In my tragic experience, any vet who recommends major surgery (splenectomy) on older pet, is extraordinarily dangerous---any vet who dispenses prednisone or rimadyl is a pharmaceutical criminal--any vet who doesn't tell you that annual vaccinations are needless for pet health, is a CROOK, any emergency vet who "prospects" pet for major surgery (for reason other than what pet was brought in for) is a GHOUL ready to KILL your pet to fund his/her bank account---PHARMACEUTICAL PROSTITUTES!!
I am a UK veterinarian and it may be different here to the US. However, I think it is important to get some balance before tagging vets as either good or bad.
No owner is bound to take a vet's advice and if you are not comfortable with that advice, or indeed any aspect of the vet's care, then TALK TO YOUR VET ABOUT YOUR CONCERNS before trailing off to find another, if need be.
The vast majority of vets wish to treat patients successfully and WITH the owner's trust and understanding.
This is exactly WHY I became an Animal Naturopath rather than a vet! Even though I've spent 20 years studying - I feel it was worth every minute. Information like this just reminds WHY it was.
I must say I'm a little disturbed by your video. I agree with what you say that people should be informed about their personal and their pet's health care but there are some inconsistencies with your statements. You tell people that they should be wary of Vets who use scare tactics about parasites. Understandable. However, aren't you using scare tactics about vets. Granted some of your scares are valid reasons, but my point is vets use these tactics similar, Because few people listen otherwise
I think the biggest problem I have is that pet owners will choose to listen to people like you about pet care instead of the hundreds of thousands of man hours of research behind veterinary medicine. I understand your message isn't meant to be one of ANTI VET but rather that of Anti BAD Vet. I fear most people see it as ANTI ALL VETS. I really think a new video would go along way with less scare tactics and more pertinent information. i.e. drop the "50% of vets graduated in the bottom half" line
1 of 2 ***** NOTE TO JAN *******I have been a Veterinarian Technician for 12 years and I have to say a few things.You mentioned animals with diabetes, cancer, skin issues and outdated methods of care right? did you happen to mention or even research the fact that most of these problems are due to the inbreeding of animals aka known as full bred and the geographical location in which these ailing animals reside?
I think we will do that today. I greatly appreciate your support & suggestions. As you probably know as a pet owner know how stressful this can be for us.
Hi K9 author...I would like to bring up an often disregarded view on declawing cats...often times diabetic owners and elderly choose to declaw their cats because otherwise their fragile skin can be mutilated...now it is a tough decision I'm sure for them, and I don't know that I would choose this route myself, but it is an interesting and a perspective not normally thought of. There are also better ways of declawing now...many clinics have lasers to perform the surgery. Less complications occur.
I will commend on you on stressing the importance of yearly check ups & where appropriate, wellness blood testing. However, I will disagree, and support the idea of preventative medicine. Are you saying that we should ignore the risk of zoonoses such as roundworm? I don't think I'd risk my children's health.
I'm going to take issue with 4:56 - "Research natural, non toxic solutions." I think the whole 'natural' philosophy is a little misguided, albeit well meaning. Spider bites, deadly nightshade and anthrax are all natural, but not good for you. See where I'm going with this? Whether something is natural or not is irrelevant. What is relevant is whether the substance is (a) effective and (b) safe and when not completely safe, (c) the benefits outweight the risks..
We changed our vet when he took xrays of our dog that were put in another dogs notes, also; the xray was mis-read because it had been under-exposed. The dog got the wrong diagnosis. The care was disgusting, we now have a great vet. But we are thinking NOT to vaccinate every year as put out to be crucial. But if people stop vaccinating, the kennels won`t take them when people go on holiday. You have to show the kennels the vaccination certificates. Yep, just follow the money trail though. Thanks.
Most people don't mistrust vets. Yet vets, despite numerous studies and advice from experts to the contrary, over-vaccinate. It's expensive and too often causes lifelong health problems. Re meds: most are tested for only short periods and the FDA says underreporting of adverse reactions, both for animal and human drugs, is rampant. They estimate only 1% get reported. Even when there were hundreds of death from Proheart 6, the drug wasn't pulled. It was voluntarily withdrawn.
