7 Things I Would Not Do Since Being a Retired Veterinarian

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  • @juneevans4394
    @juneevans4394 Рік тому +761

    I was a vet tech and I never thought I would hear these words from a veterinarian! You're awesome!

    • @RadicalMedico
      @RadicalMedico Рік тому +12

      exactly

    • @lesliebouchard6496
      @lesliebouchard6496 Рік тому +23

      he's BIG TIME Awesome !!

    • @lisetteem588
      @lisetteem588 Рік тому +4

      which words? about the teeth? I dont think vets know much about teeth.. I know radiologists dont.. it's hilarious the reports they write (because they have to) that come back to the dentist. basically stating the patient has teeth lol.

    • @pattiowensby7899
      @pattiowensby7899 Рік тому +13

      Its why he had to retire.

    • @lesliebouchard6496
      @lesliebouchard6496 Рік тому +6

      @@pattiowensby7899 obviously.... many Doctors have also for same reasons.

  • @alisontaylor4880
    @alisontaylor4880 Рік тому +450

    Also a retired veterinarian, and wish that my education had been more alternative in nature. I have learned so much since retirement through research on health,
    and realize that so many "regular" treatments that I was taught were either not effective or actually harmful. Thanks for telling the truth!

    • @twitchbiddy6880
      @twitchbiddy6880 Рік тому

      A bit like the human vaccines, as it turns out.

    • @factsmatter4030
      @factsmatter4030 Рік тому +23

      I hope more people will wake up to the HARM (not helping) to our animals and Humans #Factsmatter to us ALL

    • @rebeccatexaschick7621
      @rebeccatexaschick7621 Рік тому +15

      No harm in coming out of retirement. 😊

    • @ediewall6360
      @ediewall6360 Рік тому +11

      @@factsmatter4030 I am very anti “ hope” . Take action and tell your vets they must self educate and switch to holistic and homeopathic vets.

    • @rayeannebrewer1458
      @rayeannebrewer1458 Рік тому +8

      The truth is out at last! 😊

  • @danahowell115
    @danahowell115 Рік тому +176

    I was a Vet Tech for 12 years. I have only known one other Vet that would speak as boldly as you do. Thank you! I am tired of Vets talking down to me or “marking my chart” b/c I prefer a titer test rather than the annual vaccines!

    • @CRey-yx2ow
      @CRey-yx2ow Рік тому +16

      Thank you for sticking up for our pets!!! We need more people like you in this business. 😭😭😭

    • @rae984
      @rae984 4 місяці тому +1

      How expensive is a titer test?

    • @jrose8283
      @jrose8283 2 місяці тому

      What is a titer test?

    • @smvallet
      @smvallet Місяць тому

      @@jrose8283It’s a test for antibodies. If your pet shows antibodies for a specific disease, then they don’t necessarily need to get the vaccine.

  • @colleen6304
    @colleen6304 Рік тому +322

    Yeah, when my cat had UTI issues, my EX-vet tried to pawn off a medicated/prescription food specifically for feline UTIs. I did my due diligence for awhile until the cost of the food became too much for my grad student budget to handle. So I went in to my vet's office, explained why the food was problematic for me, and asked for other options. That vet gave me nothing. NOTHING! Frustrated and feeling more than a little unsupported by a supposed veterinary professional, I went home and dived down the research rabbit hole. After what I learned, I switched my cat over to wet food for her meals, added purified water with electrolytes and 1/4 tsp organic apple cider vinegar to her food for each meal, and supplemented with organic d-mannose (the component in cranberries that helps with healthy urinary function) formulated specifically for cats. My cat hasn't had a UTI in seven years.

    • @threefreaksonaleash6619
      @threefreaksonaleash6619 Рік тому +21

      Wonderful...I did the same EXACT thing for my border collie after doing my own research and never purchased another bag of that horrible and unhealthy urinarycare food. Sadly, even though her recurring bladder stones dissolved (she did have surgery the first time for the stones) because of doing all of the above - it turned out she had cancer and it spread, which was mostly likely caused by the many UTIs she had 😭 Her vet ignored my pleas for help after I repeatedly told her Aussie’s belly was bloated feeling and would go down some and up again often, which she brushed off as has. I told her many times I did not think it was gas and not only that, Aussie also started having blood in her urine along with the urge to squat frequently...this turned into her feeling that she had to pee every 5-20 seconds on our daily and nightly walks! This lasted for many months as I kept telling her doctor that I thought it is probably cancer and how worried I was, but again she blew me off and said it probably is just a worse UTI/yeast infection and to treat her with more prescribed antibiotics! By the time I was able to get her into the only vet clinic who would give her a CT scan (it was a long wait!), they immediately told me within a few days after the scan that she has a mass and it spread to her lymph nodes. I absolutely blame her negligent doctor, and also myself for not advocating for my little girl much harder. I had to have her euthanized a couple of months later. I had her on many meds for the pain but deeply regret not doing it sooner, especially because her last 4 days she was not able to drink or eat because it must’ve been causing her too much pain at that point. I feel sick everyday knowing she possibly could’ve not suffered if her doctor simply listened to me and had the common sense to see that it was crystal clear that Aussie was greatly suffering and had cancer. Maybe, just maybe the tumor was small enough in the beginning of some of her many symptoms that it could’ve been removed. Or at least even if not, she certainly could’ve been on narcotics and other meds for the last 6months or so of her precious life.

