, also for owners who use Google. And for vets it sucks, too. The only solution I can see is books written by vets for laypeople but without losing detail and without losing accuracy and without losing depth of the matter. My cat would be fucking dead 3 times if I had only listened to the white coat authority. Vets make mistakes, they are just humans. Humans make mistakes. If the owner can get involved because there is proper literature out there then the animals will profit. Why don't you write a book about just cats for cat owners? Anatomy and biochemistry and metabolism and endocrine system etc of the healthy cat. And then the most common conditions of where it goes wrong, including the behavioral symptoms that an owner actually can notice. I would love to be able to interpret blood panels. I certainly payed for a shitload of them, I wanna know what they show. I dreamed of such a book when I tried to navigate the internet trying to educate myself about hyperthyroidism. Unlike actually studying vet med owners mainly only need to know about 1 species. And they have all the time in the world to read such a book. No time pressure and no exams. I would so absolutely read such a book as often as I need to commit the content to memory and to be the best pet owner I can be. (and yes, sometimes being the best pet advocate for the animal that you are responsible for is to know "better" than the vet)
One of my dogs was limping I was concerned about Lyme disease. I was drinking green juice at the time lemon kiwi and apple everything with the skins and seeds and everything. I read in a book that we could feed that to animals and I fed to my dog, in two hours she was not limping anymore. I continue to feed her twice a day the juice for seven days and she was great. I set up an appointment with the vet because I wanna make sure she have an exam and she doesn’t have Lyme disease I told him what I gave it to her and he told me that it’s an anti-inflammatory. Now I know my juice name is an anti-inflammatory lol otherwise I would just call green juice.😅 IT HEALED/HEALS MY AND DOGS ARTHRITIS, MY DOGS FLIES RUNNING WHEN TAKING IT. It ACTS AMAZING ON OUR JOINTS. ITS FOR SURE DIVINE!!!🙏🙏
My vet gave my dog Metacam for neck pain cause she pulled her neck while on the lead trying to chase a squirrel. In 2 days she was only pooping blood and would not eat anything for 2 days until I force fed her baby food and vet had to prescribe antibiotics for bowel ulcers caused by Metacam. So unless my dog is hit by a bus and needs surgery, there is no vet for me. She also ruptured her CCL in her knee and vet wanted to operate and remove her CCL , I said no, got her a brace and stuffed her with omega 3, turmeric, green lipped mussel supplements and glucosamine and chondroitin, bought a red laser therapy machine for £120 and used it daily on her leg for 30 mins. She started running after 3 months, now is 6 months later and is as new. I need to find a pretext to take her to the vet (for anal glands clearance) and show him because he refused to recommend me a brace and left my poor dog in pain when I said no to surgery.
My 3-4 yr old terrier mix started pooping a bloody mix. Though he didn't act sick. He was his normal happy self. I put a mixture of turmeric powder w a good coconut oil (1/4 teasp each) & mixed it in his food. He loved it. By the 3rd day his bowels were clear.
I do take exception to one thing , alternative or complimentary medicine. My dog had IDD and was paralyzed in the hind legs and surgery was recommended. I did not have an extra $5,000 for the surgery required so I had explored other options. I found a veterinarian who practiced hollistic medicine, and I brought my dog to her. She performed acupuncture on my dog and also laser treatment. After about four sessions, my dog had regained full use of his hind legs. She was a fully licensed veterinarian who had some additional training in acupuncture and hd made that her specialty. I have a lot of respect for veterinarians and conventional medicine, but i am also open to other modalities as well. There can be more than one kind of tool in the tool kit.
My dog had Leukaemia and had trouble breathing. I phoned Elderdog and asked for help. They said that they would be happy to pay for as much oxygen, the mask and the regulator. Our vet declined saying SHE wasn’t comfortable with that and gave us a prescription for OxyContin which made my dog seize. My dog passed January 3 this year. She could probably have made it a few more months without the horrible drugs but the gift of oxygen. I miss my girl
Here's a non-traditional approach. Praying against the spirits of disease. I put my hand on my dog's chest and prayed against the spirit of pulmonary hypertension, not one episode since. Since nobody could seem to agree whether he had it or not and he's now no longer symptomatic. Have the drugs ready to be on board if need be, but always pray against the spirit of whatever the disease is, I've seen miracles.
You are a blessing and thank you for caring enough to share with others! You are what in my opinion is the BEST veterinarian who is doing the profession because you love all furbabies!! Merry Christmas!
My old vet almost killed my dog...multiple times! She was diabetic, and the vet would not listen to me when I told her about the reactions she had to the insulin and drugs she was on! They actually wanted to put her to sleep, when I told her she had a bladder infection! She was so lethargic, and we had her scheduled to be put to sleep on Monday. Over the weekend I took her off all of her drugs except her insulin and antibiotics, and two days later, she was up and playing! Changed vets after that! How that woman passed veterinary school is beyond me! My baby lived for two 1/2 more years. Finally passed away from old age & cancer.
My pets' vet was very very supportive and gentle about my vaccine hesitancy for my pets. His respectfulness and support eventually lead me to feel safer asking questions and feeling ok about the vaccines. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful vet for my pets.
Which one? (Just curious how…not trying to drag you). We all make mistakes! I’ve told vets what I think may be wrong with my cats and gotten some looks. I’ll have to be more clear that I’m concerned about ruling out my suspicions, but open to other explanations. They’ve probably dealt with people who insist they know better. I can relate to the vet about the dietary advice. I once went to an alternative veterinarian for routine vaccinations. He told me I was feeding my cats, “💩,” and should feed them raw meat and lake fish only. MY regular vet told me to feed cooked meat and farmed fish, to avoid parasites. Arrogance is never kind. We are all (with rare exception) acting on our best intentions and information to keep our pets healthy. I was starting to feel guilty and stupid when he told me not to bother vaccinating my adopted indoor/outdoor cat for FeLV, while I have a cat who can’t be vaccinated, due to illness, in the house! He said “We don’t have that around here.” I have fostered 100+ cats and kittens for HSUS and no-kill, and I’ve had at least 10 test FeLV+, 2 since I’ve lived, “around here!” I’m not knocking alternative medicine, but there are a couple quacks out there! I think it’s best to have a solid knowledge of conventional medicine (or scientifically based practices), and things like supplements and nutrition. As a pet parent, deferring to my vet’s expertise, while increasing my knowledge and using critical thinking in online research and reading is goals 🥅! ❤🐈⬛🐈
@@sciencenotstigma9534 For the health of your pets, you may want to do some research... Your vet seems to be missing a few things... one thing in particular: Farmed fish. Farmed fish are carcinogenic. These fish swim in vats so full of bacteria farmers add copper fungicides to the water and food. They are also subjected to vast amounts of antibiotics, because they are sickly. Farmed salmon are not healthy enough to produce astaxenthin, the enzyme responsible for the pink color of salmon, so farmers are allowed to add pink dye. Wild salmon are not subjected to any of this and are naturally pink with the full panel of enzymes. Cooked food vs raw food. Once again cooking destroys enzymes vital to good health. Cooking/heat weakens/destroys the molecular structure.
Well, I went ahead and told my veterinarian that my last three dogs have died from cancer and it’s either the air they’re breathing , the food they were getting or vaccinations and I’m taking care of all three. She totally understood because if she didn’t understand I was going to find another veterinarian. I told her about the man in Congress who was a veterinarian and said vaccines are killing our dogs and Congress said Yep continue doing what you have to do. These guidelines suck and I think a lot of veterinarians know it. Cancer is now huge for dogs. I feed my dogs a cooked diet that I prepare every day. Walk them every day. Give them lots of love and filtered water. I will take them to the veterinarian if they really need help but they are doing very well. Praise God.
there is no proof that vaccines cause cancer. Cancer is on the rise in pets because many of the other diseases they died from in the past are treatable now. Cancer is almost an inevitability if all other things are taken care of.
@@JessKalinow Cancers are found in not only vaccine injection sites, but in other areas of the body not directly in the vicinity of the injection site. Documented cases of lymphoma have resulted in patients developing vaccine injection site fibrosarcomas. If you must vaccinate, be aware that it only takes one core vaccine to protect a dog or cat for life. There is no need to revaccinate once a dog has responded to a vaccine. How do you know if your dog has responded to a vaccine? You ask your vet to run a titer test, preferably two to three weeks after vaccination. And make sure to detox your dog after as well. My frenchie had a fast growing tumor right at her injection site. Study up
@@krissygirl333 lymphoma and fibrosarcomas are two different cancers. Lymphoma does not lead to fibrosarcomas either. So you don't know what you're talking about. Fibrosarcomas are a rare cancer at vaccine sites that are almost exclusively found in cats. So again, wrong. It absolutely takes more than one vaccine for lifelong protection. Antibodies diminish over time for many vaccines. Puppies under the age of 16 weeks also are not fully protected against Parvo if given any vaccines because of the antibodies provided by mother's milk. That is why you don't finish until then. There are many cases of Parvo of puppies with a few vaccines on board because of this. Running titers a few weeks after vaccination doesn't mean they would have lifelong immunity. Also, Rabies titers are not acceptable in most states because it is not sufficient to determine that your dog is protected against Rabies. How the hell do you detox a dog? Have you never heard of a liver?
Thank you for this...I did my own research on all aspects of dog health, food etc and agree with everything you've said here. I have raw fed my dogs since pups, have never vaccinated or given heart worm, tick, flea treatments and my dogs are the healthiest dogs I know at nearly 12yrs and 9yrs old!
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Ticks and fleas can be treated with cistus incanus and diatomaceous earth, respectively. No need for meds or synthetic chemicals. Nature provides everything we and our furry friends need to stay healthy. The scientific literature is full of documentation regarding natural cures.
@@YeshuaKingMessiahI, too, do the same as the person above and none of my dogs have had fleas or ticks and they are go outside every single day including daily walks and runs . And then weekends are for extended runs and hikes up in the hills behind my house . I’m far more concerned with snakes. So we always carry a snake bite kit with us to help until we could get them to a vet if that ever happened .
@@YeshuaKingMessiah me, as well. Never any preventative meds or vaccines and all 4 of my pets are healthy and thriving. My oldest is a 10 year old chihuahua and Yorkie mix.
These are awesome tips! After having only one vet for almost all my life, he retired. The new vet was lovely and kind as well. My family was lucky enough to own three labs, the last we adopted because he was being abused. He was a behavioral nightmare, but mostly because he was high energy, and we were getting older. He was loving and sweet, just didn’t have an “off” button. We certainly never considered euthanasia, and we worried that another adoptive family might not understand his “special needs.” When a personal situation forced me into seeking an adoptive family, I turned to my vet, who was well aware of his personality. Our vet found a couple who had miles of land for our dog to run--hiking trails, and a dad who was so excited to get a big dog that he held a doggie shower! We owe everything to our vet, and this wonderful man. I rest easy at night knowing I didn’t abandon my doggie to a family that couldn’t handle him. I have the utmost respect for you and all the veterinarians who work diligently to take care of our precious animals!
I live in uk and I’m quite happy with my vet, she knows I’m not stupid. On occasions I get a foreign vet, that checks out my cockapoo and although he’s happy about her overall weight, ear cleanliness, teeth and whatever else they quickly check for. However when he asked me what I fed her which was kibble rice and scrabbled egg occasionally or cooked chicken in a morning then fresh veg and cooked chicken in evening, he kind of pulled a face…. Basically he said that if I give my dog rice and chicken all of the time, when she has an upset tummy this is what we recommend, so may not work as it should? I don’t give my dog raw red meat at all, I cook all the fresh chicken. It works for my dog….that can have a sensitive tummy?
I have fought vets so many time because of most of these. Thank goodness I found my current vet. He listens to me, understands that i know a lot of info and we work together on treatments for my dogs. I trust him way more than any other vet I have gone to. You are an awesome vet for being so open to other ways of treating dogs and sharing what you know. Thank you for your videos.
I had a friend have her four year old cavoodle euthanised because it kept fighting with her other dogs. She wanted to punish her husband so she had her dog put down. When I told her she could simply surrender the dog so it could go to a loving home, she said no, it was her dog and she didn’t want to see it with anyone else. The dog simply wanted to be a one dog family. I’m no longer in contact with her. It’s a very narcissistic attitude to say ‘if i can’t have it, nobody can’.
At that point i would have went to the police station and ask "would it be okay for me to break into her house and abduct her dog?" Or better yet, id figure out what vet clinic shes going to, tell the doc the situation, and ask if they could somehow give the dog to me
I found this guy after attending all te vets in the area who turned me away as they were 2 stray kittens coming in my knew flat poor things were riddled with fleas n spending 100s of £££ n googling 100s clips n so called tips .... U r truely 1 of the few vet people i ever want to see n hear wen it comes to loving n caring for animals so much so that iv been searching for u 2 mth now ( soz but struggle as i have TED Graves over active) finally iv subscribed yayyyy .... N i do believe that ur the only 1 that can n would want to help as the same 2 kittens well must be at least 10 mths I cnt get them properly seen too in my area n it's more serious this time not 100 pc sure of the sex but 99pc that 1 is defo a girl n 1 has a bald patch on 1 side n opersite side neck now going up round the back of neck .... I seen a few on wot to or not 2 say n do not want to upset my most respected vet❤ so iv said enough already... I've really tried at least the most obv things u do n also some ways even u dont do 😓 to get these treated n even a once over MOT also tried quite a few different ways too but still no joy .the other 1 is a little bit longer hair n i noticed it growing threw her toes i cnt see properly to attempt to trim fur around pads ... this is so heart breaking 😭 .... ????
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..
I had a vet (briefly) who went into overdrive with medication when my dog had a scratch rash. He pumped him up with a couple of powerful antibiotics and steroids and my healthy dog died within 6 months from a cardiac arrest. Thankfully now I have a wonderful vet who is open to all 6 things you've mentioned and yet is proactive without overmedicating my youngest dog.