I think it's really sad that so many of you out there have such a high degree of mistrust in your vets. The vast majority of them go into this field because they are passionate about their job and despite the claims to the contrary are vastly underpaid when compared to other health field professions. If it were about the money they would have chosen human medicine. And I personally trust medications that have been through rigorous drug trials rather than holistic meds that aren't regulated.
Well you say that you trust medicines that have been through thorough rigorous trials.....so i guess you don`t touch medicines right? It`s a falicy to believe that most meds go through these trials, it is NOT the truth. and indeed animal medicines even less so....do the research and you`ll soon see. Vaccinations both human and animal, contain poisons like `mercury`....the second most poisonous substance to man.
wow...thank u for this...i didn't trust my vet because he gave my chihuahua a spinal stretch that looked painful and completely unnecessary. Also, another vet gave our parent's dog a steroid that killed him with an enlarged heart and stomach ulcer.
I've been reading Scared Poopless and finding all I'm doing wrong (& some right) with my 7 mo. old male Maltese. We find your book fun & informative. My vet does not want to neuter my little guy til he's 10 mo., citing reduced risk and health problems. Also, my Maltese has not nearly completed teething, especially the front teeth. Is that a problem? I want to get him neutered and retained baby teeth pulled at the same time. I would love if you have time to offer me your opinions!
I am an advocate of raw diets IF you educate yourself about canine diet requirements, attend to calcium needs and are careful with hygiene. I am not an advocate of highly processed foods, especially "grocery store" brands.
Good for you...raw food is the best. High in vitamins, minerals. Whilst processed food has had most of the goodness removed in cooking, not to mention the enzymes that are needed to digest them.And processed can be full of additives, colourants....why does my dog need colourant? he really dosn`t give a hoot what colour his food is.....so long as it`s tasty.
You actually described a lot of back yard breeders. They actually post about their 7-in-1 vaccines and cut up puppies tails and ears. They also recommend declawing. You also need to state that bad vets are also biased. The vet I took my cat to basically told me she had IBS, would never be normal, would need expensive surgery, dogs are better than cats, etc. She was just having a bad reaction to Advantage. I figured it out by myself and found a much better vet and use Revolution now. Good video.
Like every profession there are always a few bad apples but that is not the majority! And of course Cruella here has 8 years of university of education to back up her ideas. Whatever. Just another flake.
Jan point may be partially valid, I do not see her evidence? In not recommending heartworm prevention in the southern States, is rather crazy. In my practice alone, we do over 100 laboratory confirmed treatments per year, and euthanasia over 20-30 per year for end stage heartworm disease. I would be glad to put my education, and experience of being a honest veterinarian for 28 years, and my masters of Public Health, against your opinions. (My field is in zoonotic diseases, epidemiology).
You also bring up that veterinarians use scare tactics to sell anti-parasitic drugs. Heartworm disease kill dogs by compromising the hearts ability to pump blood. Up to 80% of dogs not on heartworm prevention is infected with this disease in many states.Unfortunately, heartworm disease is spreading throughout the country. Veterinarians are using heartworm prevention to slow the progression of this parasite. However, you just convinced many viewers that veterinarians are only out for the money .
Heartworm dangers vary from state to state. They are delivered by mosquitos during sustained periods of warm weather (according to U-Penn Vet School) and are a problem during mosquito season, not during cold winters. Yet some vets and manufacturers still push the meds year round. I just want dog "parents" to become educated and avoid using toxic meds when they're not necessary in their area. Don't you?
Google this study: 'Seasonality of Heartworm Infection and Implications for Chemoprophylaxis'. It supports the claim that many vets EXAGGERATE the true risk of HW and over-prescribe medication for it. Google 'Citadel Tibetan Mastiff Heartworm Timing' for a summary of that study's findings, and reproductions of maps to help owners find out what dosing schedule is best for your region.
