VETERINARY CARE
There is nothing worse that acquiring a beautiful puppy or dog and than having to end up with needless veterinary bills. I practice the “less is more” I call my “Do Nothing Policy”. In order for my dogs to live to the ripe old age of 11-13 years, they do not need “preventative” veterinary care. Period! My dogs are truly maintenance free, hard to believe, but it’s true. I require that you comply with my guidelines, which are also listed in your contract, and that means avoiding western medicine, in other words, the standard “preventative care” approach you’ll find with the majority of veterinarians who graduate in Veterinary Schools here in the United States.
While I don’t have any diseases as detected by standard DNA tests, some of my dogs have suffered from adverse reactions to an accumulation of drugs in their bodies. Drug sensitivities is one of the known issues with the German Shepherd breed and it’s due to their sensitive livers. Healthy immune systems are not fully developed until almost six months of age and the doping that occurs on our young pups is not tolerated by their developing livers. Regular parasitic control is the only preventative care I recommend. Fenbendazole and pyrantal on a bi-annual basis is fine for that. Some flea and tick medications like Simparica and long term use of metronidazole, a common anti-biotic, causes seizures. The rabies vaccine contains mercury, a known poison. The Food and Drug Administration issues warnings about these drugs, however most pet owners have no idea. (See see the print out below) I can provide a rabies exemption form for your vet, if the jurisdiction where you reside, requires it. What are the chances, your dog will end up exposed to a rabid animal or become infected by another diseased dog? Unlikely. If you’re worried about fleas and ticks, there are many homeopathic remedies as alternatives.
The pharmaceutical industry is the largest and most influential lobby in the United States. I use to be in pharmaceutical sales. If you want clues as to whether or not you have a routine veterinarian that practices standard “preventative care”, ask yourself, when was the last time you received a post card reminder in the mail or at your last visit, did they give you a card reminder? Other clues are when veterinarians push persuade pet owners to agree to lab work or other testing procedures by insinuating that the breed requires it. Medical intervention, just like in humans, actually will increase the mortality rate in my dogs. And if your dog does end up having some neurological issue, these veterinarians rarely accept blame. Nine times out of ten, a veterinarian will blame the problem on genetics or the breeder. Admittedly, breeders should not breed any dogs that are known to carry any known diseases or disorders. However the issue I’m talking about is adverse reactions caused by chemicals, which is entirely preventable. I keep in regular communication with breeders I respect and we are all in agreement about this. I’m sorry if that means leaving your current veterinarian, but I simply want to avoid any chance of an adverse reaction which can prevent your dog from living to 11-13 years of age mark.
Which leads me to my recommendations for a veterinarian. You want to look for a veterinarian who doesn’t practice “preventative” veterinary medicine. In other words, if you can find a veterinarian that practices holistic and/or homeopathic medicine, that is what I recommend. If you absolutely cannot find one of these kind of veterinarians, then I recommend that you just trust me. Honestly, my veterinarian has never met the majority of my dogs because they don’t need one! Here are a few reasons I prefer holistic veterinary care:
Focus on the whole animal:
Holistic vets consider a pet's diet, lifestyle, environment, and emotional state when diagnosing and treating health issues, not just the immediate symptoms.
Alternative therapies:
They may use complementary treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, herbal remedies, and nutritional therapy alongside conventional medicine.
Preventative approach:
Holistic vets often emphasize preventative measures like proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help prevent future health problems.
Addressing root causes:
Unlike traditional vets who might only treat symptoms, holistic vets aim to identify and address the underlying cause of a health issue.