I am so sorry for your loss. You should sue your vet for this. It was the steroids. Really, if you don't at least threaten to sue, your vet will do this to another dog without hesitation.
Thank you Dr. Jones, we are so blessed that you share your videos. I don't know what life would be like without a vet as passionate as you are about animals. Thanks for all your suggestions 😊 Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Safe & Blessed New Year!
I guess I'm lucky. My vets are very open to alternative treatments. When my Maltese was having back issues, two of my vets recommended that I take him to an animal certified chiropractor - after conventional methods failed. Best advice ever! And he - the chiropractor - gave me the name of a vet who practiced acupuncture - which was a game-changer for my dog. After just one treatment, my little dog who had not been able to use his back legs prior to the treatment, was up walking across the room just 24 hours later. The vet who performed the treatment warned me prior to giving it, not to get my hopes up, but he surprised us both. Trying something "outside the box" can be just what your pet needs. But then, I'm in human healthcare, and have always been receptive to other forms of care.
*I want to thank you for helping us folks I am 70 years old and on a pension recently my 13 year old chihuahua had a bad eye infection so I used chamomile tea bags like you suggested and within 5 days his eye was healed ! You saved me over 200+ dollars right there! Thank you Dr Jones! also my dog and cat live strictly indoors and my vet was always pressuring me with letters and phone calls to take them for vaccines, kennel cough. heart worm meds etc all very expensive which I struggle to pay for! I have now stopped all that. I look after both of them and they are in good health. One day l hope we will be able to get CDB oil for animals here in Australia Thank You and MERRY CHRISTMAS*
I am so thankful my vet is open to alternative care. She has helped me SO much with all our furry family members. We have had to fight with the county we live in, regarding rabies. Our vet has been fabulous in the fight. I am so grateful.
I completely agree with everything you tell us, when I was a kid our dogs were in their late teens 14- 15- 16 before we would loose one, now if we get ten years out of a dog it’s normal.. the only thing that has changed is we don’t feed them table scraps and they get their shots every year. It speaks volumes.
I’ll never not say these things sometimes. It’s a good way to screen a new vet. 😉 I had a raw food discussion with my vet & a student. The vet talked about the dangers of raw. I explained the dog’s gut bio is different than ours and pointed out that lots of dogs eat all kinds of (fresh) poop & are fine. I asked if they didn’t think it’s weird that dog poop takes forever to decompose. Gosh they hadn’t noticed. I told them when I was a kid 50 yrs ago that dog poop turned white in just a few days and crumbled away; that commercial foods have changed & whatever they did to it almost, if not completely, stops the decomposition. They were dumbfounded and had no explanation. There’s a rarity!
@@themamabearlife3339 where did you hear that? If true then when I was a kid ALL the dogs had too much calcium. And if you find the scat of coyote, fox or wolves, they still have too much calcium. So seriously, where did you hear that? I need to be convinced on this one.
@@themamabearlife3339 Ok I did my due diligence. White poop happens when the calcium that wasn’t absorbed is eliminated from the body via the poop, it then calcifies & turns white. Healthy adult dogs can easily process too much calcium without any ill effects whatsoever. Calcium intake should be monitored in puppies, particularly large big boned breeds, as their systems haven’t matured enough to handle calcium properly. Hypercalcemia is too much calcium in the blood has developed due to certain health conditions that interfere with calcium regulation. Most common is certain cancers - usually lymphoma. Others are but not limited to hyperparathyroidism & Addison’s Disease. Hypercalcemia can also develop from the dog being given too much calcium and vitamin D supplements. This happened (or maybe still does?) in dogs eating a certain brand & flavor of dog food. 🔷🐔 Most dogs with hypercalcemia never had white poop to begin with because it’s not caused by ingesting too much calcium but by the cancer (or whatever) that causes the system to become unable to regulate an adequate amount of calcium intake.
@@themamabearlife3339 it appears your original comment has been deleted. To the reader, in order to clarify this exchange, her comment was saying white poop means the dog’s diet is high in calcium (she was right) and that too much calcium is detrimental to the dog’s health which I then explained 👆isn’t the case.
I switched vets 3 times over raw feeding. Finally found an experienced local vet who may not have approved but never berated me for feeding a raw diet after he saw how beautiful and healthy she was. We now have a good relationship.
Oh.. I have told my vet....what I thought about those "Prescription foods".. you have to be your own advocate for your pets..... I do NOT give heartworm meds..NOOOOOO. I will NEVER give my dog any bravetco......or any flea meds by mouth... I guess Ireally dont care what I say to my vet,.... they will get over it. Your channel is the BEST!!!!!
I have sprinkled a Astragalus from a capsule onto my cats food when they get the sneezies, or a cough and it does help. I know it's been a great help for me as well. Knocks out a cold or flu in two or three days instead of two or three weeks. Echinacea and all those other natural remedies did not work for me.
My biggest problem with vets is that they virtually demand that you give your pet the “gold level” treatment, even though they won’t understand why they’re wearing the “Cone of shame” or why you’re forcing pills into their mouth. The vets need to be more understanding that people have different levels of expectations about their pet’s care - anywhere from “do everything, at any cost!” To “what’s the cheapest method of treating this”
Thanks and I agree totally with you. With so many Vets going Corp things have changed so very much for my ability to do well by my kids- both cats and dogs. I the last 3 years thing have gone from me working hand in hand with my Vets to them coming in with a diagnosis and meds without talking with me- other then the initial discussion of the problem. Then they give a bill with bogus charges and escalated prices. Example is office visit has tripled. I have no problem paying for good services but not it is only get them in and out- just like people. I know the price increase is from the Company the Vets are working for but I hate hearing it as an excuse. Needless to say I am looking for another Vet.
Hello from Scotland, Cindy. My advice is simple - shop about for a small, family owned /run vet practice. Big names are bad news and big on charges. Get a father and son practice or similar. Get yourself to the nearest farmers market/agricultural show for example and speak directly with the farmers. Ask who they use and why. I'm a farmer's daughter and I rescue all manner of critters with four legs that need treatment from time to time and believe me, we don't like spending too much when things are tough. Farmer's always source the best deals. So, ask them and they'll guide you in the right direction. You may be put on to a vet that is mainly 'Large Animal' but don't be put off just because they spend most of their time on farms and not in sterile, expensive, high street practices. They often are the finest vets. Hope that this is of some help to you but regardless, follow Dr Jones here and you'll do just grand. All the very best for 2023, Cindy and I hope that you, your family and all the critters have a better year this time around.
@@chelamcguire Thank You so very much. Very good advice. I am sticking with Dr Jones until something bad happens then I will go to ER Vet. Surprisingly most time they are cheaper once everything is said and done. Unfortunately in our area in Alabama, US our large mammal Vets will not do anything for the small one. I have asked and is very close to my pony's Vet, but they feel that they would be stepping on others toes. The problem is mainly with Younger Corporation Vets. Older good Vets are not taking on new patients, but they do have a waiting list, and they are retiring soon. I know very are great young Vets out there and I will keep looking. Thank you for taking the time to respond to me with great information and advice. Maybe one day I will make it to your beautiful country. Have a great 2023.😊
@@cindyrussell7017 Cindy, Alabama............been there in the early 90's on my driving trip. If you ever do get to Scotland, forget the Capital, Edinburgh and go into the Highlands and the islands. I'm in one of the wee islands where English is our 2nd language (I speak the Gaelic). If you've visited rural regions in Canada, it's said that Scotland is a mini-Canada! Bought a dilapidated castle and in 6 years turned it into my home which is heaven on earth - 10 rooms all candle lit though heated with my AGA range and electric in the main areas. No TV as I hate the MSM nor smart mobile phone. I only have a radio and my laptop for contact with the outside world. On the island we all look out for one another and I home-school 6 children (not my own but islanders). All we eat is really what we can produce- true olde world! We weave tweed,knit, make soaps and candles, fish every day, paint, write and create. I was born on a neighbouring island that's huge with a population of almost 1,000 souls, but this is a joy, We all boat between islands and help the local economies keep living. All of us are truly 'not of this world' as we are self sufficient. Darling, please note that we are not Hippies, far from it We have professional folks here and real families with real concerns for the future. Out of 46 souls only 4 are not island born and bred and I'm one of the 'newbies' having been here only 8 years. The world is in a damn mess because of the WEF/WHO/UN etc so to live the 'old way' might just be the only way to escape enslavement. Sorry for my long ramble but I wished to share a wee bit of my life with you. Look after your neighbours as you never really know when you might need them to assist you. God Bless. x
@@chelamcguire I am honor you have told me about your Island and life. You are living my younger self's dream. I would love to know more about you, your neighbors, and your world. I had thoughts back in 2007 to move to Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island but things went left instead of right.😄
A conscientious veterinarian told me that she was seeing sick dogs from all over the USA when she introduced herself to me. She was seeing so many people because she was the only vet within hundreds of miles that was only charging a few hundred dollars to take care of complete heart test and dental extraction and cleaning for those dogs with bad teeth. I now share the info that she shared with me to as many people as I can about the Paleo diet for dogs. Dogs are supposed to have enzymes from moist food and that is what helps keep their teeth healthy. Dry food has too many carbs and causes gingivitis. I feed raw, organ meat, goat milk, dried duck chews, bully chews, vegetables, fruits, quinoa, etc. For dogs that might have yeast or other skin issues there is an indoor bath at some stores where they have peroxide shower to disinfect the pups coat and gear. I make my own Colloidal silver to spray as needed for any issues.
My dog was getting massive headaches and losing her vision and hearing off and on. I tried to explain this to the vet and they looked at me like I was crazy. "How do you know she has headaches?" Because she pushes her head into the floor as hard as possible, is panting and whining distressed. Vet looks in her ears and a check glance at her eyes: she's fine. 4 months later I wake up to her passed away. Now I realize it was probably had a stroke last year and developed focal seizures. A few more strokes and seizures got worse, then idk blood clot or maybe stroke is why she passed. I'm really glad I had known deep down she was very sick so i always tried to do fun things with her, give her lots of attention and treats. I was up in the middle of the night a few hours before she left, giving her pets and treats, she was wide awake and knew what was going on. Owners know their pets, they are our best friends. But I'm glad I didn't take her back to the vet since they didn't listen, weren't going to treat the symptoms but test and "try this - try that" (which had killed my cat many years before with a different vet) which would have been a waste of money and, more importantly, tortured poor little Pearl in her final months. RIP Pearly girl - I miss you
I don't like the fact that our Vet will NOT examine my dog in front of us! The dog had a lump removed from his butt, they prescribed 2 pain meds, one being Gabapentin? Refused the G. After I passed on some of the additional stuff, like E Collar etc, (cant reach his butt....long body) they padded the bill with misc crap. I find it peculiar and underhanded. I will stand my ground with a Vet as I'm not dumb. As far as them going Corp, subsidiary of Mars started that....... all about the $$$$$, therefore we stay away from those.
I trust you fully and have recommended you to hundreds of people. You give sound advice and so far all the advice you have given me has worked. Thank-you Dr. Jones for all you do not only for our pets, but for pet owners as well.
I adopted a husky recently and brought him in to my previous vet who was so wonderful. I wanted to vaccinate for lepto which she happily did. She recommended heart worm check since he was a stray and we weren't aware of his previous travel, if any, which we did and came back negative. She said we have a near 0 incident rate in our area but still sent him home with a dewormer as it can take months after exposure. After discussing risk and benefits we decided that giving him a dose and recheck in 6 and 12 months was best course. You are taking your pet to see a doctor and like with any qualified medical professional it should be an open discussion about the risks and benefits of any treatment or preventative therapy. You likely know your dog or cat better than the veterinarian but the veterinarian is an expert in health care so listen to their advice with an open mind. They want the best quality of life for your animals just like you do.
I've only had one vet talk down to me during a disagreement. Most I've dealt with are super professional. But this one was so wrong and condescending (and I was proven right) I made her eat her words with a side of crow. And I changed clinics immediately. Any professional who tries to shame (vet or not) isn't worth your time. And they're definitely not worth risking your pet's well-being.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now...
LOL! Well these are helpful, but in my experience many vets simply do not want clients to weigh in on their pet's care. I had a vet get very angry with me when I declined flea preventative and worm medication for my young dog without any reason to believe she was suffering with these parasites. (btw, the puppy had been given a round of Panacur just two weeks prior before I picked her up in Poland. In addition, I was happy to pay for a fecal test to make sure she didn't have a problem.) She countered with, "where did you go to vet school?" At which time I countered with, "I don't believe you need to go to vet school to use common sense." And then she called me a terrible, terrible person. LOL! One week later at a different vet office, I did bring in a fecal which showed that my dog was clear of all parasites. Vets, just like many medical professionals, can have glass egos when it comes to being treated like mere mortals in my experience. If you don't believe they're gods, they can get very testy.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
I always start my seminars with students going into the vet field talking about debt. Suicide rates are way to high in our field. A lot of this has to do with the debt load, stress load and financial burden. There was a wonderful Ted talk I attended awhile back in Coeurdalene Idaho that talks about it. The fact that most of us know someone whose taken their own life over this job is terrifying.
Most of these comments are exactly why this video was made and is so important. So many people think they are all knowing, it's actually quite sad but hilarious at the same time. Google has prepared so many to be vets 😂
I am very fortunate that only one vet that I used was so closed minded that we could not have a dialogue of holistic and traditional medicine working together. Raw feeding was always a sticking point, but the Vet my dog and cat now have is open to it and encourages it. She is traditionally trained, yet has continued her education in the holistic arts . So at the very least she leads with a well rounded realm of expertise. I am grateful to this especially since SHE suggested doing a titer test since my dog had a malignant tumor removed ... and when he started to have seizures ( after the death of " Daddy"), she recommended starting the natural way with CBD and Melatonin... I appreciate the information gathered from traditional testing, especially when it is willingly applied to holistic treatment! Thank you for all that you do-
Ugh. I’ve taken my 13 yr old to Petsmart and I’ve told them I don’t want her vaccinated. They respond with “well, it’s required by the state of TX that they need to be vaccinated with the rabies shot.” I’m like, she’s got acute pancreatitis, and a heart murmur, so I’m not going to allow anyone to mess with her immunity.”