Thanks for your comment. U Penn Vet school has done terrific work in this area. The Tibetan Mastiff piece is almost identical to the information I give in my book, Scared Poopless. Drug companies try to scare us into medicating during times of the year when heartworms are not transmitted. It's all about money and manipulating us through fear.
Yes, you got this right. Where I live in the far Southeast, we have to medicate our dogs for heartworms all year long because mosquitos hatch in our area the entire year. But a responsible vet will tell you what meds are necessary for winter and summer, and when to rotate medications so it doesn't put a strain on the dog.
You say BAD vets perform declawing and debarking procedures. Sometimes these procedures are an owners last resort to solving behavioral problems. BAD vets dont euthanize completely healthy animals for no reason, but sometimes they must offer solutions to unwanted behaviors. These procedures should only be used as a last resort, but many animals would be surrendered to a shelter with a high probability of euthanasia without them.
All she is saying is not to totally trus a vet you dont know - she isnt saying vets are out to hurt your pet. If you get a child minder you get refrences and do some checking up on them first, thats not to say child minders are out to hurt children.
How very off base you are. Consider: the current recommendation, for dogs as well as cats is 3 year vaccines, vs. annual vaccines. This is great news for vets and pets, especially for small breeds like your malteses which are prone to severe reactions. Every vet I know follows this, and doesn't wince once at whether their pocket is being properly lined. This has been sought for years and we finally have the research to feel safe not vaccinating annually.
This is ridiculous. I'm currently studying for vet school and I must say that VETERINARIANS ARE NOT OUT TO HURT YOUR PETS! The very reason I first got interested in vet school was because i have pets myself and I know how hard it is to treat sick animals and lose pets. If veterinarians got so much out of KILLING PRECIOUS PETS like this cruella deville look like wants to make you think, then more people would pursue to be vets. What do you think it takes to open a practice, lady?
I have worked as a Veterinary Technician for nearly 20 years now and I can tell you that although most Veterinarians aren't out to hurt animals, some WILL skate around mistakes in order to avoid hurting themselves and their business.
I have worked for Veterinarians that have lied to clients, have screwed up in surgery and done some pretty shady things to "cover it up", etc.
No, Vets are not out to kill animals because there is is no profit in that. If they care so much about animals why are thier prices so criminally high..?
I put my boxer down last month, he started having seizures and in a matter of 2 days was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer..the bill $1750.00 with the euthanasia over $2000.00...!
K9Author makes some valid points.You are the one that is ridiculous.
Wow, you should change vets. The vet I worked for had the euthinasia itself cost $35. Perhaps it has risen some since the economy. Perhaps the expense was the way you cared for his body? I know that pet creamatories are almost cruel to the memory of the pet in the way they charge so much money. I'm sorry for your loss.
And true, vets want to help your pet, not kill it.
Jess, why not argue my facts instead of resorting to personal insults? Or, I'd be happy to put you in touch with the vets who advised me, and you can argue facts with them. Like me, they believe that low-quality foods and over-vaccination are seriously damaging the health of our pets.
How would you suggest feeding your pet? Making your own food to feed your pet will most likely not provide enough nutrition for your animal. You would have to include so many ingredients that it would be extremely expensive and time time consuming. Just because a vet's office isn't open on the weekend doesn't make them a bad vet. Doctor's offices also close on the weekends. You have the choice to take your pet to an emergency clinic, and informing clients about parasites is responsible!
Dogs are mammals and are very similar to humans. We can feed them, with a little study, just as we feed ourselves. Why would keeping them alive be more difficult than keeping ourselves alive? Why would highly processed food be good for animals but bad for humans? Also, I'm not against clinics closing on weekends -- except when sick animals are left there unattended or attended by an untrained sitter and the clients aren't told. Re parasites: inform but don't scare.
To slightly correct you.....Feeding your pets with the Manufacturers pet food will most probably NOT be good for your pet. I feed my dogs with fresh meats and some packaged food. Also, you don`t need to include many ingredients that are as you say: `extreeemely expensive`. My dogs will eat vegetables, even nuts...many foods that your dog etc., has never tried can be introduced so as they get well fed. Ask yourself, what would a dog in the wild eat? Your statement is loved by dog food companies.
