All of this is unnecessary. The folks where I live can’t afford any vet “care” and surprise surprise—local dogs live to their late teens/early 20s. Vibrantly healthy. That’s right. Just like it used to be before big pharma-backed vet schools became the thing. Toxic shots, toxic monthly pesticide applications for fleas, ticks and heartworm, toxic chemical de-wormers that poison our pets, neutering and spaying which stops the reproductive hormones necessary for the overall health of the dog (women are always given hormones after a hysterectomy, why aren’t pets?). The industry is rich off the love and caring of pet owners. They promote ill health in our pets because shareholders want to see big profits. Instead of taking this issue further down the rabbit hole with all of your ideas that cover up the “symptoms”, get to the bottom of why our pets get so sick. Like their humans. It’s right there before your eyes.
Thank you, EC, for sharing your thoughts and experiences regarding pet care. I appreciate your passion and concern for the well-being of animals. It's always valuable to hear different perspectives, especially from those who have seen positive outcomes with alternative approaches.
My goal is to ensure that all pets receive the best possible care, and we understand that there are various ways to achieve this. Your insights remind us of the importance of considering diverse viewpoints and the need for ongoing dialogue in the animal welfare community.
I am committed to exploring and discussing all aspects of pet health and care, and your feedback is an important part of that conversation. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and share your perspective.
Thank you, Ed, for your research and suggestions. You know, with the ongoing social, cultural and political controversies that wear us down, these human efforts to help our pets and their care takers is uplifting to my soul.
Ed, thanks for another informative message. One thing we should NOT do is harass our veterinarians or their office staff. What it costs to run a vet clinic is not their fault. I read not long ago that veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates. Their years of college is very expensive, running a practice is expensive, and they see a lot of heart breaking cases of abuse and neglect. So it's not just the sad days when a pet has to be euthanized. Please show gratitude for your vet and their staff! Pet insurance might be good for young animals, but I always adopt older animals from the shelter and they are "uninsurable." As for getting financial help, RedRover, an org I've mentioned before, has a Relief program that provides monetary grants for pet owners who can't afford urgently needed care. Visit https://redrover.org/relief/
I'm a veterinarian in France and I can confirm Jan's comment about veterinarians and suicide. We know personally at least 6 veterinarians of our generation who committed suicide. 😢
Oh, that's heartbreaking. When I see our vet, I always make a point of showing my gratitude, not only to the doctor, but to the people who sit at the front desk. You can tell they've been verbally abused when you see signs in the waiting room, saying basically "Please treat our staff with kindness and respect, they're working hard to take care of your pets and those of our other clients.
Thank you, Lorraine, for reaching out and sharing your personal experience as a veterinarian in France. Your confirmation of Jan's comment about the high suicide rates among veterinarians is deeply concerning and highlights a critical issue within the profession.
I am committed to raising awareness and advocating for better mental health support for veterinarians worldwide. Your input is invaluable, and I appreciate your willingness to shed light on this important topic.
Thank you, Jan, for your thoughtful note and for highlighting such important points. I agree that we should always show gratitude and respect for our veterinarians and their staff, who work tirelessly under challenging conditions.
Your mention of the limitations of pet insurance for older adopted animals is insightful. It’s wonderful to hear about programs like RedRover Relief that provide financial assistance for urgent veterinary care. These resources are invaluable for pet owners who may be struggling to afford necessary treatments.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for being an advocate for both animal welfare and the well-being of our veterinary professionals.
I have worked with animals over 30 yrs. Rescue/rehab and allopathic medicine for more than half of that. When I switched to natural medicine and real food, I found it decreased the need for sick care almost entirely. A massive cost savings.
It also drastically affected the more common behavioral issues we see that cause people to surrender or euthanize the animal.
Exception is true emergencies, which are rare.
*Use what God gave us so the animals can truly thrive. This is what love looks like!
I did not know better, until I did. Once you know the truth, you cannot go back to the lie.
Not if you’re in it for the right reasons.
This would force the traditional allopathic model of vet med to collapse… as it would for human care.