I have realised no matter where you go you need to educate yourself before going to any professional so when they tell you what to do you can make an informed decision from different points of views. Sometimes when you go to a vet, a lawyer or whatever they think you are ignorant and will just take their advice because they know better. I watch all your videos and that of other people who are not pushing the various meds and offer alternatives and it has empowered me when I go to see these professionals so I know what is them trying to make money and what is truly best for my pet.
I definitely agree with educating yourself so you can make an informed decision. At the beginning of this year, I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and gastritis. I asked my doctor specifically if I should avoid lifting weights with the hernia. He said I was fine and could do so. Every single source I've read since then has said that lifting weights is NOT something I should be doing. He also never explained that my gastritis was caused by a bacteria likely found in my well water. He didn't give me any treatment advice. Just told me I had it and that's it. I think the problem is that he seemed very judgemental about my weight. I'm obese, but I'm working on it. He just didn't seem to care to treat me at all.
I brush my dogs teeth every day, and when I took him in to a new vet for the first time she commented how great his teeth looked. I told her how I brush them every day. She told me even she doesn't do that to her dogs, and she then encouraged me that I should still purchase a special dental food diet as well ( I really don't know why). I did not say anything, but afterwards I read the ingredients of the food and the first ingredients were corn and did not look good at all!
So many times throughout your video, I thought to myself that you could be speaking about the treatment many of us have experienced under the 'care' of the medical profession! Our home has always been blessed with a dog & our current old fella just turned 13. We no longer check the boxes for vaccines on the pre-treatment 'estimate' for the annual check-up & our vet hasn't brought the topic up at all. We're seniors & much as we can't imagine our home without a dog, we wonder if we will be able to afford the 'wellness' bills should we get another.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..
What I have found to work is - a two or four way, parvovirus/distemper once a puppy is outside of its dams antibody protection, for me, given around 12 weeks of age. Then I titer test. I have not had to repeat or give boosters during a dogs life, for Boxers anywhere from 10-13 years. Rabies, same thing, wait until puppy is outside of dams antibody protection- around 12-15 weeks of age. And depending on breed, sometimes not the full cc. Then, titer test. Ultimately, maximum doses are 2-3 over my dogs lifetime. Some breeds fare better with vaccines but having been involved in the breed pretty heavily since I have owned them, they seem to have more issues with multiple vaccines over their lifetime. We do the minimum, but also test to make sure their titers are high enough.
Thanks so much for your continued posts. I value you so much! Please enjoy this holiday season. May your best hopes and dreams for you and yours come to be true. - from Song in Ohio
That's easier said than done. We live in Kelowna and heartworm is not an issue here but my vets would not take no for an answer on vaxes or heartworm meds. They also described me as "noncompliant" bc I home cook for my dogs. not raw but meat veg and rice. I never knew they expected compliance! I would try not to bring it up and not to have discussions but they can be quite persistent. All my dogs live into their late teens with very little health issues. we currently have a 17 yr old Lhassa who's very spunky.
When we take our pets into the vet with an issue, I tend to open with I saw this happened and of course I went first thing to the Googler and saw all the nightmares. This has always gotten a smile or knowing nod from the vet and allows me to open the conversation regarding any questions I may have about what I saw. Generally all the vets have been very open after that with any thing I ask about and even proactive with great info.
Dr. Jones saved me $600. that I paid to have a cyst removed from my dog’s foot. He got another one above that one, I treated the way Dr.Jones said, healed in about four days!
Number 5 is how I ended up adopting a 12 year old Bichon Frise. I'm a vet nurse and answered the phone call from his owner wanting to book him in for euthanasia as they were moving house and didn't want to take him with them. I was familiar with her dog as she had brought him in a few times just prior to this wanting medication for his "anxiety". Yeah, she requested Valium by name (was that number 6 or 7?) The vet prescribed Endep (tricyclic antidepressant) instead, and the owner wasn't happy with that, so kept bringing him in to try and get Valium. I have a soft spot for bichons, they're one of my favourite breeds (I know, they're notoriously awful patients, but super sweet, intelligent, ridiculously cute pets)and I had owned 2 before him, so he was also memorable to me for that reason. It was probably very unprofessional of me, but I asked if she would consider letting me adopt him, and fortunately she agreed. The cold hearted b### had her 18 year old son drop him off to my house, he said a very tearful goodbye and told me that the dog had been his 6th birthday present. It was horrible and so sad, but he wasn't ready or able to move out of his parents' house and take his dog. I felt so awful for the kid, and I told him that he was welcome to check in on the dog any time, and he did, just once at Christmas time when he brought me a card thanking me for saving his dog from being put down. Little Ralphie had another happy 3 years with me, adopting a senior dog and letting him live his best life during his twilight years was a really rewarding experience, I highly recommend it! It just sucks knowing you'll only have them for a little while before you have to say goodbye, but the positives make it so worthwhile.
That's so sad. Glad you adopted the dog. I wonder if the valium was for the owner? 🤔
(We adopted a 12 year old Lab. Her owners were in the military and being transferred to Italy. They were heartbroken to have to leave her behind but transport and quarantine would have been too hard on Molly so we took her in. She lived another 2+ years and was the best dog! Although it was sad when she passed it was SO worth it. She and my elderly horse were best buds.)
the valium was for the lady...to go along with the martinis...lololol
Thank u for adopting that poor dog !
@@mdw908 aw, that's lovely that you gave Molly a wonderful couple of years :) I agree that travel and quarantine would have been too stressful, 12 is not young, especially for a lab.
And yeah, the Valium was absolutely for the owner. We see people trying to get controlled medications this way a fair bit, once you've dealt with a few, you can recognise that behaviour from a mile away. It's something vets have to watch out for.
@@lisac.2438 I was lucky to have him :)
You helped me through a crisis with my cat, who had an open abscess on his jaw. They are beautiful caring people at the Veterinary Office, but when they were going to keep my cat in office and treat him, the starting cost to the treatment equaled my monthly housing cost. I declined hospitalizing my cat and took the antibiotics for him. I begged them for instructions on how to care for him at home and was only told to keep the wound open and clean. They were so mad at me, and expected my cat to die! Afterwards I went on an information hunt, talking to rancher friends, a previous vet tech, and searching online for instructions (I found you)... also, our local farm & ranch supply had a number of products for stock that were useful... a sterile medicated wound cleaning solution was a cat saver! That, and one of those baby nose syringes... I set up a home hospital, and took care of my cat's wound on a 3x a day schedule irrigating the wound, keeping it clean, clipping the dead edge of skin. He was such a patient little cat, and was totally back to normal within a couple of weeks... and I was still able to pay my housing cost! I really value our veterinarians, but sometimes we need in-home care instructions to put good care of our pets within our reach!
You are so right! My vet taught me how to treat my cats abscesses at home without hesitation. The cost is ridiculous and equal to emotional blackmail.
I made a video a few months ago on what to do and how to treat these kinds of abscesses at home, demonstrating with my dog whilst waiting for surgery. It's currently set to private as I need to add some more edits but I'm hoping to have it back up soon.
My vet was beyond awesome letting me treat the abscess at home daily instead of taking her in to have her do it a few times a week. Though it takes time, finding a vet that is all for trying/using home remedies etc, is invaluable! My other dog was having some eye issues and rather than take her into see my vet, she suggested trying contact lens solution as well as a few other cheap options via phone call. She easily could've made $800-$1500 by having me bring the girls in.
Lots of scratches and love to your critters from mine! :)
the vet office staff was furious because u were one that go away and they did not have the chance to collect 4-6 or 7 K at the end of the 2 days...U must be proud of yourself...standing up to crooks with license is a big thing...Finding this amazing vet in utube help me too... It is time we take charge of our animal's health and our own...even if they get upset...your pet your money...your health your body...and that is all
I feel the same way regarding my personal health.
@@davidrains3918 I am so glad that u also are taking charge of your own health....
I love that you're nearing 1 million subscribers! You share such valuable information. You deserve every dollar RUclips pays you.
I had a cat , she lived to be 21 years old , I never had she vaccinated or any other shots . She lived a very happy & healthy life . She passed away last year , of just old age . She was the best cat ever & I sure do miss her . 💗
I grew up on a ranch, too far from our vet for things as minor as vaccinations so our vet taught me how to get it done.
All went well until the day came when I tried & failed to give our new cat a shot.
Pinky swear, it would have been easier to poke a needle into granite!
We managed to get her to the vet. After he was done laughing at me he was able to wrangle her & get it done... somehow.
Apparently medical school really lasts about a week. The remaining years is learning how to deal with house cats.
I'm a stickler about vaccinations for our animals! Not so much on myself.
We've been extremely fortunate that all of our animals survive long past their expiration dates.
Now we live close enough to a great vet where it isn't an issue.
My cat is an indoor only cat, I've raised him from 8 wks old. He has no exposure to other animals, so why have him vaccinated against contagious diseases? I don't travel with him or board him. I'll have a relative or friend check on him. Why risk side effects? I'm not against vaccines, I had the Covid vaccines 4 times. It's all about the risk. If there's little or no risk, why do it? Every medication or vaccine has potential side effects.
A male cat that goes outdoors is in the most danger as territory fights can spread distemper. Otherwise a cat is likely to avoid the kind of animals that can be Rabid. I think a Rabies and distemper shot when a cat is fixed is all most cats need.
@@don2deliver Rabies vaccine is also mandatory for many services such as groomer and cat boarding etc. It also lowers the risk of a cat being put down if it gets lost and is picked up by a shelter. Those rabies tags can save lives.
As for vaccines, after two of our cats died from the feline aids virus, we started to vaccinate to prevent it because it was virtually impossible to keep strays away from the garage that we kept them in.
She probably would lived even longer if you took her to the vet a few times
We lived In Alabama took our furbabies to the vet regularly and had all there “shots” we moved to California we picked out a vet there and went he told us we have been over vaccinating our babies.We asked him why and he told us step by step why ! Made sense to us ❤
it's just a massive money grab by phaarmaharma
My vet says ‘ you give me the symptoms ! I’ll give the diagnosis !! Haven’t seen him for years !!! Some vets are arrogant ! I wish you were my Vet ! You’re absolutely lovely ! Very caring ! 💗
lol that's funny. My family dr said the same exact thing to me.
@@orlandopockets6372 hey this guy isn’t no fool !!!
Thank you Dr Jones. I agree 200%. My dog is 12.5 years old. She gets the 3-year Rabies (obligatory in Ontario, Canada); no annual “boosters” as she is no longer running after the wild critters off leash in the woods; and no heart worm meds after she turned 2. She has all kinds of healthy “human” grade toppings that are non-toxic for dogs. In fact, I believe she eats better than me 😂 I also love the home meds that you have shared in your other videos - we use Benadryl for allergies, Aspirin for pain, glucosamine chondroitin MSM… I wished there’re more GENUINE vets like you! ❤🙏🏻
The obligatory 3 year rabies vaccine only applies to livestock and petting zoos, not personal pets.
SAME! I stopped the heartworm meds and Frontline 8 years ago when I accidentally spilled some on my hand and it MELTED my nail polish. I was stunned...and felt sick for 3 days. Never again. (PS: one vet asked if he could come eat at our house when I showed him my dogfood recipe. What I pay in the bowl, I don't pay in the vet's office!)
@@bonnyking-taylor7204,that’s what our vet said if next time would I bring some for him 😂
U can give a dog aspirin for pain? I thought there wasn’t anything comparable to pet pain meds. Does Dr. Jones have a video on that? I’m going to check. Wow
@@Vigilant723Check his other videos. He talks about aspirin being safe and even the dosages :)
If I have to walk on eggshells to pay for the service offered by a vet, they are not the right vet for me! Always respectful, but never censored out of fear.
there's a difference between walking on eggshells and simply being respectful
Vets don't like being challenged by pet owners who are intelligent and/or intellectual in the field of medicine. I know this firsthand. I intimidated a vet unknowingly to the point where she took it as a personal attack and told me she would be unable to medically treat my livestock via certified mail. Yeah.
Lol good for you @@featheramericangoodeagle
Took my 18 year old cat in Oct 2023 as he was sick. His kidneys were shutting down. The vet suggested euthanisia. I dont believe in that. So I asked the vet to do what she could, and I brought him home. I started giving him canned tuna water, then the tuna. Then I got food with gravey, and I made chicken soup giving him broth and chicken. Its Jan 15, 2024 and the cat is still following me around the house and my best buddy! Im not saying this will last forever, but at least he is given a chance!
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now...
You ARE most definitely one of the most highly respected vets online! And I’m so grateful that u so generously offer so many suggestions for home care in non-critical issues!
Hahahahah 🤣 they are deep in you wallet.
I was told a home recipe because my vet didn't want to go through the hassle of giving Dixie a shot!
@@dogsareawomansbestfriend😊p
This past year I went to a closer vet that I used to use years ago, for my dogs yeast ear infection. I tried your remedies and they didn't work for me. He mentioned that I hadn't been in in quite a while and I said they had misdiagnosed so many things I went to another vet, but he had now retired so I was trying them again. That set him back but he was polite and said they would try better. I told him the problem, said it was a YEAST infection due to feeding something I shouldn't have and he prescribed the meds. I asked again if it was for YEAST and he said it was for "everything". I did 10 days of the drops and it did NOTHING! I called them to see what they suggested and was told to come back in (30 minute drive each way plus another $60 for meds) and get some different drops. These ones SAID it was for yeast and the ear was improved in 2 days (although I did finish the prescription). I also want to mention that another vet previously, who I knew quite well, told me that he retired when he saw that they were TEACHING the new vets to charge huge fees because the ones that could pay would come and pay and the ones that couldn't....well, they didn't care about "us". He said that was his cue to get out of the industry.