You wrote:" To slightly correct you.....Feeding your pets with the Manufacturers pet food will most probably NOT be good for your pet." I'm confused. I don't believe in feed processed foods. I feed my dogs fresh, organic meats, poultry, fish and veggies.
First, what kind of screen name for a caring vet is Intimidator?
Second, I give many of my books away and sell them at cost to charities. My proceeds go to animal groups.
Third, my book is $22.97 for one (with quantity discounts) and comes with a firefight alert sticker for pets and a free audio on nutrition.
Fourth, I'm not at all against vets making money. I am against over-vaccination and medication for profit. And also against vets who intimidate their clients, Dr. Intimidator.
I do find her statement "profit-driven vets" quite ironic though. You see, if you visit her website (which is set up in the same format as those muscle building and male enhancement sites btw) she is selling books for about $25-$30 each......if she was truly an animal lover wouldn't she give them away free?!
folks, this lady is suffering from a clear case of anthropomorphism. Vets aren't out to get you and we have nothing but love for your animals.
I agree you are money grabbing greedy uncaring people. I just nearly lost a dog because one of you prescribed a drug for one of my dogs. 2 capsules and he went into complete collapse. I checked on the drug makers website and in the trial out of 107 dogs 5 died, and 93 YES 93 had serious side effects!!!!
I took my dog to a natural practitioner who is working hard to save him. I am furious that you use a drug that if it was for humans would never be allowed to be licensed!
..played with the credentials. Do online research to make sure the university was not put on probation any time recently. If it was on probation at one point in the last few years. Check to see why, it may be that a simple thing was out of place during annual inspection. Seeing where your vet was educated has a large influence on what he/she does
This seems like a miscommunication of client to vet. Yes, some vets are bad, just like some doctors for humans can be. However, this is harder to do now with the difficulty of becoming a vet. Most colleges now have a strict screening program.
For example, Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine has a strict program [I'm trying to get in at the moment, it is a hard curriculum]. Annually, close to 900 people apply, only 90 getting accepted. They vet should also have his/her diploma dis..
What is "titer testing?" My old Vet told me to use Ivermectin on Kaine for his Demodex, without telling me that it leads to death, especially in Collies. I told her no, and used lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and took out all sugar and wheat from Kaine's diet. And guess what? He was cured. No more demodex and I didn't use any dangerous methods either.
In my tragic experience, any vet who recommends major surgery (splenectomy) on older pet, is extraordinarily dangerous---any vet who dispenses prednisone or rimadyl is a pharmaceutical criminal--any vet who doesn't tell you that annual vaccinations are needless for pet health, is a CROOK, any emergency vet who "prospects" pet for major surgery (for reason other than what pet was brought in for) is a GHOUL ready to KILL your pet to fund his/her bank account---PHARMACEUTICAL PROSTITUTES!!
skirts365 1 year ago
I am a UK veterinarian and it may be different here to the US. However, I think it is important to get some balance before tagging vets as either good or bad.
No owner is bound to take a vet's advice and if you are not comfortable with that advice, or indeed any aspect of the vet's care, then TALK TO YOUR VET ABOUT YOUR CONCERNS before trailing off to find another, if need be.
The vast majority of vets wish to treat patients successfully and WITH the owner's trust and understanding.
lennox2 1 year ago 3
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AnimalNaturopath 2 years ago
This is exactly WHY I became an Animal Naturopath rather than a vet! Even though I've spent 20 years studying - I feel it was worth every minute. Information like this just reminds WHY it was.