This is what I advocate for now! It isn’t easy to start off, but the end results are worth it. 🙏
Thank you, James, for sharing your experiences and insights! It's wonderful to hear about the positive impact that natural medicine and real food have had on your animals' health and behavior.
I appreciate your perspective on the importance of alternative treatments and the benefits they can bring. It's clear that you have a deep commitment to providing the best care for your animals, and your advocacy for these methods is commendable.
The article aims to address the various challenges pet owners face, including the rising costs of veterinary care, and to explore different strategies that can help - and specifically what local and national animal welfare organizations can do to help.
Your approach to using natural remedies and holistic care is an important part of this broader conversation. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments and for being an advocate for animal welfare. Together, we can work towards a more compassionate and effective system for all pet owners.
I absolutely agree with all that you've said. There are many resources available to help! There would be even more if more people would volunteer their time in support of animal welfare organizations. Helping animals helps people!
There are lots of resources popping up to learn how to treat our own animals as well. I have used colloidal silver to heal wounds on my dog, chickens and respiratory infections in my cats that is cheap and easy to administer, along with other alternative treatments as things come up. My animals respond well to tuning forks, reiki, acupuncture, etcetera. It's more and more difficult to even go to a vet where I live because they push the poison jabs and false paradigms on our animals just like they do on humans. They are passing laws that these "shots" are mandatory for the animal to be seen and I won't do it as I know it is not necessary under any circumstance. Obviously most people working with animals want to help them, but few are aware of the greater plan for profit over animal welfare and continue to push the harmful treatments, so like humans, I try to only use with emergency situations if I can help it. :( I found a great vet, but I am not sure how much longer they will allow those that don't go along with the status quo, just as we've witnessed with humans the past 4 years. I fear the fake bird scare propaganda will only drive this further home. The alternative options are not going to be as easy for people to find or consider in becoming the best caretaker they can for their furry companions. Between the rising cost and rising awareness of animal owners, I don't know how things can keep going in the same trajectory. Unfortunately rescues usually chip and vaccinate as well. My cat needed surgery when I first got him and they woulndn't operate without the harmful rabies shot, which I have had enormous guilt and angst about since, hoping I can forgive myself for I was trying to help him, and that my cat can forgive me too. The underbelly of it all is the drug pushes, pharma has the greater grip over the entire system.
Thank you, Angela, for sharing your thoughts and experiences regarding the challenges in veterinary care and the use of alternative treatments for pets. Your dedication to finding ways to care for your animals is commendable.
It's clear that rising costs and the increasing push for certain medical treatments can create difficult situations for pet owners. Exploring alternative treatments like colloidal silver, reiki, acupuncture, and others can be valuable options, especially when they prove effective for your pets.
Your concerns about mandatory vaccinations and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on veterinary practices are shared by many. It's important to have open conversations with veterinarians about the best care for your pets, and finding a vet who respects your preferences and concerns is crucial.
Animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals must work together to ensure that pet care remains accessible and affordable while respecting the diverse perspectives of pet owners. By advocating for more affordable care options, promoting pet insurance, and supporting legislative changes, we can strive to create a more equitable system.
Thank you again for your insights. Your commitment to your pets' well-being is inspiring, and your voice is important in the ongoing conversation about the future of veterinary care.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️Thank you. It is so wonderful to see people like yourself advocating for solutions for those that have no voice and be open to alternate voices at the same time. I love animals so much, they are possibly our greatest teachers and deserve the best. To be a guardian of faithful loving furry companions to walk through life is an incredible blessing and responsibility.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts. It’s heartwarming to hear from someone who deeply values the well-being of animals and recognizes the incredible responsibility and blessing of being their guardian.
Your appreciation for advocating for solutions and being open to alternative voices is encouraging. Animals have so much to teach us, and they deserve the very best care and love. Together, by exploring various approaches and working towards a more compassionate system, we can ensure that all pets receive the care they need.
Thank you again for your support and for being a voice for our furry companions.
Great article. Full of ideas. Thank you!
Thank you, Kim!