I used a remedy for my dogs yeast infection in her ears from this vet. Colloidal silver on a bit of cotton wool, clean the ears, did that 2/3 times a day and by the third day it had all gone and it hasn’t come back. Brilliant. Also used 50/50 solution of apple cider vinegar with distilled water on her lady bits for the same thing and that was gone by the next day.
@@thepeacefulmumma7055 I've been giving my dog ACV in a dropper form for a few months for smell and it's worked with everything. She's a lot better.
Wow he couldn't have gave the medicine for the yeast the first time? That's terrible
I am new to learning about treating my dogs with natural home remedies or meds that are readily available and safe for dogs. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now, and you've helped me and my dogs MUCH more than any vet. Our 13 year old St. Bernard/New Foundland hasn't really been able to walk without assistance in about 6 months. X-rays show she has terrible arthritis. They were ready to try laser therapy and a shot, but after that they recommended thinking about euthanasia for her. She's an otherwise healthy dog! I watched your videos on treating arthritis in dogs...she's now on 3 supplements and while she's not running any laps...she's certainly improving beyond expectations! Thank you for all you do!! We are so thankful for your wealth of knowledge and information and your willingness to share it with us!! ❤️
My 12 years old dog ruptured her CCL in her knee and vet wanted to operate and remove her CCL , I said no, got her a brace and stuffed her with omega 3, turmeric, green lipped mussel supplements and glucosamine and chondroitin, bought a red laser therapy machine for £120 and used it daily on her leg for 30 mins. Had her in a doggie buggy for 3 months, just allowing her to walk when she peed or pooped, completely immobile in the house, massaged her leg daily. She started running after 3 months, now is 6 months later and is as new. I need to find a pretext to take her to the vet (for anal glands clearance) and show him because he refused to recommend me a brace and left my poor dog in pain when I said no to surgery. I see other people in the park with a big dog in the buggy and using assistive slings to help the dog walk around a bit.
My 1st dog that I had when I lived in Eastern Europe had severe arthritis on her last 2 years (she was 19 when she died) and the vet prescribed Alflutop which is an injection made in Romania used for people with arthritis, my dog walked so much better after a course of 10 days of that, I was injecting it myself. Sadly I could no longer find it on the market as they stopped making it for a while but now it is readily available again on the internet.
happy to hear this! thank you for your kind comments
Thank you for all your comments, suggestions and recommendations. I truly appreciate everything! Our Molly (our sweet pup) is a member of our family and we just couldn't bare saying goodbye to her just because she couldn't walk. Thank you all, again! Dr. Jones, you're literally a life saver! ❤️
@@MartineReed Thank you for that recommendation! We do use our red light therapy panel. But, I'm wondering if a small handheld red light therapy device would work better. Do you or anyone else have any opinions or recommendations on doing a handheld red light device? Thank you again! I truly appreciate you bringing that to my attention! 🙂
@@redrumax Darling, you are a strong one, just like your dog. Well done for standing your ground with the vet. I was through a similar mess. Grrrrrrrr.................... The moment you say 'no' to costly surgery, they don't want to know! Bloody money is all they crave. I found (in Scotland) an old retired greyhound trainer and he had 'contacts'. He got me some 'gold shots' for my dogs arthritis and did the trick swiftly. It was/is a drug that was used on racing dogs with injuries apparently. More so, it was a drug that you cannot openly purchase. Always the same, sadly. Wishing you and your dog all of the love in the world. Here's to 2023. (p.s. Our vet here, Dr Jones, has a video on anal gland cleaning. Give it a wee check out. It can easily be done at home.)
I did number 7 and told him about this guy on the internet that had a remedy for kennel cough last year, told him what I was doing and he was actually on board with it. Lol. SOOOOO much respect for your opinion on the shots too. Sir, your channel is a GIFT and you are doing incredible work. Cant thank you enough for simply being honest.
That's a great vet. So far, I keep running into huge egos, just like I did with medical doctors. It's sad because they spent so much time in school, and I get that they think they are infallible, but they are not. In most fields, schooling is just the starting off point, you are not the thing until you've actually had a paying career doing it.
@@justjosie8963School seems to be the starting point of indoctrination these days. Couldn’t agree more. I’m no expert and don’t claim to be but most docs don’t seem any more honest than your average car mechanic. Lol. But I think everyone has an opportunity to cross the line to make dishonest money, you never know until it comes knocking. The best we can do is commend those that are honest. They are the real heroes.
@@justjosie8963exactly, fpr example. CDL school they teach dpuble clutch to engage the synchro. This is actually how every single manual for every truck (that is manual and not auto) tells you to shift. No one but big corporations with at least millions in revenue would want you to do that though. Clutch jobs are thousands. Every single driver that is concerned with maintaining good business Owner Op or Employee will "Float" the gears. Clutchless shifting. Ypu play with the throttle to synch up the transmission. Then shift however you need to. Most instances, You are not a driver until someone gives you a shot to try it. Youll mess up a few times. No way around it.
New puppy parent here..totally enjoying your videos. He's not my first dog, but boy have things changed over the years. Thank you Doc for all your videos. Not pumping him with vaccines every year, making your food recipe ( he loves it) and keeping him healthy naturally.
Took my Maine coon cat to the vet for a flea allergy. I told him my cat was pregnant but he argued with me that she wasn't. I saw her mate several times and her nipples were developing so I'm pretty sure she was. Well, he gave her medication. Later she had kittens. Every single one of them was either born with severe cleft lips and palates or were born dead. It was heartbreaking because the live ones soon died because they were suffocating on their mother's milk. Two days later she delivered a dead kitten. It was the last one I had to bury. She was traumatized. I found an abandoned kitten. Gave it a bath to remover any foreign odor from him and gave it to her. She love that kitten and treated it like gold. He became a fat little butterball. I never went back to that vet. She got over her allergy and never got it again. I don't know why she got over it . She still picked up fleas occasionally.
I had her for over 20 years and she never had any other kittens born deformed or dead.
Very sad! Sorry to hear that... I can't help, but tellyou your in my thoughts. Xo
So sorry the mom and kittens suffered through that. Do you happen to remember what flea medication it was? I give my aged male cat Advantage II and I wonder sometimes if I'm doing him a disservice.
@@GAwildflower the vet wasn't even giving her flea treatment, it was the medication for her allergy to fleas. If the kittens had been further along in development they might not have had the deaths and deformity. Sometimes chemicals, whether medication or some other chemical, can interrupt the development of a fetus. Apparently they were just forming their faces and mouths and the medicine stopped the development.
It was so sad to see her looking up at me meowing like she was asking me where her kittens had gone. She was frantic when I took the last stillborn kitten to bury. If I had not gotten that kitten that had been abandoned by it's owners I don't know how she would have acted. She licked it so much it was like he was being polished.
I would have sued.
Wonderful story.
My friend had an argument with the vet about yearly vaccine. Vet said your dog needs it every year, she said no he doesn't. Anyway my friend had a private blood test taken when the results came back she showed her vet boy he was not happy. Blood test showed her dog had at least 5yrs cover and didn't need it. So basically vets are pumping vaccines in every year when they don't need it. This is why a High percentage of dogs are back and forwards to the vets.
This was also concluded in a trial many years ago.
Unfortunately, vaccs are their bread and butter. 😥
I hospice foster senior dogs or dogs that were dumped because they were old. I do a 5/1 when I got my Australian Cattle Dogs as pups, and that is it. They don’t do dog parks. I am very clean as I have NPIP for poultry I have here.
Its called a blood titer. Share this everywhere.
Those veterinarians are brainwashed.
See my post above. You are 100% correct.
Demand titer tests
I am eternally grateful to you Dr Jones. I have found a new vet on the island I live that she seems to be on the same page as you. Practices Chinese and western med. No ❤or flea tic preventive. Ok with just testing twice a year. And I would've never even sought her out if not for you! May God bless you good sir!
It goes both ways regarding having a respectful discussion with listening skills. My observations have been negated at some visits which have sent me running to another practice to have the proper tests run for an accurate diagnosis.
Listening to the client who lives with the animal & knows their health history is very important.
I could not agree more!
Just happened to me. I sent a letter with the feedback of the visit, mainly that they did not listen to me. They had the potential of 12 dogs and lost that. And since I live in town, anyone who asks about them will get the story and then they can decide. . Horrible experience
I cannot thank you enough for being so upfront and honest with people about how things really work in the vet world. I have learned so much from watching your channel and I tell everyone I know how wonderful your videos are. Thank you with all my heart.
I had a Lhasa Apso in 2011 that I took for regular visit to the Vet. He said she had maybe a week to live due to cancer in her chest cavity, though he couldn't find a tumor. Fluid build up and bloodwork convinced him of this. He prescribed Lasix and Prednisone. I asked if there was any alternative-type medicine I could try, he said I'd be wasting my money, he was doing all there was to do. I looked online and found your site as well as others to see what I could do. I bought several supplements and started her on them. I did not tell him.
She was still alive on her next visit 6 months later. He was shocked that she was still alive. Said there was no sign of cancer. He said what he gave her must have cured her, even though he told me initially it wasn't a cure, just something to alleviate the symptoms.
3 Years later on her regular visit, he said the cancer had come back, that she had days to live, and that I really needed to put her down. I said "thanks" and I left. I checked for another Vet the same day, they agreed to take a look. They said she did not have cancer, but rather Chylothorax, and that meds could help her. Long story short, she lived another 2 years until I finally had to put her down. Many Vets do not want to be told any other options other than their own.
I ❤️ my vet and so do my 2 boxers. Both have terminal illnesses. Chinese herbs, mushrooms, cimetidine, benadryl and CBD oil keeping them at good levels.
I decided no vaccines from now on but do heartworm prevention as I live in Arkansas, USA.
The CBD oil you recommended in the past has helped so much with my 11 year old dementia baby.
Our visit with my vet was last week and he agreed with my plan not to add anything else to their med regime. We are staying on what is helping currently and they will live their best life until it isn't. Lots of love and pets, scratches and cuddles.
Vets as a profession have a super high suicide rate. Please make sure your Vet knows they are appreciated and valued. If you can, let them know if they need to talk you're willing to listen.
You Dr Jones are an awesome human being and an even more awesome Vet. Thank you!
I love that you are working to give your pets a quality life for as long as you can! I was very fortunate to be able to take 2 months off to care for my beloved cat when he was in the 4th and terminal phases of kidney failure, which he had lived well with for 4 1/2 years, when he passed this Fall, at 19. It was a joy to care for him. I had to intentionally put aside my grief, because I realized he wasn’t scared to die…he was anxious because “Mommy” was sad and worried. Once I got over that hurdle, we had a very happy life together for another month! I wouldn’t have wanted him to miss a day, as he was still enjoying being together, eating, and doing his daily routine, with good pain care. Had it been too much for him, he’d have told me. It healed some of the pain of having to euthanize too soon when I did not have the resources. I wish your friends a beautiful rest of their lives with you, and a peaceful passage. If you are considering euthanasia, my new vet told me they can prescribe a pre-sedative for their last car ride and/or a pre-sedation shot upon arrival so you can spend several pain and anxiety-free minutes cuddling and saying farewell before anesthetic and euthanasia. They called it a 3-shot euthanasia. It was much more peaceful for my dog than some 1 or 2 shot euthanasia experiences I’ve had. Though sometimes that goes ok, too, it’s a relief to be sure they aren’t afraid. Just in case anyone hadn’t heard of it, I thought it might help someone. Love and peace to you and yours! ❤
people who want to give up their pet for convenience should be put on a national registry and never be able to have a pet again
One thing vets should never say to their sobbing client who has come in with their aging sick dog for that final appointment. "Are you sure?" That question still haunts me. One of the worst days of my life, and instead of remembering how I held her and loved her and was there with her, all I hear is that vet's voice, "Are you sure?" echoing in my mind. Deep deep painful guilt piled on top of the deep deep pain of loss.
Agreed. If anything, in those cases a vet should be assuring their client that it's a decision they support. I have been present for more than 20 euthanizations, between my own and friends' pets. Every time, the vet did an examination and discussed whether we could do anything to heal or make our pet more comfortable. We also discussed whether we were trying to buy time for our benefit or the pet's. In every case, the vet gave us their honest opinion about whether treatment would be beneficial, and supported the decision to to euthanize. In many cases, they recommended it.
Our cat was exposed to antifreeze last year, and miraculously survived another six months. My daughter and I did everything we could for him, to the point where she was giving him red blood cell replacement therapy, daily sub-Q fluids, kidney function meds, and literally hand-feeding him because he would only eat if he could lick the food off her fingers. When his organs failed en mass that final day, both of our vets (GP and Internal med specialist) had to tell her it was time to let him go.
Also, there's a look the pet gives you when they're ready to go. It's recognizable and a clear communication. You have to honor it.
They there to make sure. They shouldn't be asking u. They should examine and reexamine and then give their medical opinion to say that there is nothing more we can do.
Maybe that is why youre being asked if youre sure....might be things that can still be done@kashiefasalie6557
When they say "are you sure" it means they don't really need to be put down at that point.
There are good vets and terrible vets. Money driven vets and vets who are reasonable and discussing options. Most vets I’ve found are nice… but when you get a bad one it is brutal. I was so blessed to find several vets perfect for my dog .. he lived to 17 and was a happy guy at the doctor’s visits. I found one that I left half way thru the visit and cried in my car!
My pet’s safety and happiness is my goal. So happy I found a few who feel the same.