AnimalNaturopath 2 years ago
What do you consider a good vet? Maybe a video on the topic?
adamatova 2 years ago 3
I must say I'm a little disturbed by your video. I agree with what you say that people should be informed about their personal and their pet's health care but there are some inconsistencies with your statements. You tell people that they should be wary of Vets who use scare tactics about parasites. Understandable. However, aren't you using scare tactics about vets. Granted some of your scares are valid reasons, but my point is vets use these tactics similar, Because few people listen otherwise
TurboRod2000 2 years ago 12
I think the biggest problem I have is that pet owners will choose to listen to people like you about pet care instead of the hundreds of thousands of man hours of research behind veterinary medicine. I understand your message isn't meant to be one of ANTI VET but rather that of Anti BAD Vet. I fear most people see it as ANTI ALL VETS. I really think a new video would go along way with less scare tactics and more pertinent information. i.e. drop the "50% of vets graduated in the bottom half" line
TurboRod2000 2 years ago 17
2 of 2 FULL BRED IS INBRED!!!! and when you buy or adopt a fully bred animal you have already set yourself up for enormous veterinarian
LETMEINGUYS 2 years ago
1 of 2 ***** NOTE TO JAN *******I have been a Veterinarian Technician for 12 years and I have to say a few things.You mentioned animals with diabetes, cancer, skin issues and outdated methods of care right? did you happen to mention or even research the fact that most of these problems are due to the inbreeding of animals aka known as full bred and the geographical location in which these ailing animals reside?
LETMEINGUYS 2 years ago
I believe my vet malpracticed my dog last night. He is profit driven.
My dog was brought in for breathing problems. But after seeing the vet & right after doing an x-ray my dog now cant move her rear leg.
Her condition has worsen considerably last night. I dont trust this vet. Now it seems we might have to put her down.
Jenfucius 2 years ago
Jenfucius, if you can, get another opinion. Another vet may see things differently and give you dog a chance. I wish you the best of luck.
K9Author 2 years ago
Thanks K9.
I think we will do that today. I greatly appreciate your support & suggestions. As you probably know as a pet owner know how stressful this can be for us.
Jenfucius 2 years ago
Hi K9 author...I would like to bring up an often disregarded view on declawing cats...often times diabetic owners and elderly choose to declaw their cats because otherwise their fragile skin can be mutilated...now it is a tough decision I'm sure for them, and I don't know that I would choose this route myself, but it is an interesting and a perspective not normally thought of. There are also better ways of declawing now...many clinics have lasers to perform the surgery. Less complications occur.
dvm3312 2 years ago
I will commend on you on stressing the importance of yearly check ups & where appropriate, wellness blood testing. However, I will disagree, and support the idea of preventative medicine. Are you saying that we should ignore the risk of zoonoses such as roundworm? I don't think I'd risk my children's health.
camfay77 2 years ago 4
I'm going to take issue with 4:56 - "Research natural, non toxic solutions." I think the whole 'natural' philosophy is a little misguided, albeit well meaning. Spider bites, deadly nightshade and anthrax are all natural, but not good for you. See where I'm going with this? Whether something is natural or not is irrelevant. What is relevant is whether the substance is (a) effective and (b) safe and when not completely safe, (c) the benefits outweight the risks..
camfay77 2 years ago 6
We changed our vet when he took xrays of our dog that were put in another dogs notes, also; the xray was mis-read because it had been under-exposed. The dog got the wrong diagnosis. The care was disgusting, we now have a great vet. But we are thinking NOT to vaccinate every year as put out to be crucial. But if people stop vaccinating, the kennels won`t take them when people go on holiday. You have to show the kennels the vaccination certificates. Yep, just follow the money trail though. Thanks.
girlznguitarz 2 years ago
Most people don't mistrust vets. Yet vets, despite numerous studies and advice from experts to the contrary, over-vaccinate. It's expensive and too often causes lifelong health problems. Re meds: most are tested for only short periods and the FDA says underreporting of adverse reactions, both for animal and human drugs, is rampant. They estimate only 1% get reported. Even when there were hundreds of death from Proheart 6, the drug wasn't pulled. It was voluntarily withdrawn.