    • @joycenesselhauf1220
      @joycenesselhauf1220 Рік тому +10

      I would like to know more about your treatment. How much d-mannose did you use and how often? What kind of electrolytes?

    • @Hello-ep2fx
      @Hello-ep2fx Рік тому +2

      @@threefreaksonaleash6619 Question: The cancer started after you took her off the prescription diet?

    • @lauraschmidt4197
      @lauraschmidt4197 Рік тому +7

      Good for you! Running into same problem with my vet with allergies, expensive food and then expensive pills. Found out pills cause seizures and immediately tried to return them (before use) and they said sorry can’t return them. Looking for new food and new vet. You are giving me hope 😊

    • @ceciliag4219
      @ceciliag4219 Рік тому +7

      My diabetic cat almost died from Purina probiotic, apparently it’s recommended for blood glucose but my cat went for 5 days without food or water , my vet brought him back and found warnings on chewy about diabetic cats and pro/pre biotic.

  • @S.Kay.Steffy
    @S.Kay.Steffy Рік тому +322

    Patient little Tula got popped three times by Mr grumpy pants Murray. The expression on her face was so precious. Thanks for the great advice … so many people are afraid to ask questions 😣

    • @jackherndon8245
      @jackherndon8245 Рік тому +23

      Murray has personal space issues like some of my cats. He is an equal opportunity abuser, dogs, other cats, no different.

    • @sharonolsen6579
      @sharonolsen6579 Рік тому +14

      i know right.. lol... it's like are you lookin at me ? well don't !! don't look at mee !!

    • @slipperyjoines6629
      @slipperyjoines6629 Рік тому +9

      Dear little Tula...

    • @tiffanyvalencia8415
      @tiffanyvalencia8415 Рік тому +12

      I love fat cats, esp when they comically exert their attitude problem.

    • @wendybutler1681
      @wendybutler1681 Рік тому +7

      Like siblings in the back seat of the car.

  • @Mrs.WyldRice
    @Mrs.WyldRice Рік тому +392

    When we found out our pug had cancer my vet said to stop the booster vaccines. They were kicking her immune system into overdrive and her Cancer would get worse afterwards. We’ve stopped 5 years ago, and switched to grain free food. I use an organic turmeric, coconut oil, and sunflower lectin paste. It’s stopped dead in its track. Hasn’t gotten bigger in 5 years.
    She’s turning 12 soon. 🙂

    • @usa2342
      @usa2342 Рік тому +5

      Do you mean grain free kibbles or real home cooked food?

    • @Mrs.WyldRice
      @Mrs.WyldRice Рік тому +16

      @@usa2342 We did homemade for a while, but it became difficult to balance.
      We searched and found The Honest Kitchen. It’s human grade. We purchase the grain free version and we haven’t changed since. They have both a dehydrated version, and kibble. Both our lab and our pug love it.

    • @heatherl8063
      @heatherl8063 Рік тому +1

      @Lynze520 What kind of cancer did your dog have?

    • @usa2342
      @usa2342 Рік тому +6

      @@Mrs.WyldRice that’s what I feed my dog now! I give plain chicken in the morning with some supplement or herbal tincture.
      In the evening he gets chicken with kibbbles.
      Unfortunately my dog for some reason his lymph nodes gets swollen from vitamin E/ any kind of oil..

    • @natashabrooks8735
      @natashabrooks8735 Рік тому +10

      I give my woofs tumeric, garlic and herbs various, my sister got her alsation too....wait for it.... 15. The dog was a walking grow bag.. tilly had a great life 💓💞

  • @II-zh3sn
    @II-zh3sn Рік тому +70

    You are an amazing person! Finally someone who has the knowledge & experience to stand up and say there's a better way. You're not controlled by money, so refreshing & actually restores my faith in human beings. What an asset to our pets you are 😊

    • @pamelaidaho2508
      @pamelaidaho2508 5 місяців тому +4

      I know you are getting blow back for "telling the truth". It is the sign of the times. But I was a vet assistant in the late 70s. (Yes iam now a senior citizen😊) I once asked my vet if our clinic dog needed his yearly vaccines. He looked at me and said "no" he had his puppy shots. When pressed further... he just rubbed his two fingers together like he was saying it was all about money. My dog and the clinic dog were around all the clients pets. They both lived to be 15!
      Iam just saying.... you figure it out.🤔

  • @jene7774
    @jene7774 Рік тому +112

    I just love this guy. He’s truly the type of doctor that cares and has both the animal and owners well-being in mind. 💙💚💜

    • @ediewall6360
      @ediewall6360 Рік тому +4

      That is true of most homeopathic and holistic vets. Skip the standard vet

    • @joycemorris2411
      @joycemorris2411 Рік тому +1

      @@ediewall6360 I wish there were more...haven't found one near me yet

  • @joanhenschel3511
    @joanhenschel3511 Рік тому +438

    50 years ago we had no kibbles or vet food - our pets got wholesome pure meat, and our pets were so healthy!