I have great vet specialists for my dog. I told them holistic treatments I am using and raw feeding and they were very supportive. His internists even recommended natural treatments to build up his muscles after his stroke and Cushings. I told her my regular vet wanted him to come in for his shots (rabies shot is required by law) and she said absolutely not especially with his health conditions and sent me a waiver. I consider my Adam and myself lucky to have found these vets in my area. Thank you for all of your informative videos!
In what area do you live?
@@RD9_Designs I live in Florida. Adam’s vet specialists are in Tallahassee, Florida.
@@veeramanivinolini2322 I would hope you would have taken that pregnant dog to the vet--this requires a hands and eyes on approach....
how do you locate a specialist vet like yours? I am pretty sure my dog has cushions as an adverse effect of a booster given before I woke up. Thank you in advance
@@veeramanivinolini2322Get educated, spay and neuter. ..and get your poor dog to a vet!!
My 19 year old chihuahua has only gotten vaccinated when she was a puppy and that was it. She is still going strong and have always declined her getting any additional vaccines/heartworm meds when I go in for her yearly checkups. Also might add she was considered the “runt” of the litter. I really feel it’s about the combination of what you feed them and the water they drink. I have never given her tap water. Also give her CBD oil and of course plenty of love.
Edit:Forgot to mention oral hygiene. She still has all her teeth. I brush them every other day.
My 2 dogs same. One lived to be 19 and the other is 12 as we speak, healthy and happy. She has good natural food and joint supplements.
@@redrumax Sadly a lot of veterinarians are more interested in making money than the well being of our pups. You and I are just one of many that prove you don’t need what the vets are trying to give you that are supposed to benefit our little critters.
@@Nick-cw1og do u get required rabies? If not, how are u avoiding it?
@@summersalix I honestly don’t remember as it has been 19 years but I assume she did as she probably received all the recommended vaccines.
@@Nick-cw1og What diet do you feed your dog??
I've been coming here and doing my own research and, multiple personal dog experiences, this channel has helped me and has covered all of the important issues I've run across. Except one. Maybe I overlooked it, but it seems to me and I've personally observed the transformation of vetranary clinics over last 8 or so yrs becoming an Association and the all follow Big Pharma type unneccassary tests and medications. It's become so much ALL about the money. My heart and condolences go out to every pet owner who's carried their half lifeless dog or cat into the emergency vet only to confront the heartless greedy money wanting bloodsuckers and won't even help your best friend until the money is worked out. I no longer patronized my local vet. Went Hollistic, even doing acupuncture and chiro on mine currently with measurable successs. This channel is doing Gods work. Thank you for making these vids. Have helped my furry friend countless times with info I've gotten by watching your videos.
You are so right. I took my dog to an emergency vet clinic and the bill was close to $700 Xray, blood work and prescription. Won't do anything until you pay.
I always speak respectfully to my vets and luckily I have always had vets that treat me the same. But as they say it’s less what you say and more how you say it.
Thank you for your candidness and willingness in sharing your No Nos and experience. You are a very special veterinarian. You are a God send.😊
So much food for thought here! Thanks for showing us both sides and for reminding everyone that the best approach is always the one that leads with RESPECT! 😊🐶🐱
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We live in the southeastern United States. Heartworms are extremely prevalent here. I work in rescue and approximately 30% of our rescues come into rescue heartworm positive. Treatment is painful and expensive (much more expensive than preventative), not to mention frustrating for the dog as you must keep them "quiet" for months--no running around and playing and just being a happy dog. Heartworm positive dogs must stay in rescue longer (until the heartworms are treated)--so other dogs don't get that space and die because we can't take the dog in, and any necessary surgery must be delayed until the heartworms are treated. If the surgery cannot be delayed, that puts the dog at greater risk for poor surgical outcomes. We feel that we would be remiss NOT to provide our own dogs with heartworm preventative (year round) and we require all adoptors to give it to the dog(s) they adopt (year round). If you live in an area where heartworms are rare, fine. But if you live in an area where heartworms are common, the risks of giving preventative are far less than the risks of the disease. Just my experience and I do trust my vet (who went to school for 8 years and has a DVM degree---which I do not) when she says "keep your dogs on heartworm preventative".
Which is exactly what he said in regards to heart worm med
IF ur in an area with high prevalence then only is it needed
N ur missing the whole point of the vid to pull out the I’m a layman so I’m dumb card
Do not allow a vet to say u can’t know something he doesn’t becuz u haven’t a vet degree
I too live in an area where mosquitoes are present almost year round. I would never be able to afford to have 4 dogs if I kept them on Vet prescribed heart worm medication. I have been using Ivermectin Sheep Drench for years, and none of our dogs have tested positive for heart worms! Our Vets absolutely despise the fact that I do this! It seems to me there could be a cheaper solution to heart worm prevention! It’s ridiculous how expensive it is!
@@karenalbero7665 Heartworm prevention is much cheaper than treating heartworms. If what you're using works (since it's Ivermectin, it should work), keep using it. I'd just shop for a vet that is more sensitive to your situation.
If you cant afford to pay for 4 dogs prevention you shouldnt own 4 dogs
@@aallison1265sometimes it is a matter of finding a stray and doing the best you can gor it. Would you like to adopt some cats and dogs myself and other's can't afford to vet as we would like, but do not want to see the alternative brcausr we have a heart full of care and love? I beat myself up over this daily. They deserve better and I want better. My rural town's answer is euthanasia. Maybe it is the best for them. It hurts. They need love and care. I do the best I can. Noy many people these days with inflation can afford what they once could. Shelters are full and people are discarding their pets. Sad but true. Open to suggestings please. Excuse my typos, finger eye coordination on this phone is not the best.
I've been very upfront with both my vets. I have an holistic vet and a regular vet. The holistic vet does not do teeth cleaning or any possible surgeries. They are aware that I use them both depending on the issue, and occasionally, I've consulted both about a specific problem before deciding on the best course of action. Both vets are realistically priced, and I do not feel pushed into treatments as both respect my wishes and they are more than happy to discuss options. Best of both worlds!!!
You're very blessed to have that.
I don't have a medical degree so my animals get whatever treatment my vet suggests.
The colossal advantage I have is having a vet I trust.
OK, it gets expensive sometimes but I accepted that when I took on the responsibility for having animals.
Not a single regret. All my animals are happy & healthy.
I have both as well and for same purposes. My holistic vet does titers for rabies and distemper. It's insane that these animals are pounded with vaccines every year when they don't need them.
My vet, Dr. Kris Matz of Connecticut, has taken care of the English bulldogs that we have had through the years. She has been our lifeline to happiness because a bulldog has so many health problems and she has kept them healthy and happy throughout their lives. We owe so much to her excellent care.
I love this video and I love what you stand for Doc!!
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Yup… the vet did not like I was feeding raw. My puppers coat is amazing and for being 9 he still moves like he’s a young boy! Of course Dr Jones vit/ mineral supplements help too 😁
Its been more than three months that i am feeding my dog raw and believe me he is doing really great. He had a skin disease which is now cured by feeding raw diet. The most important advice i would like to give you is that, always pray to Allah that my dog lives an long healthy life and believe me you will feel protected and satisfied that your dog will live longer 😊 ❤
Good going!...try raw goat milk for minerals and vitamins etc!
Had 10yo that had terrible joint inflammation, trouble standing and walking. Vet said nothing to be done it’s age related and by the way your dog needs a dental cleaning! I said no thanks, researched diet and switched her to raw. When we came back the next year she was walking normally, no pain and greatly reduced plaque on teeth. Vet said “you had her teeth done by someone else!” I said, no I switched to raw diet. He said “raw diet is terrible for her”.😮
She lived until 15.
@@dharma6481 Wow 👌 what breed??
@@murtaza2017 she was a 65lb German shepherd and Samoyed mix. Beautiful and sweet. She looked like a large Samoyed. A wonderful friend to me and my family, I was happy I could help her live a longer more comfortable life after the vet said there was nothing to be done (except manage pain)
I watched your video on making home made cat food few weeks ago and my picky eater cat loved it. I've been making her home made food for a month now and saw that her fur had significantly improve and she doesn't vomit hairball anymore as she can pass it through her stool! So glad that I found your video!
thats awesome to hear, thank you for sharing :)
Can you share you recipe plz…. I have to feed 4 adults and 3 kittens. Cat food is so hard to find now. Love a homemade recipe for cats
@@robinholbrook8296, go click on the “Veterinary Secrets” title under any of this vet’s videos. It takes you to his channel. Click “Playlists” at the top and go down until you see one on pet diets. It has 80 videos. Click on the “Pet Diets” title or picture. Scroll through and you will find it. You can always see the other videos a person has posted by clicking on the channel name under their video.
Going to check that out. Thanks!
@@Silverhaired59Thank you ! I’ve had trouble feeding chronically ill cats, and a palatable recipe would help greatly!
Merry Christmas to you and your family I hope your wife is feeling better!!?? God bless and let's hope we all have a great new year 2023! 🙏❤️✨ thank you for all you do for the love of our pets!
My dog is 17, haven’t had him to a vet in years, maybe since he was 12 , it was such a traumatic experience for him, so I decided at 12 years of age, I’m not putting him thru this anymore. For 17, he’s pretty healthy, his back legs are weak of course he struggles at times to get up, I make most of his food, boiled free range chicken, and organic ground beef, the occasional steak for a special treat, when it’s time, I will help him cross the rainbow bridge with the help of a vet. If love could keep him alive, he would live forever 💗
My 13 year old Rottweiler hasn’t been to the vet since he got his rabies shot at 6 months. He isn’t neutered and hasn’t ever produced puppies. He gets cbd to keep his appetite up. I’ve never had a healthier Rottweiler in my whole life.
Some vets make housecalls. That might ease the stress on your loved ones.
Most pet stores sell joint supplements. MSM is good for the joints.
@@oORiseAboveOo I had to have my sweet little Pete put down about a month ago. He almost made 17 and 1/2, I miss him so very much. 💔 but he had a great run, and I tried to give him the best life I could. 🐕💕
We all would
It's the same when I go to a medical doctor. I tell them upfront why I am going to them: bloodwork, xrays (if needed), diagnosis, and if and only when natural remedies don't work, or for emergency, then they can prescribe conventional medicine. I believe good health starts with diet, gut health, and exercise. (They are usually shocked that at my age I take no prescriptions, too.)
I plan to use the principles with my dog. Therefore, a vet who practices integrative medicine is worth the 2 hr drive. Luckily, there are a handful in the Denver metro area. I just found Dr Kate Woodley in the metro are, but have not made contact, yet. In the meantime, I'm enjoying her You Tube channel. I adopt my foster pup in 1 month!
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
This was your BEST PROGRAM EVER!!!!! I not only do not beleive in human over vacs , I believe animals ( at least dogs cats?) do not need to continue with vaccines over and over,,
I have 6 dogs and after the first couple of years I stopped with the vaccines and I don't put chemicals on them or in them to prevent fleas or worms. I just treat If and when and don't have any issues with either. They are all heathly and happy and living long lives 🙂
Yes, I just told my vet I only gave my dog flea and tick prevention in September and October because that’s when the fleas get bad in my area. I said I thought the preventative treatment was poison so she recommended a flea collar that is out now. I read the brochure and it said it may cause seizures and other warnings, so that settled it for me.
@@KPaq The way I see it we can't get it on our hands but it's OK to put it into our dogs bloodstream? No thank you! No wonder so many pets have allergies and tumours, it's shocking!
Madmutts, how do you treat the flea issue without meds? I would like to do the same.
@@merrilynnbristol4514 tea tree, citronella or peppermint are all very good ways of repelling them also regularly brushing and checking for them stops an infestation setting in
@@Michellemutts7848 I do wish these things worked!!
Bless you for all you do, Doc!!! 🙏 I lost my 11 yo fur baby several months ago to heart disease. He had a multitude of other challenging health situations that he was born with & had a wonderful veterinarian who also practiced animal chiropractic & acupuncture and was open minded and recommended alternative medicines/supplements. The last days of my dog's life happened over a holiday weekend where my vet's office was closed. My vet was already out of the office & his staff and another vet in the same practice handled my very valid concerns so extremely poorly. They basically shooed me off telling me to stop a med we had recently started until my vet was back & could do more. By the actual holiday day, my dog collapsed & ended up in the veterinary ER for hours because they were so busy. That is a long story in itself but, bottom line, is I had to make the heart wrenching choice of euthanasia. My grief was so overwhelming & I'm crying as I write this. My boy was everything to me! My feelings towards my vet's office led me to choose a different vet when I recently adopted a rescue puppy & this new vet is really closed minded. I miss my old vet & want to go back but I have such horrible feelings towards them. To be clear, I do not believe my dog could have been saved... it was his time. My anger & grief stems from the fact that my baby was in an atmosphere of pure chaos & stress for many hours at the E-vet before I demanded to just bring him home. That's when the E-vet showed me his test results. He could have passed in a peaceful setting at my vet's office instead of the chaos. How can I let this go??
Hi Kzim,
You did your best with what resources you had at the time. You didn’t take your eye off the ball at all. You prioritised your dog and he was fortunate enough to live with you until this year.
You were with your darling dog when he passed. His last experience was being held by you, by you stepping up and being strong enough to make the decision to release him from suffering. The most important person in his life was you and you were with him when he needed you the most despite the unsettling time on that weekend. I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult for other people to know your needs, understand your unique bond with your boy when you needed it the most. It sounds you felt dismissed and unheard despite their best efforts. That is hard to reconcile.
@@Standoch Thank You so very much for taking the time to respond! Your comments are so kind & really mean alot to me. God Bless!!!
I’m so sorry.
I feel this.
When I took my 14 yo in knowing it might be time for him to go everyone agreed and took him to the back to put in a line and sedation. Then couldn’t move him because he’s a 106 lb beastie and was dead weight as soon as they medicated him up high on a metal grated table. This was 6 years ago.
My heart still shatters at the horrible cold very public with people walking around us last moments I had with him. I had to leave him there for cremation because there was no way to move him. I needed a room, a lot of privacy, and the ability to take as long as I needed to take with him because he was my everything.