K9Author 2 years ago
I think it's really sad that so many of you out there have such a high degree of mistrust in your vets. The vast majority of them go into this field because they are passionate about their job and despite the claims to the contrary are vastly underpaid when compared to other health field professions. If it were about the money they would have chosen human medicine. And I personally trust medications that have been through rigorous drug trials rather than holistic meds that aren't regulated.
belisama1979 2 years ago 4
Well you say that you trust medicines that have been through thorough rigorous trials.....so i guess you don`t touch medicines right? It`s a falicy to believe that most meds go through these trials, it is NOT the truth. and indeed animal medicines even less so....do the research and you`ll soon see. Vaccinations both human and animal, contain poisons like `mercury`....the second most poisonous substance to man.
girlznguitarz 2 years ago
wow...thank u for this...i didn't trust my vet because he gave my chihuahua a spinal stretch that looked painful and completely unnecessary. Also, another vet gave our parent's dog a steroid that killed him with an enlarged heart and stomach ulcer.
wendy3711 2 years ago
Dear Jan,
I've been reading Scared Poopless and finding all I'm doing wrong (& some right) with my 7 mo. old male Maltese. We find your book fun & informative. My vet does not want to neuter my little guy til he's 10 mo., citing reduced risk and health problems. Also, my Maltese has not nearly completed teething, especially the front teeth. Is that a problem? I want to get him neutered and retained baby teeth pulled at the same time. I would love if you have time to offer me your opinions!
annkg1 2 years ago
Hello Jan,
Thank you for your video's
Any thoughts on raw food diet for dogs?
I just lost another Boxer to cancer.
Oh...and you look sexy to me !
Regards
Nachrichten69 2 years ago
I am an advocate of raw diets IF you educate yourself about canine diet requirements, attend to calcium needs and are careful with hygiene. I am not an advocate of highly processed foods, especially "grocery store" brands.
K9Author 2 years ago
Good for you...raw food is the best. High in vitamins, minerals. Whilst processed food has had most of the goodness removed in cooking, not to mention the enzymes that are needed to digest them.And processed can be full of additives, colourants....why does my dog need colourant? he really dosn`t give a hoot what colour his food is.....so long as it`s tasty.
girlznguitarz 2 years ago
You actually described a lot of back yard breeders. They actually post about their 7-in-1 vaccines and cut up puppies tails and ears. They also recommend declawing. You also need to state that bad vets are also biased. The vet I took my cat to basically told me she had IBS, would never be normal, would need expensive surgery, dogs are better than cats, etc. She was just having a bad reaction to Advantage. I figured it out by myself and found a much better vet and use Revolution now. Good video.
Workaholic313 2 years ago
Like every profession there are always a few bad apples but that is not the majority! And of course Cruella here has 8 years of university of education to back up her ideas. Whatever. Just another flake.
sweatpea22 2 years ago
So you don't like my hair? Too bad. Why not comment on a specific inaccuracy rather than throw insults? Insulting is just easier, I guess.
K9Author 2 years ago
Jan point may be partially valid, I do not see her evidence? In not recommending heartworm prevention in the southern States, is rather crazy. In my practice alone, we do over 100 laboratory confirmed treatments per year, and euthanasia over 20-30 per year for end stage heartworm disease. I would be glad to put my education, and experience of being a honest veterinarian for 28 years, and my masters of Public Health, against your opinions. (My field is in zoonotic diseases, epidemiology).
dvmmph 2 years ago 6
You also bring up that veterinarians use scare tactics to sell anti-parasitic drugs. Heartworm disease kill dogs by compromising the hearts ability to pump blood. Up to 80% of dogs not on heartworm prevention is infected with this disease in many states.Unfortunately, heartworm disease is spreading throughout the country. Veterinarians are using heartworm prevention to slow the progression of this parasite. However, you just convinced many viewers that veterinarians are only out for the money .
purplefox11007 3 years ago 3
Heartworm dangers vary from state to state. They are delivered by mosquitos during sustained periods of warm weather (according to U-Penn Vet School) and are a problem during mosquito season, not during cold winters. Yet some vets and manufacturers still push the meds year round. I just want dog "parents" to become educated and avoid using toxic meds when they're not necessary in their area. Don't you?