All of this is unnecessary. The folks where I live can’t afford any vet “care” and surprise surprise—local dogs live to their late teens/early 20s. Vibrantly healthy. That’s right. Just like it used to be before big pharma-backed vet schools became the thing. Toxic shots, toxic monthly pesticide applications for fleas, ticks and heartworm, toxic chemical de-wormers that poison our pets, neutering and spaying which stops the reproductive hormones necessary for the overall health of the dog (women are always given hormones after a hysterectomy, why aren’t pets?). The industry is rich off the love and caring of pet owners. They promote ill health in our pets because shareholders want to see big profits. Instead of taking this issue further down the rabbit hole with all of your ideas that cover up the “symptoms”, get to the bottom of why our pets get so sick. Like their humans. It’s right there before your eyes.
Thank you, EC, for sharing your thoughts and experiences regarding pet care. I appreciate your passion and concern for the well-being of animals. It's always valuable to hear different perspectives, especially from those who have seen positive outcomes with alternative approaches.
My goal is to ensure that all pets receive the best possible care, and we understand that there are various ways to achieve this. Your insights remind us of the importance of considering diverse viewpoints and the need for ongoing dialogue in the animal welfare community.
I am committed to exploring and discussing all aspects of pet health and care, and your feedback is an important part of that conversation. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and share your perspective.
Thank you, Ed, for your research and suggestions. You know, with the ongoing social, cultural and political controversies that wear us down, these human efforts to help our pets and their care takers is uplifting to my soul.
Thank you, Elyse! You made my day!
I’ll be reading tomorrow and sharing!
Ed, thanks for another informative message. One thing we should NOT do is harass our veterinarians or their office staff. What it costs to run a vet clinic is not their fault. I read not long ago that veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates. Their years of college is very expensive, running a practice is expensive, and they see a lot of heart breaking cases of abuse and neglect. So it's not just the sad days when a pet has to be euthanized. Please show gratitude for your vet and their staff! Pet insurance might be good for young animals, but I always adopt older animals from the shelter and they are "uninsurable." As for getting financial help, RedRover, an org I've mentioned before, has a Relief program that provides monetary grants for pet owners who can't afford urgently needed care. Visit https://redrover.org/relief/
I'm a veterinarian in France and I can confirm Jan's comment about veterinarians and suicide. We know personally at least 6 veterinarians of our generation who committed suicide. 😢
Oh, that's heartbreaking. When I see our vet, I always make a point of showing my gratitude, not only to the doctor, but to the people who sit at the front desk. You can tell they've been verbally abused when you see signs in the waiting room, saying basically "Please treat our staff with kindness and respect, they're working hard to take care of your pets and those of our other clients.
Thank you, Lorraine, for reaching out and sharing your personal experience as a veterinarian in France. Your confirmation of Jan's comment about the high suicide rates among veterinarians is deeply concerning and highlights a critical issue within the profession.
I am committed to raising awareness and advocating for better mental health support for veterinarians worldwide. Your input is invaluable, and I appreciate your willingness to shed light on this important topic.
Thank you, Jan, for your thoughtful note and for highlighting such important points. I agree that we should always show gratitude and respect for our veterinarians and their staff, who work tirelessly under challenging conditions.
Your mention of the limitations of pet insurance for older adopted animals is insightful. It’s wonderful to hear about programs like RedRover Relief that provide financial assistance for urgent veterinary care. These resources are invaluable for pet owners who may be struggling to afford necessary treatments.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for being an advocate for both animal welfare and the well-being of our veterinary professionals.
I have worked with animals over 30 yrs. Rescue/rehab and allopathic medicine for more than half of that. When I switched to natural medicine and real food, I found it decreased the need for sick care almost entirely. A massive cost savings.
It also drastically affected the more common behavioral issues we see that cause people to surrender or euthanize the animal.
Exception is true emergencies, which are rare.
*Use what God gave us so the animals can truly thrive. This is what love looks like!
I did not know better, until I did. Once you know the truth, you cannot go back to the lie.
Not if you’re in it for the right reasons.
This would force the traditional allopathic model of vet med to collapse… as it would for human care.