He deserved a better death and I let him down.
I’m so sorry, I know how you feel. Yet the truth is that we gave them a life of love. and loved them so much we stayed with them until the very end. And they knew that but it still hurts
@@kelleywyskiel8513 I wasn’t even given this with my late husband
It’s the nature of the culture of death in US
Completely dysfunctional
My dogs get really sick after getting shots. My vet was very understanding when I told her. So we now skip some shots and the necessary ones we do in smaller doses twice. It seems to work out.
Our veterinarian is like family! He and his staff are the BEST!
Loved my good country vet, we lost a couple years ago. Miss that man, this doctor is great we need more like this.
I enjoyed this video, even if maybe for slightly different reasons than it was intended for.
These were a handful of pet peeves for vets. They tell me what a vast variety of different people and different belief systems a vet encounters in their clients owners.
But in the broader sense this video is about owner-vet communication.
I own cats and find the communication with vets extremely difficult, it just goes wrong very easily and very often.
There just is a communication abyss that I can't seem to overcome.
1) as a layman telling my pets symptoms and why I decided to bring the pet to be seen by a vet without the skill to preselect relevant from irrelevant. I am not trained to give them the clinic as another vet would be able to.
And because I know that I am not a vet and because I know that I don't know relevant from irrelevant I try to be at least comprehensive just in case some observations I made could help.
I expect the vet to have the time to listen and to do the work of sorting relevant from irrelevant.
Unfortunately they rarely if ever have that time and seem to zoom out after 1 sentence.
I have now made the habit to train what I say before the vet visit because I know that I have 2 sentences maximum. A lot of information isn't conveyed. Sometimes crucial things that I only learned were crucial in retrospect. When it was too late.
2) owners are probably very different. I need to know details even if I don't understand them there and then. I do google and I do try to read up on things to the best of my layman ability. I really hate it when I get very dumbed down explanations paired with "just give these pills morning and night" and that's it.
My layman stupid googling and reading up on things has saved my cats life on 2 occasions. Vets do make mistakes. If you love your animal and want the best treatment you have to read yourself up if only to insist that certain tests get done.
My cat had all textbook symptoms of hyperthyroidism and I did not know before in retrospect. But neither did the vets know. Hyperthyroidism is amongst the top 5 conditions of senior cats and the vets needed 7 months to diagnose that. 7 months, around 3k euros of tests and x specialists. Not one looked at the whole picture and understood that all symptoms were one condition and loads of expensive images but no repeat blood panel until 7 months after onset of symptoms. That blood panel showed the high T4 and gave the diagnosis.
As soon as I knew hyperthyroidism I started reading myself up on it.
It saved my cats life.
Cat was started on methimazole and I was told to get a blood test 3 weeks in. We did. Vet wanted to look only at the T4. I had to point out that hyperthyroidism can mask an underlying kidney problem and to please also look at kidney values in the blood.
Vet conviniently forgot that I insisted and claimed that to have known herself.
Unfortunately I had not yet read about side effects and what other values to look at in the blood.
At second control blood test at 8 weeks after onset of methimazole I had read about side effects and I had noticed my cats health being weirdly both better in one way and also loads worse in another way. Vet wanted to look only at T4. I said that we needed to check fucking everything and do a full panel.
Yeap.
Liver values were off, red blood cell count was dangerously low and loads of other weird things.
Vet did a few more tests to see if the low red blood cell count could have other causes and nope.
Just side effects that could have killed the cat. And would have killed the cat had I not insisted to do the full panel.
Don't misunderstand me. I am a layman still. I don't understand the why and how's. But I do understand what is recommended to look at and so I made sure the vet did. Because she didn't do it by herself.
You lose so much trust in vets when you catch multiple vets in this kind of mistakes that even I as a layman could Google to avoid.
My cat survived because he had radiotherapy. Only 2 clinics offer that treatment in my country. My cat was only accepted for that treatment because I luckily had insisted to check kidney values after 3 weeks on methimazole. He did not have an underlying kidney problem and that was why the clinic allowed him for radiotherapy.
That's not a happy ending, not yet.
From behavior I knew rather quickly that my cat had the opposite problem after radiotherapy. He was hypothyroid. Blood tests confirmed. He was 1 decimal place above the threshold to hypothyroid. Or put differently, only 1 decimal place placed him within the range of normal. Vets told me to be patient, that the thyroid tissue that got nuked needs time to start working again. After 4 months I wanted to treat him and no vet wanted to. Every control showed the same low T4 and high TSH. (a dog assay with unknown accuracy). I had read of health implications of hypothyroidism on cats and felt there was a hurry. 10 months in total I begged my vet to treat him with pills and he refused. Cat having zero energy, pain in the joints that rapidly got worse and worse, hair loss and huge bold patches, itchy face and scratched bloody in the face, got fat without eating much, still drinking excessively like he was hyperthyroidism, refused to move and spent his days hidden away in my clothes wardrobe, showing third eye lid. Shitty mood, hissing away his cat buddy and me and he just looked just really shabby and really sick.
10 months I begged. 10 months I brought him in, showed all symptoms, explained his behavior at home. I came with sources/papers explaining the link of symptoms and hypothyroidism. 10 months I begged and couldn't do it alone without vet.
Finally the vet said ok and the cat started the pills. Fast forward 6 months and dosage adjustments and the cat has energy, seems happy, has great silky shiny fur, takes part in the world around him again, sprints over the meadow sometimes for sheer joy of life, is social again with his buddy and looks like a different cat. T4? Lower third of normal range.
Don't misunderstand, he didn't get magically his youth back. He aged tremendously since the onset of hyperthyroidism. He still sleeps most parts of the day, as seniors also do. But it's a totally different cat, one who actually has quality of life.
And that's the whole goal, isn't it. Quality of life is what I promised my cats to maintain as long as possible. (and I also promised them to not let them suffer when quality of life no longer is in the cards for them.)
My cat now seems alright for the first time in a very long time.
What stayed are kidney problems he didn't have before being hypothyroid. It's on the vet. I was the best pet advocate I could be and yet that happened.
Last blood panel was 2 weeks ago and the vet talked about this improvement as if it had been his idea to give him thyroid hormone in pills. Like, his achievement. He forgot that I had begged 10 months and that we could have spared the cat suffering and kidney function if I had been taken seriously earlier.
And no, I couldn't switch vet. I tried. I arrived with a fucking folder of blood panels and radiotherapy report and no vet wanted to take that cat as patient. And none wanted to give me thyroid hormone pills. "we have to wait for the remaining thyroid tissue to start working again" and "his T4 is within normal, who cares about symptoms and behavior and who cares that it's just 1 decimal place above the threshold". And last but not least "what if thyroid hormones from pills make the tumor come back". And I have not found a single source claiming that thyroid tumors are stimulated by thyroid hormone, to my layman knowledge thyroid hormone is not carcinogenic. Plus that the cat really needed it.
I would probably have euthanized him if my vet had not finally agreed to treat him. He just was that shabby.
So.
To the creator of this video:
@veterinary secrets,
I do understand why you dislike owners googling and owners knowing better than the vet. I understand it because yes, most information out there is written by laymen for laymen. It's the blind educating the blind and that doesn't work well. Mildly put: it sucks big time, also for owners who use Google. And for vets it sucks, too.
The only solution I can see is books written by vets for laypeople but without losing detail and without losing accuracy and without losing depth of the matter.
My cat would be fucking dead 3 times if I had only listened to the white coat authority.
Vets make mistakes, they are just humans. Humans make mistakes.
If the owner can get involved because there is proper literature out there then the animals will profit.
Why don't you write a book about just cats for cat owners? Anatomy and biochemistry and metabolism and endocrine system etc of the healthy cat. And then the most common conditions of where it goes wrong, including the behavioral symptoms that an owner actually can notice. I would love to be able to interpret blood panels. I certainly payed for a shitload of them, I wanna know what they show.
I dreamed of such a book when I tried to navigate the internet trying to educate myself about hyperthyroidism.
Unlike actually studying vet med owners mainly only need to know about 1 species. And they have all the time in the world to read such a book. No time pressure and no exams. I would so absolutely read such a book as often as I need to commit the content to memory and to be the best pet owner I can be.
(and yes, sometimes being the best pet advocate for the animal that you are responsible for is to know "better" than the vet)
One of my dogs was limping I was concerned about Lyme disease. I was drinking green juice at the time lemon kiwi and apple everything with the skins and seeds and everything. I read in a book that we could feed that to animals and I fed to my dog, in two hours she was not limping anymore.
I continue to feed her twice a day the juice for seven days and she was great. I set up an appointment with the vet because I wanna make sure she have an exam and she doesn’t have Lyme disease I told him what I gave it to her and he told me that it’s an anti-inflammatory. Now I know my juice name is an anti-inflammatory lol otherwise I would just call green juice.😅 IT HEALED/HEALS MY AND DOGS ARTHRITIS, MY DOGS FLIES RUNNING WHEN TAKING IT. It ACTS AMAZING ON OUR JOINTS. ITS FOR SURE DIVINE!!!🙏🙏
My vet gave my dog Metacam for neck pain cause she pulled her neck while on the lead trying to chase a squirrel. In 2 days she was only pooping blood and would not eat anything for 2 days until I force fed her baby food and vet had to prescribe antibiotics for bowel ulcers caused by Metacam. So unless my dog is hit by a bus and needs surgery, there is no vet for me. She also ruptured her CCL in her knee and vet wanted to operate and remove her CCL , I said no, got her a brace and stuffed her with omega 3, turmeric, green lipped mussel supplements and glucosamine and chondroitin, bought a red laser therapy machine for £120 and used it daily on her leg for 30 mins. She started running after 3 months, now is 6 months later and is as new. I need to find a pretext to take her to the vet (for anal glands clearance) and show him because he refused to recommend me a brace and left my poor dog in pain when I said no to surgery.
My 3-4 yr old terrier mix started pooping a bloody mix. Though he didn't act sick. He was his normal happy self.
I put a mixture of turmeric powder w a good coconut oil (1/4 teasp each) & mixed it in his food. He loved it. By the 3rd day his bowels were clear.
It heals my ARTHRITIS!🙏
Thank you so much!! Your advice is invaluable! I wish all vets were like you.
I do take exception to one thing , alternative or complimentary medicine. My dog had IDD and was paralyzed in the hind legs and surgery was recommended. I did not have an extra $5,000 for the surgery required so I had explored other options. I found a veterinarian who practiced hollistic medicine, and I brought my dog to her. She performed acupuncture on my dog and also laser treatment. After about four sessions, my dog had regained full use of his hind legs. She was a fully licensed veterinarian who had some additional training in acupuncture and hd made that her specialty. I have a lot of respect for veterinarians and conventional medicine, but i am also open to other modalities as well. There can be more than one kind of tool in the tool kit.
My dog had Leukaemia and had trouble breathing. I phoned Elderdog and asked for help. They said that they would be happy to pay for as much oxygen, the mask and the regulator. Our vet declined saying SHE wasn’t comfortable with that and gave us a prescription for OxyContin which made my dog seize. My dog passed January 3 this year. She could probably have made it a few more months without the horrible drugs but the gift of oxygen. I miss my girl
I love all you do to help empower people and their companion animals to stay healthy and smart. Number 5 shocked me to my core!
Which one was number 5?
Here's a non-traditional approach. Praying against the spirits of disease. I put my hand on my dog's chest and prayed against the spirit of pulmonary hypertension, not one episode since. Since nobody could seem to agree whether he had it or not and he's now no longer symptomatic. Have the drugs ready to be on board if need be, but always pray against the spirit of whatever the disease is, I've seen miracles.
Amen! Prayer works!!! Ive had miracles as well! Thank you God!
You are a blessing and thank you for caring enough to share with others! You are what in my opinion is the BEST veterinarian who is doing the profession because you love all furbabies!! Merry Christmas!
Thank you wonderful information!!
My old vet almost killed my dog...multiple times! She was diabetic, and the vet would not listen to me when I told her about the reactions she had to the insulin and drugs she was on! They actually wanted to put her to sleep, when I told her she had a bladder infection! She was so lethargic, and we had her scheduled to be put to sleep on Monday. Over the weekend I took her off all of her drugs except her insulin and antibiotics, and two days later, she was up and playing! Changed vets after that! How that woman passed veterinary school is beyond me! My baby lived for two 1/2 more years. Finally passed away from old age & cancer.
My pets' vet was very very supportive and gentle about my vaccine hesitancy for my pets. His respectfulness and support eventually lead me to feel safer asking questions and feeling ok about the vaccines. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful vet for my pets.
Dr. Jones, you are awesome!!! What would we do without you? I have made this mistake with my vet...never again.
Which one? (Just curious how…not trying to drag you). We all make mistakes! I’ve told vets what I think may be wrong with my cats and gotten some looks. I’ll have to be more clear that I’m concerned about ruling out my suspicions, but open to other explanations. They’ve probably dealt with people who insist they know better. I can relate to the vet about the dietary advice. I once went to an alternative veterinarian for routine vaccinations. He told me I was feeding my cats, “💩,” and should feed them raw meat and lake fish only. MY regular vet told me to feed cooked meat and farmed fish, to avoid parasites. Arrogance is never kind. We are all (with rare exception) acting on our best intentions and information to keep our pets healthy. I was starting to feel guilty and stupid when he told me not to bother vaccinating my adopted indoor/outdoor cat for FeLV, while I have a cat who can’t be vaccinated, due to illness, in the house! He said “We don’t have that around here.” I have fostered 100+ cats and kittens for HSUS and no-kill, and I’ve had at least 10 test FeLV+, 2 since I’ve lived, “around here!” I’m not knocking alternative medicine, but there are a couple quacks out there! I think it’s best to have a solid knowledge of conventional medicine (or scientifically based practices), and things like supplements and nutrition. As a pet parent, deferring to my vet’s expertise, while increasing my knowledge and using critical thinking in online research and reading is goals 🥅! ❤🐈⬛🐈
@@sciencenotstigma9534
For the health of your pets, you may want to do some research...