K9Author 2 years ago
Google this study: 'Seasonality of Heartworm Infection and Implications for Chemoprophylaxis'. It supports the claim that many vets EXAGGERATE the true risk of HW and over-prescribe medication for it. Google 'Citadel Tibetan Mastiff Heartworm Timing' for a summary of that study's findings, and reproductions of maps to help owners find out what dosing schedule is best for your region.
Rietto 2 years ago
Thanks for your comment. U Penn Vet school has done terrific work in this area. The Tibetan Mastiff piece is almost identical to the information I give in my book, Scared Poopless. Drug companies try to scare us into medicating during times of the year when heartworms are not transmitted. It's all about money and manipulating us through fear.
K9Author 2 years ago
Yes, you got this right. Where I live in the far Southeast, we have to medicate our dogs for heartworms all year long because mosquitos hatch in our area the entire year. But a responsible vet will tell you what meds are necessary for winter and summer, and when to rotate medications so it doesn't put a strain on the dog.
Flufferz626 2 years ago
You say BAD vets perform declawing and debarking procedures. Sometimes these procedures are an owners last resort to solving behavioral problems. BAD vets dont euthanize completely healthy animals for no reason, but sometimes they must offer solutions to unwanted behaviors. These procedures should only be used as a last resort, but many animals would be surrendered to a shelter with a high probability of euthanasia without them.
purplefox11007 3 years ago 3
All she is saying is not to totally trus a vet you dont know - she isnt saying vets are out to hurt your pet. If you get a child minder you get refrences and do some checking up on them first, thats not to say child minders are out to hurt children.
lwouldliketoknow 3 years ago
How very off base you are. Consider: the current recommendation, for dogs as well as cats is 3 year vaccines, vs. annual vaccines. This is great news for vets and pets, especially for small breeds like your malteses which are prone to severe reactions. Every vet I know follows this, and doesn't wince once at whether their pocket is being properly lined. This has been sought for years and we finally have the research to feel safe not vaccinating annually.
winterfire1203 3 years ago
This is ridiculous. I'm currently studying for vet school and I must say that VETERINARIANS ARE NOT OUT TO HURT YOUR PETS! The very reason I first got interested in vet school was because i have pets myself and I know how hard it is to treat sick animals and lose pets. If veterinarians got so much out of KILLING PRECIOUS PETS like this cruella deville look like wants to make you think, then more people would pursue to be vets. What do you think it takes to open a practice, lady?
NightHour13 3 years ago
I have worked as a Veterinary Technician for nearly 20 years now and I can tell you that although most Veterinarians aren't out to hurt animals, some WILL skate around mistakes in order to avoid hurting themselves and their business.
I have worked for Veterinarians that have lied to clients, have screwed up in surgery and done some pretty shady things to "cover it up", etc.
MissBaltimore 2 years ago 4
No, Vets are not out to kill animals because there is is no profit in that. If they care so much about animals why are thier prices so criminally high..?
I put my boxer down last month, he started having seizures and in a matter of 2 days was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer..the bill $1750.00 with the euthanasia over $2000.00...!
K9Author makes some valid points.You are the one that is ridiculous.
Nachrichten69 2 years ago
Wow, you should change vets. The vet I worked for had the euthinasia itself cost $35. Perhaps it has risen some since the economy. Perhaps the expense was the way you cared for his body? I know that pet creamatories are almost cruel to the memory of the pet in the way they charge so much money. I'm sorry for your loss.
And true, vets want to help your pet, not kill it.
Flufferz626 2 years ago
Jess, why not argue my facts instead of resorting to personal insults? Or, I'd be happy to put you in touch with the vets who advised me, and you can argue facts with them. Like me, they believe that low-quality foods and over-vaccination are seriously damaging the health of our pets.