This is what I advocate for now! It isn’t easy to start off, but the end results are worth it. 🙏
Thank you, James, for sharing your experiences and insights! It's wonderful to hear about the positive impact that natural medicine and real food have had on your animals' health and behavior.
I appreciate your perspective on the importance of alternative treatments and the benefits they can bring. It's clear that you have a deep commitment to providing the best care for your animals, and your advocacy for these methods is commendable.
The article aims to address the various challenges pet owners face, including the rising costs of veterinary care, and to explore different strategies that can help - and specifically what local and national animal welfare organizations can do to help.
Your approach to using natural remedies and holistic care is an important part of this broader conversation. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments and for being an advocate for animal welfare. Together, we can work towards a more compassionate and effective system for all pet owners.
I absolutely agree with all that you've said. There are many resources available to help! There would be even more if more people would volunteer their time in support of animal welfare organizations. Helping animals helps people!
So true! Animals make better people!
This is a great piece of work, Ed. Thanks for sharing your storehouse of knowledge.
Thank you, Gary! Hopefully the local and national orgs will step up!
There are lots of resources popping up to learn how to treat our own animals as well. I have used colloidal silver to heal wounds on my dog, chickens and respiratory infections in my cats that is cheap and easy to administer, along with other alternative treatments as things come up. My animals respond well to tuning forks, reiki, acupuncture, etcetera. It's more and more difficult to even go to a vet where I live because they push the poison jabs and false paradigms on our animals just like they do on humans. They are passing laws that these "shots" are mandatory for the animal to be seen and I won't do it as I know it is not necessary under any circumstance. Obviously most people working with animals want to help them, but few are aware of the greater plan for profit over animal welfare and continue to push the harmful treatments, so like humans, I try to only use with emergency situations if I can help it. :( I found a great vet, but I am not sure how much longer they will allow those that don't go along with the status quo, just as we've witnessed with humans the past 4 years. I fear the fake bird scare propaganda will only drive this further home. The alternative options are not going to be as easy for people to find or consider in becoming the best caretaker they can for their furry companions. Between the rising cost and rising awareness of animal owners, I don't know how things can keep going in the same trajectory. Unfortunately rescues usually chip and vaccinate as well. My cat needed surgery when I first got him and they woulndn't operate without the harmful rabies shot, which I have had enormous guilt and angst about since, hoping I can forgive myself for I was trying to help him, and that my cat can forgive me too. The underbelly of it all is the drug pushes, pharma has the greater grip over the entire system.
Thank you, Angela, for sharing your thoughts and experiences regarding the challenges in veterinary care and the use of alternative treatments for pets. Your dedication to finding ways to care for your animals is commendable.
It's clear that rising costs and the increasing push for certain medical treatments can create difficult situations for pet owners. Exploring alternative treatments like colloidal silver, reiki, acupuncture, and others can be valuable options, especially when they prove effective for your pets.
Your concerns about mandatory vaccinations and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on veterinary practices are shared by many. It's important to have open conversations with veterinarians about the best care for your pets, and finding a vet who respects your preferences and concerns is crucial.
Animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals must work together to ensure that pet care remains accessible and affordable while respecting the diverse perspectives of pet owners. By advocating for more affordable care options, promoting pet insurance, and supporting legislative changes, we can strive to create a more equitable system.
Thank you again for your insights. Your commitment to your pets' well-being is inspiring, and your voice is important in the ongoing conversation about the future of veterinary care.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️Thank you. It is so wonderful to see people like yourself advocating for solutions for those that have no voice and be open to alternate voices at the same time. I love animals so much, they are possibly our greatest teachers and deserve the best. To be a guardian of faithful loving furry companions to walk through life is an incredible blessing and responsibility.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts. It’s heartwarming to hear from someone who deeply values the well-being of animals and recognizes the incredible responsibility and blessing of being their guardian.
Your appreciation for advocating for solutions and being open to alternative voices is encouraging. Animals have so much to teach us, and they deserve the very best care and love. Together, by exploring various approaches and working towards a more compassionate system, we can ensure that all pets receive the care they need.
Thank you again for your support and for being a voice for our furry companions.