Your vet seems to be missing a few things... one thing in particular: Farmed fish. Farmed fish are carcinogenic. These fish swim in vats so full of bacteria farmers add copper fungicides to the water and food. They are also subjected to vast amounts of antibiotics, because they are sickly. Farmed salmon are not healthy enough to produce astaxenthin, the enzyme responsible for the pink color of salmon, so farmers are allowed to add pink dye. Wild salmon are not subjected to any of this and are naturally pink with the full panel of enzymes.
Cooked food vs raw food. Once again cooking destroys enzymes vital to good health. Cooking/heat weakens/destroys the molecular structure.
Well, I went ahead and told my veterinarian that my last three dogs have died from cancer and it’s either the air they’re breathing , the food they were getting or vaccinations and I’m taking care of all three. She totally understood because if she didn’t understand I was going to find another veterinarian. I told her about the man in Congress who was a veterinarian and said vaccines are killing our dogs and Congress said Yep continue doing what you have to do. These guidelines suck and I think a lot of veterinarians know it. Cancer is now huge for dogs. I feed my dogs a cooked diet that I prepare every day. Walk them every day. Give them lots of love and filtered water. I will take them to the veterinarian if they really need help but they are doing very well. Praise God.
Awesome! The shots are poison! I know many cats and dogs who have fallen I’ll and even died shortly after receiving shots.
there is no proof that vaccines cause cancer. Cancer is on the rise in pets because many of the other diseases they died from in the past are treatable now. Cancer is almost an inevitability if all other things are taken care of.
They amped up the numbers of vaccines and now have the government and animal control banging on our doors.
I try to warn people.
@@JessKalinow Cancers are found in not only vaccine injection sites, but in other areas of the body not directly in the vicinity of the injection site. Documented cases of lymphoma have resulted in patients developing vaccine injection site fibrosarcomas.
If you must vaccinate, be aware that it only takes one core vaccine to protect a dog or cat for life. There is no need to revaccinate once a dog has responded to a vaccine. How do you know if your dog has responded to a vaccine? You ask your vet to run a titer test, preferably two to three weeks after vaccination. And make sure to detox your dog after as well.
My frenchie had a fast growing tumor right at her injection site. Study up
@@krissygirl333 lymphoma and fibrosarcomas are two different cancers. Lymphoma does not lead to fibrosarcomas either. So you don't know what you're talking about. Fibrosarcomas are a rare cancer at vaccine sites that are almost exclusively found in cats. So again, wrong.
It absolutely takes more than one vaccine for lifelong protection. Antibodies diminish over time for many vaccines. Puppies under the age of 16 weeks also are not fully protected against Parvo if given any vaccines because of the antibodies provided by mother's milk. That is why you don't finish until then. There are many cases of Parvo of puppies with a few vaccines on board because of this.
Running titers a few weeks after vaccination doesn't mean they would have lifelong immunity. Also, Rabies titers are not acceptable in most states because it is not sufficient to determine that your dog is protected against Rabies.
How the hell do you detox a dog? Have you never heard of a liver?
Thank you for this...I did my own research on all aspects of dog health, food etc and agree with everything you've said here. I have raw fed my dogs since pups, have never vaccinated or given heart worm, tick, flea treatments and my dogs are the healthiest dogs I know at nearly 12yrs and 9yrs old!
Awesome! The vaccines are poison!
So they don’t go outside?
No ticks or fleas????
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Ticks and fleas can be treated with cistus incanus and diatomaceous earth, respectively. No need for meds or synthetic chemicals. Nature provides everything we and our furry friends need to stay healthy. The scientific literature is full of documentation regarding natural cures.
@@YeshuaKingMessiahI, too, do the same as the person above and none of my dogs have had fleas or ticks and they are go outside every single day including daily walks and runs . And then weekends are for extended runs and hikes up in the hills behind my house . I’m far more concerned with snakes. So we always carry a snake bite kit with us to help until we could get them to a vet if that ever happened .
@@YeshuaKingMessiah me, as well. Never any preventative meds or vaccines and all 4 of my pets are healthy and thriving. My oldest is a 10 year old chihuahua and Yorkie mix.
These are awesome tips! After having only one vet for almost all my life, he retired. The new vet was lovely and kind as well. My family was lucky enough to own three labs, the last we adopted because he was being abused. He was a behavioral nightmare, but mostly because he was high energy, and we were getting older. He was loving and sweet, just didn’t have an “off” button. We certainly never considered euthanasia, and we worried that another adoptive family might not understand his “special needs.” When a personal situation forced me into seeking an adoptive family, I turned to my vet, who was well aware of his personality. Our vet found a couple who had miles of land for our dog to run--hiking trails, and a dad who was so excited to get a big dog that he held a doggie shower! We owe everything to our vet, and this wonderful man. I rest easy at night knowing I didn’t abandon my doggie to a family that couldn’t handle him. I have the utmost respect for you and all the veterinarians who work diligently to take care of our precious animals!
I live in uk and I’m quite happy with my vet, she knows I’m not stupid.
On occasions I get a foreign vet, that checks out my cockapoo and although he’s happy about her overall weight, ear cleanliness, teeth and whatever else they quickly check for.
However when he asked me what I fed her which was kibble rice and scrabbled egg occasionally or cooked chicken in a morning then fresh veg and cooked chicken in evening, he kind of pulled a face…. Basically he said that if I give my dog rice and chicken all of the time, when she has an upset tummy this is what we recommend, so may not work as it should?
I don’t give my dog raw red meat at all, I cook all the fresh chicken.
It works for my dog….that can have a sensitive tummy?
I have fought vets so many time because of most of these. Thank goodness I found my current vet. He listens to me, understands that i know a lot of info and we work together on treatments for my dogs. I trust him way more than any other vet I have gone to. You are an awesome vet for being so open to other ways of treating dogs and sharing what you know. Thank you for your videos.
I had a friend have her four year old cavoodle euthanised because it kept fighting with her other dogs. She wanted to punish her husband so she had her dog put down. When I told her she could simply surrender the dog so it could go to a loving home, she said no, it was her dog and she didn’t want to see it with anyone else. The dog simply wanted to be a one dog family. I’m no longer in contact with her. It’s a very narcissistic attitude to say ‘if i can’t have it, nobody can’.
At that point i would have went to the police station and ask "would it be okay for me to break into her house and abduct her dog?"
Or better yet, id figure out what vet clinic shes going to, tell the doc the situation, and ask if they could somehow give the dog to me
Yes, narcissistic indeed. So many people shouldn’t have dogs or children!
Sad
@@PaperclipProphets The numbers are so much LARGER than one might think. It's very sad.
I would not talk to her either. Don’t blame you. Revolting human.
I found this guy after attending all te vets in the area who turned me away as they were 2 stray kittens coming in my knew flat poor things were riddled with fleas n spending 100s of £££ n googling 100s clips n so called tips .... U r truely 1 of the few vet people i ever want to see n hear wen it comes to loving n caring for animals so much so that iv been searching for u 2 mth now ( soz but struggle as i have TED Graves over active) finally iv subscribed yayyyy .... N i do believe that ur the only 1 that can n would want to help as the same 2 kittens well must be at least 10 mths I cnt get them properly seen too in my area n it's more serious this time not 100 pc sure of the sex but 99pc that 1 is defo a girl n 1 has a bald patch on 1 side n opersite side neck now going up round the back of neck .... I seen a few on wot to or not 2 say n do not want to upset my most respected vet❤ so iv said enough already... I've really tried at least the most obv things u do n also some ways even u dont do 😓 to get these treated n even a once over MOT also tried quite a few different ways too but still no joy .the other 1 is a little bit longer hair n i noticed it growing threw her toes i cnt see properly to attempt to trim fur around pads ... this is so heart breaking 😭 .... ????
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..
I had a vet (briefly) who went into overdrive with medication when my dog had a scratch rash. He pumped him up with a couple of powerful antibiotics and steroids and my healthy dog died within 6 months from a cardiac arrest. Thankfully now I have a wonderful vet who is open to all 6 things you've mentioned and yet is proactive without overmedicating my youngest dog.
I am so sorry for your loss. You should sue your vet for this. It was the steroids. Really, if you don't at least threaten to sue, your vet will do this to another dog without hesitation.
If your dog was “healthy” it wouldn’t have died. Think about it. Buddy. 🤦♀️
Thank you Dr. Jones, we are so blessed that you share your videos. I don't know what life would be like without a vet as passionate as you are about animals. Thanks for all your suggestions 😊
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Safe & Blessed New Year!
I guess I'm lucky. My vets are very open to alternative treatments. When my Maltese was having back issues, two of my vets recommended that I take him to an animal certified chiropractor - after conventional methods failed. Best advice ever! And he - the chiropractor - gave me the name of a vet who practiced acupuncture - which was a game-changer for my dog. After just one treatment, my little dog who had not been able to use his back legs prior to the treatment, was up walking across the room just 24 hours later. The vet who performed the treatment warned me prior to giving it, not to get my hopes up, but he surprised us both. Trying something "outside the box" can be just what your pet needs. But then, I'm in human healthcare, and have always been receptive to other forms of care.
*I want to thank you for helping us folks I am 70 years old and on a pension recently my 13 year old chihuahua had a bad eye infection so I used chamomile tea bags like you suggested and within 5 days his eye was healed ! You saved me over 200+ dollars right there! Thank you Dr Jones! also my dog and cat live strictly indoors and my vet was always pressuring me with letters and phone calls to take them for vaccines, kennel cough. heart worm meds etc all very expensive which I struggle to pay for! I have now stopped all that. I look after both of them and they are in good health. One day l hope we will be able to get CDB oil for animals here in Australia Thank You and MERRY CHRISTMAS*
I wish he was in Australia too.
I too wish he was here in Australia ❤️🇦🇺
Silver colloid also works for infected eyes!
I am so thankful my vet is open to alternative care. She has helped me SO much with all our furry family members. We have had to fight with the county we live in, regarding rabies. Our vet has been fabulous in the fight. I am so grateful.
I completely misunderstood this video initially... loved this.
I completely agree with everything you tell us, when I was a kid our dogs were in their late teens 14- 15- 16 before we would loose one, now if we get ten years out of a dog it’s normal.. the only thing that has changed is we don’t feed them table scraps and they get their shots every year. It speaks volumes.
We also de-sex them at very young ages. When I was a kid, no one spayed or neutered and the dogs lived well into their teens.
I’ll never not say these things sometimes. It’s a good way to screen a new vet. 😉 I had a raw food discussion with my vet & a student. The vet talked about the dangers of raw. I explained the dog’s gut bio is different than ours and pointed out that lots of dogs eat all kinds of (fresh) poop & are fine. I asked if they didn’t think it’s weird that dog poop takes forever to decompose. Gosh they hadn’t noticed. I told them when I was a kid 50 yrs ago that dog poop turned white in just a few days and crumbled away; that commercial foods have changed & whatever they did to it almost, if not completely, stops the decomposition. They were dumbfounded and had no explanation. There’s a rarity!
When dog poop turns white, it means they are getting to much calcium. Which can be harmful to their health...
@@themamabearlife3339 where did you hear that? If true then when I was a kid ALL the dogs had too much calcium. And if you find the scat of coyote, fox or wolves, they still have too much calcium. So seriously, where did you hear that? I need to be convinced on this one.
@@Asti.sayAhstee Research it if you don't believe me...
@@themamabearlife3339 Ok I did my due diligence. White poop happens when the calcium that wasn’t absorbed is eliminated from the body via the poop, it then calcifies & turns white. Healthy adult dogs can easily process too much calcium without any ill effects whatsoever. Calcium intake should be monitored in puppies, particularly large big boned breeds, as their systems haven’t matured enough to handle calcium properly.
Hypercalcemia is too much calcium in the blood has developed due to certain health conditions that interfere with calcium regulation. Most common is certain cancers - usually lymphoma. Others are but not limited to hyperparathyroidism & Addison’s Disease. Hypercalcemia can also develop from the dog being given too much calcium and vitamin D supplements. This happened (or maybe still does?) in dogs eating a certain brand & flavor of dog food. 🔷🐔
Most dogs with hypercalcemia never had white poop to begin with because it’s not caused by ingesting too much calcium but by the cancer (or whatever) that causes the system to become unable to regulate an adequate amount of calcium intake.
@@themamabearlife3339 it appears your original comment has been deleted. To the reader, in order to clarify this exchange, her comment was saying white poop means the dog’s diet is high in calcium (she was right) and that too much calcium is detrimental to the dog’s health which I then explained 👆isn’t the case.
I switched vets 3 times over raw feeding. Finally found an experienced local vet who may not have approved but never berated me for feeding a raw diet after he saw how beautiful and healthy she was. We now have a good relationship.
Oh.. I have told my vet....what I thought about those "Prescription foods".. you have to be your own advocate for your pets..... I do NOT give heartworm meds..NOOOOOO. I will NEVER give my dog any bravetco......or any flea meds by mouth... I guess Ireally dont care what I say to my vet,.... they will get over it. Your channel is the BEST!!!!!
I have sprinkled a Astragalus from a capsule onto my cats food when they get the sneezies, or a cough and it does help. I know it's been a great help for me as well. Knocks out a cold or flu in two or three days instead of two or three weeks. Echinacea and all those other natural remedies did not work for me.
My biggest problem with vets is that they virtually demand that you give your pet the “gold level” treatment, even though they won’t understand why they’re wearing the “Cone of shame” or why you’re forcing pills into their mouth. The vets need to be more understanding that people have different levels of expectations about their pet’s care - anywhere from “do everything, at any cost!” To “what’s the cheapest method of treating this”
Thanks and I agree totally with you.