K9Author 3 years ago
How would you suggest feeding your pet? Making your own food to feed your pet will most likely not provide enough nutrition for your animal. You would have to include so many ingredients that it would be extremely expensive and time time consuming. Just because a vet's office isn't open on the weekend doesn't make them a bad vet. Doctor's offices also close on the weekends. You have the choice to take your pet to an emergency clinic, and informing clients about parasites is responsible!
diwolu1 2 years ago
Dogs are mammals and are very similar to humans. We can feed them, with a little study, just as we feed ourselves. Why would keeping them alive be more difficult than keeping ourselves alive? Why would highly processed food be good for animals but bad for humans? Also, I'm not against clinics closing on weekends -- except when sick animals are left there unattended or attended by an untrained sitter and the clients aren't told. Re parasites: inform but don't scare.
K9Author 2 years ago
To slightly correct you.....Feeding your pets with the Manufacturers pet food will most probably NOT be good for your pet. I feed my dogs with fresh meats and some packaged food. Also, you don`t need to include many ingredients that are as you say: `extreeemely expensive`. My dogs will eat vegetables, even nuts...many foods that your dog etc., has never tried can be introduced so as they get well fed. Ask yourself, what would a dog in the wild eat? Your statement is loved by dog food companies.
girlznguitarz 2 years ago
You wrote:" To slightly correct you.....Feeding your pets with the Manufacturers pet food will most probably NOT be good for your pet." I'm confused. I don't believe in feed processed foods. I feed my dogs fresh, organic meats, poultry, fish and veggies.
K9Author 2 years ago
This woman is severely troubled. She must not of gotten into vet school. Very sad for her.
JessPDVM 3 years ago
First, what kind of screen name for a caring vet is Intimidator?
Second, I give many of my books away and sell them at cost to charities. My proceeds go to animal groups.
Third, my book is $22.97 for one (with quantity discounts) and comes with a firefight alert sticker for pets and a free audio on nutrition.
Fourth, I'm not at all against vets making money. I am against over-vaccination and medication for profit. And also against vets who intimidate their clients, Dr. Intimidator.
K9Author 3 years ago
Yup, we vets are money-hungry thieves.
I do find her statement "profit-driven vets" quite ironic though. You see, if you visit her website (which is set up in the same format as those muscle building and male enhancement sites btw) she is selling books for about $25-$30 each......if she was truly an animal lover wouldn't she give them away free?!
folks, this lady is suffering from a clear case of anthropomorphism. Vets aren't out to get you and we have nothing but love for your animals.
Intimidator355 3 years ago
I agree you are money grabbing greedy uncaring people. I just nearly lost a dog because one of you prescribed a drug for one of my dogs. 2 capsules and he went into complete collapse. I checked on the drug makers website and in the trial out of 107 dogs 5 died, and 93 YES 93 had serious side effects!!!!
I took my dog to a natural practitioner who is working hard to save him. I am furious that you use a drug that if it was for humans would never be allowed to be licensed!
AnimalRightsUnited 3 years ago
..played with the credentials. Do online research to make sure the university was not put on probation any time recently. If it was on probation at one point in the last few years. Check to see why, it may be that a simple thing was out of place during annual inspection. Seeing where your vet was educated has a large influence on what he/she does
Flufferz626 3 years ago
This seems like a miscommunication of client to vet. Yes, some vets are bad, just like some doctors for humans can be. However, this is harder to do now with the difficulty of becoming a vet. Most colleges now have a strict screening program.
For example, Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine has a strict program [I'm trying to get in at the moment, it is a hard curriculum]. Annually, close to 900 people apply, only 90 getting accepted. They vet should also have his/her diploma dis..
Flufferz626 3 years ago
What is "titer testing?" My old Vet told me to use Ivermectin on Kaine for his Demodex, without telling me that it leads to death, especially in Collies. I told her no, and used lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and took out all sugar and wheat from Kaine's diet. And guess what? He was cured. No more demodex and I didn't use any dangerous methods either.
Woofs & Wags,
Ashley & Kaine
hunkymonkeykaine 3 years ago
Every vet should watch this video. Most should be ashamed of themselves. Dog lovers MUST watch it.
Doc4Dogs 3 years ago
This is a video that everyone with a dog or cat should watch. One thing I know--I need to change vets
rrsca 3 years ago