That’s fantastic! All natural remedies for your dog is just great. If your vet is open to alternatives at all, he should be reasonably content with what you’re doing. He might give you a speech, but if he accepts your decision in the end result, that’s all you really want. And if he doesn’t, then you might want to look for a vet who will.

I was surprised by my vet’s reaction when I decided to stop all the chemicals, poisons, drugs and vaccinations with my dogs – only once have I had an adverse comment, and this was by a locum vet – she really told me off – said I was being irresponsible, etc., etc., etc.

But the two permanent vets I’ve seen where I take my dogs have been very good. They advocate annual vaccinations for pets, but put up no argument when I said “No”. They try to prescribe steroids at every opportunity, but accept my decision not to give steroids to my dogs.

What does that tell you about the real need for these products?

It tells me that they’re not essential at all.

Don’t get me wrong – I do believe that medication has its place and may be required in certain instances. But if I can avoid using chemicals and poisons on my dogs’ skin and insides, I will.

Let us know your vet’s reaction when you take Sadee for her next visit.

Regards,
Brigitte

I’m so glad you’re looking into natural alternatives for your dog’s health. I know Sadie May will benefit from it.

As for the heartworm prevention – Parasite Dr – yes, when used as a prevention the recommendation is that you only need to give it for a three 3 week period once every 6 months.

You must have misunderstood what I was saying, as when I was talking about the daily dose, I was referring to a conventional heartworm prevention chemical tablet.

I’ve now clarified that aspect, and updated the post about heartworm prevention. Thanks for pointing out the confusion.

Regards,
Brigitte

In my last post I was asking about the natural flea and tick options to replace the Frontline Plus that I use and I decided to go with a topical called Natural Defense. I have it ordered but havent received. Also from what I had researched myself about vaccinations for our pets..and after reading your research…When my border collie is due again…she will not be receiving them..

Also I just received your latest Healthy Happy Dogs newsletter and once again, you tell me what I had recently read about Heartgard and such….So I checked out the product that you mentioned.. Parasite Dr. but was a little confused about the dosage..I thought you were saying you liked it because you give it everyday….but this e-mail I got back from Parasite Dr. says that you give it for 3 weeks every 6 months….I think thats what im reading…(see their message to me below):

” Hi Rick

Thank you for your query. Parasite Dr. should initially be dosed every 3 weeks and then the 3 week course repeated every 6 months as a preventative measure.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Regards,
Parasite Doctor advice ”

Anyway my question to you is ..do you give the Parasite Dr. to your pets 365 days a year or as the e-mail suggested…Maybe im just turned around…The product is a little pricey given everyday…but of course I cant put a price on Sadie Mays head.

Your doing great work Brigitte and doing a valuable service to us pet owners…Thanks…I dont know how this product deception can continue towards or family members we call our pets!

Rick