With so many Vets going Corp things have changed so very much for my ability to do well by my kids- both cats and dogs.
I the last 3 years thing have gone from me working hand in hand with my Vets to them coming in with a diagnosis and meds without talking with me- other then the initial discussion of the problem.
Then they give a bill with bogus charges and escalated prices. Example is office visit has tripled.
I have no problem paying for good services but not it is only get them in and out- just like people. I know the price increase is from the Company the Vets are working for but I hate hearing it as an excuse. Needless to say I am looking for another Vet.
Hello from Scotland, Cindy. My advice is simple - shop about for a small, family owned /run vet practice. Big names are bad news and big on charges. Get a father and son practice or similar. Get yourself to the nearest farmers market/agricultural show for example and speak directly with the farmers. Ask who they use and why. I'm a farmer's daughter and I rescue all manner of critters with four legs that need treatment from time to time and believe me, we don't like spending too much when things are tough. Farmer's always source the best deals. So, ask them and they'll guide you in the right direction. You may be put on to a vet that is mainly 'Large Animal' but don't be put off just because they spend most of their time on farms and not in sterile, expensive, high street practices. They often are the finest vets. Hope that this is of some help to you but regardless, follow Dr Jones here and you'll do just grand. All the very best for 2023, Cindy and I hope that you, your family and all the critters have a better year this time around.
@@chelamcguire Thank You so very much. Very good advice. I am sticking with Dr Jones until something bad happens then I will go to ER Vet. Surprisingly most time they are cheaper once everything is said and done.
Unfortunately in our area in Alabama, US our large mammal Vets will not do anything for the small one. I have asked and is very close to my pony's Vet, but they feel that they would be stepping on others toes.
The problem is mainly with Younger Corporation Vets. Older good Vets are not taking on new patients, but they do have a waiting list, and they are retiring soon. I know very are great young Vets out there and I will keep looking.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to me with great information and advice. Maybe one day I will make it to your beautiful country.
Have a great 2023.😊
@@cindyrussell7017 Cindy, Alabama............been there in the early 90's on my driving trip. If you ever do get to Scotland, forget the Capital, Edinburgh and go into the Highlands and the islands. I'm in one of the wee islands where English is our 2nd language (I speak the Gaelic). If you've visited rural regions in Canada, it's said that Scotland is a mini-Canada! Bought a dilapidated castle and in 6 years turned it into my home which is heaven on earth - 10 rooms all candle lit though heated with my AGA range and electric in the main areas. No TV as I hate the MSM nor smart mobile phone. I only have a radio and my laptop for contact with the outside world. On the island we all look out for one another and I home-school 6 children (not my own but islanders). All we eat is really what we can produce- true olde world! We weave tweed,knit, make soaps and candles, fish every day, paint, write and create. I was born on a neighbouring island that's huge with a population of almost 1,000 souls, but this is a joy, We all boat between islands and help the local economies keep living. All of us are truly 'not of this world' as we are self sufficient. Darling, please note that we are not Hippies, far from it We have professional folks here and real families with real concerns for the future. Out of 46 souls only 4 are not island born and bred and I'm one of the 'newbies' having been here only 8 years. The world is in a damn mess because of the WEF/WHO/UN etc so to live the 'old way' might just be the only way to escape enslavement. Sorry for my long ramble but I wished to share a wee bit of my life with you. Look after your neighbours as you never really know when you might need them to assist you. God Bless. x
@@chelamcguire I am honor you have told me about your Island and life. You are living my younger self's dream. I would love to know more about you, your neighbors, and your world.
I had thoughts back in 2007 to move to Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island but things went left instead of right.😄
A conscientious veterinarian told me that she was seeing sick dogs from all over the USA when she introduced herself to me. She was seeing so many people because she was the only vet within hundreds of miles that was only charging a few hundred dollars to take care of complete heart test and dental extraction and cleaning for those dogs with bad teeth. I now share the info that she shared with me to as many people as I can about the Paleo diet for dogs.
Dogs are supposed to have enzymes from moist food and that is what helps keep their teeth healthy. Dry food has too many carbs and causes gingivitis. I feed raw, organ meat, goat milk, dried duck chews, bully chews, vegetables, fruits, quinoa, etc.
For dogs that might have yeast or other skin issues there is an indoor bath at some stores where they have peroxide shower to disinfect the pups coat and gear. I make my own Colloidal silver to spray as needed for any issues.
This!!
Colloidal silver spray is the one 👌🏼
We thank Dr. Jones for his honesty!!
My dog was getting massive headaches and losing her vision and hearing off and on. I tried to explain this to the vet and they looked at me like I was crazy. "How do you know she has headaches?" Because she pushes her head into the floor as hard as possible, is panting and whining distressed. Vet looks in her ears and a check glance at her eyes: she's fine. 4 months later I wake up to her passed away. Now I realize it was probably had a stroke last year and developed focal seizures. A few more strokes and seizures got worse, then idk blood clot or maybe stroke is why she passed. I'm really glad I had known deep down she was very sick so i always tried to do fun things with her, give her lots of attention and treats. I was up in the middle of the night a few hours before she left, giving her pets and treats, she was wide awake and knew what was going on. Owners know their pets, they are our best friends. But I'm glad I didn't take her back to the vet since they didn't listen, weren't going to treat the symptoms but test and "try this - try that" (which had killed my cat many years before with a different vet) which would have been a waste of money and, more importantly, tortured poor little Pearl in her final months. RIP Pearly girl - I miss you
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I don't like the fact that our Vet will NOT examine my dog in front of us! The dog had a lump removed from his butt, they prescribed 2 pain meds, one being Gabapentin? Refused the G. After I passed on some of the additional stuff, like E Collar etc, (cant reach his butt....long body) they padded the bill with misc crap. I find it peculiar and underhanded. I will stand my ground with a Vet as I'm not dumb. As far as them going Corp, subsidiary of Mars started that....... all about the $$$$$, therefore we stay away from those.
I trust you fully and have recommended you to hundreds of people. You give sound advice and so far all the advice you have given me has worked. Thank-you Dr. Jones for all you do not only for our pets, but for pet owners as well.
I adopted a husky recently and brought him in to my previous vet who was so wonderful. I wanted to vaccinate for lepto which she happily did. She recommended heart worm check since he was a stray and we weren't aware of his previous travel, if any, which we did and came back negative. She said we have a near 0 incident rate in our area but still sent him home with a dewormer as it can take months after exposure. After discussing risk and benefits we decided that giving him a dose and recheck in 6 and 12 months was best course. You are taking your pet to see a doctor and like with any qualified medical professional it should be an open discussion about the risks and benefits of any treatment or preventative therapy. You likely know your dog or cat better than the veterinarian but the veterinarian is an expert in health care so listen to their advice with an open mind. They want the best quality of life for your animals just like you do.
I've only had one vet talk down to me during a disagreement. Most I've dealt with are super professional. But this one was so wrong and condescending (and I was proven right) I made her eat her words with a side of crow. And I changed clinics immediately.
Any professional who tries to shame (vet or not) isn't worth your time. And they're definitely not worth risking your pet's well-being.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now...
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LOL! Well these are helpful, but in my experience many vets simply do not want clients to weigh in on their pet's care. I had a vet get very angry with me when I declined flea preventative and worm medication for my young dog without any reason to believe she was suffering with these parasites. (btw, the puppy had been given a round of Panacur just two weeks prior before I picked her up in Poland. In addition, I was happy to pay for a fecal test to make sure she didn't have a problem.) She countered with, "where did you go to vet school?" At which time I countered with, "I don't believe you need to go to vet school to use common sense." And then she called me a terrible, terrible person. LOL! One week later at a different vet office, I did bring in a fecal which showed that my dog was clear of all parasites.
Vets, just like many medical professionals, can have glass egos when it comes to being treated like mere mortals in my experience. If you don't believe they're gods, they can get very testy.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
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I always start my seminars with students going into the vet field talking about debt. Suicide rates are way to high in our field. A lot of this has to do with the debt load, stress load and financial burden. There was a wonderful Ted talk I attended awhile back in Coeurdalene Idaho that talks about it. The fact that most of us know someone whose taken their own life over this job is terrifying.
In other words... "Be careful not to damage your vet's tender ego."
Exactly!!!
And his tender wallet
Agree
All the vets I’ve ever worked for have a delicate ego
Maybe more like: be prepared to hear some scientific facts if you bring it up
I trust your advice so much Dr. Jones. THANK YOU for this channel and Merry Christmas.🎄
Most of these comments are exactly why this video was made and is so important. So many people think they are all knowing, it's actually quite sad but hilarious at the same time. Google has prepared so many to be vets 😂
I am very fortunate that only one vet that I used was so closed minded that we could not have a dialogue of holistic and traditional medicine working together.
Raw feeding was always a sticking point, but the Vet my dog and cat now have is open to it and encourages it. She is traditionally trained, yet has continued her education in the holistic arts . So at the very least she leads with a well rounded realm of expertise. I am grateful to this especially since SHE suggested doing a titer test since my dog had a malignant tumor removed ... and when he started to have seizures ( after the death of " Daddy"), she recommended starting the natural way with CBD and Melatonin... I appreciate the information gathered from traditional testing, especially when it is willingly applied to holistic treatment!
Thank you for all that you do-
Welcome :)
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Ugh. I’ve taken my 13 yr old to Petsmart and I’ve told them I don’t want her vaccinated. They respond with “well, it’s required by the state of TX that they need to be vaccinated with the rabies shot.” I’m like, she’s got acute pancreatitis, and a heart murmur, so I’m not going to allow anyone to mess with her immunity.”
Good for you. You have to watch them, don't let them take your dog into the back room without you. Don't leave her side.
@@MrStringpicker
Thanks! I’m glad i stopped the insurance on her in august. She hasn’t been vaccinated in a few years.
I have realised no matter where you go you need to educate yourself before going to any professional so when they tell you what to do you can make an informed decision from different points of views. Sometimes when you go to a vet, a lawyer or whatever they think you are ignorant and will just take their advice because they know better. I watch all your videos and that of other people who are not pushing the various meds and offer alternatives and it has empowered me when I go to see these professionals so I know what is them trying to make money and what is truly best for my pet.
I definitely agree with educating yourself so you can make an informed decision. At the beginning of this year, I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and gastritis. I asked my doctor specifically if I should avoid lifting weights with the hernia. He said I was fine and could do so. Every single source I've read since then has said that lifting weights is NOT something I should be doing. He also never explained that my gastritis was caused by a bacteria likely found in my well water. He didn't give me any treatment advice. Just told me I had it and that's it.
I think the problem is that he seemed very judgemental about my weight. I'm obese, but I'm working on it. He just didn't seem to care to treat me at all.
I brush my dogs teeth every day, and when I took him in to a new vet for the first time she commented how great his teeth looked. I told her how I brush them every day. She told me even she doesn't do that to her dogs, and she then encouraged me that I should still purchase a special dental food diet as well ( I really don't know why). I did not say anything, but afterwards I read the ingredients of the food and the first ingredients were corn and did not look good at all!
Probably because she gets a kickback - let me guess, Science Diet?
@@peacelovejoy8786 Lol,right! They all push it and it’s so obvious too. No animal should eat that crap!
So many times throughout your video, I thought to myself that you could be speaking about the treatment many of us have experienced under the 'care' of the medical profession! Our home has always been blessed with a dog & our current old fella just turned 13. We no longer check the boxes for vaccines on the pre-treatment 'estimate' for the annual check-up & our vet hasn't brought the topic up at all. We're seniors & much as we can't imagine our home without a dog, we wonder if we will be able to afford the 'wellness' bills should we get another.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now..
What I have found to work is - a two or four way, parvovirus/distemper once a puppy is outside of its dams antibody protection, for me, given around 12 weeks of age. Then I titer test. I have not had to repeat or give boosters during a dogs life, for Boxers anywhere from 10-13 years. Rabies, same thing, wait until puppy is outside of dams antibody protection- around 12-15 weeks of age. And depending on breed, sometimes not the full cc. Then, titer test. Ultimately, maximum doses are 2-3 over my dogs lifetime. Some breeds fare better with vaccines but having been involved in the breed pretty heavily since I have owned them, they seem to have more issues with multiple vaccines over their lifetime. We do the minimum, but also test to make sure their titers are high enough.
Thanks so much for your continued posts. I value you so much! Please enjoy this holiday season. May your best hopes and dreams for you and yours come to be true. - from Song in Ohio
That's easier said than done. We live in Kelowna and heartworm is not an issue here but my vets would not take no for an answer on vaxes or heartworm meds. They also described me as "noncompliant" bc I home cook for my dogs. not raw but meat veg and rice. I never knew they expected compliance! I would try not to bring it up and not to have discussions but they can be quite persistent. All my dogs live into their late teens with very little health issues. we currently have a 17 yr old Lhassa who's very spunky.
Can you switch Vets? That Vet sounds awful!
@@themamabearlife3339 We did. The clinic we have now is much much better. Not two blocks away anymore but they are worth the drive
@The Next Adventure never thought of it that way but you are right lol
When ur noted as noncompliant it relieves them of responsibility
So they’re not in malpractice if u were to sue
@@YeshuaKingMessiah ahhh that makes sense! thx for that.
You are correct in saying the that “depends on where you live.”
When we take our pets into the vet with an issue, I tend to open with I saw this happened and of course I went first thing to the Googler and saw all the nightmares. This has always gotten a smile or knowing nod from the vet and allows me to open the conversation regarding any questions I may have about what I saw. Generally all the vets have been very open after that with any thing I ask about and even proactive with great info.
Dr. Jones saved me $600. that I paid to have a cyst removed from my dog’s foot. He got another one above that one, I treated the way Dr.Jones said, healed in about four days!
In order to get the flea and tick medication I have to keep up the rabies vax, I think it's given too often.