    • @sabrinapittsley2304
      @sabrinapittsley2304 Рік тому +55

      I feed my 18 year old cat raw diet of chicken hearts, beef hearts, raw lean
      hamburger . I also give her canned sardines once since a while, packed in water. Cook her up a piece of salmon and give her cooked chicken meat. She’s doing great even though she’s on medication for hyperthyroidism, which I know came from feed her Blue Buffalo dry kibble. she was diagnosed about 6 years ago. Also giving her canned and dry cat food was always having uti’s. Now she hasn’t had one in a long time. There’s too much junk in their foods, just as our foods are full of preservatives and bad stuff.

    • @michaelg.294
      @michaelg.294 Рік тому +24

      @@sabrinapittsley2304 Yeah, we feed our dog and 3 cats a raw diet mixed with a little grain-free canned food.
      Once we had to switch to kibble and canned due to financial reasons (we did the change slowly over 2 weeks), and it was amazing how quickly they all went downhill; low energy, shedding, dull coats, and pretty much not happy.
      They LOVED the kibble (or kitty/doggy crack as we call it) but when we switched back to the raw/grain-free diet they immediately bounced back to the healthy best friends we knew and loved.
      I never thought of the sardines. We may have to try that.

    • @kathymcleod1460
      @kathymcleod1460 Рік тому +16

      @@sabrinapittsley2304 Do you give her any bones? Your raw diet should contain 10% bones for calcium.

    • @patnewson6908
      @patnewson6908 Рік тому +17

      And they didn’t have bad teeth!

    • @verali164
      @verali164 Рік тому +9

      Put that cat on a diet

  • @nimekupata
    @nimekupata Рік тому +46

    Exactly why my dogs live so long! I had a Labrador live to 18 (just shy of 19!)! We need human doctors like you!!!!

    • @yvonnemalcolm5561
      @yvonnemalcolm5561 11 місяців тому +2

      So true!

    • @curiouscat3384
      @curiouscat3384 11 місяців тому +4

      There are - but not enough of them. I follow Dr. Mark Hyman on youtube -

    • @angiesene8626
      @angiesene8626 9 місяців тому +2

      I wish I know these earlier.I had two labs n they died at 12,yrs.I miss them every day.

    • @nimekupata
      @nimekupata 9 місяців тому

      @@angiesene8626 I miss all of our pups everyday too. I hope you get another someday. We got a tiny fluff ball this time, no regrets. I was never a small dog lover. I had no idea the intelligence of poodles! She uses buttons to talk and the names of 50 diff toys. My labs were smart but ADHD too! 🤪😂😂

  • @noeliajaime7656
    @noeliajaime7656 Рік тому +109

    I love your honesty. Been working almost 30 years as a vet tech and I totally agree with you. People do too much to their pets.

    • @kiaharper7172
      @kiaharper7172 Рік тому +5

      We just live them more than people 😆. It's hard to not want to do 100% for something that depends in you to live and is the most innocent 🥺

    • @ediewall6360
      @ediewall6360 Рік тому +7

      If your vets are not already holistic, tell them to step up their game and educate on holistic practices. Standard vets are mostly near horrible! They do tons of harm and give out bad advice.

  • @deenabarb2481
    @deenabarb2481 8 місяців тому +10

    As a medical professional and former breeder of Boxers 30+ years Dr Jones you are a breath of fresh air! I have been searching for a new vet, sadly my last 2 of 40 years have retired.... I have assisted in surgeries, blood transfusion, birthing etc. I can not believe what I have experienced in my search for a reasonable veterinarian, it's crazy I feel sorry for the new pet owners. Please keep doing what you're doing! Thanks so much for all you do!

  • @NerdyBirdie77
    @NerdyBirdie77 Рік тому +3

    A college (The University of Illinois) we’re going to put my diabetic cat down after he went into Ketoacidosis. 3000$ later they call me and say there’s nothing else they can do besides put him down or receive a 2000$ more deposit. I was so lost. I called my hometown vet and asked if she would possibly do an antibiotic treatment and see if he will get better. She said absolutely bring him in, we’ll do everything we can.
    A week later he came back to me. 7 units later- he’s regulated. I think he has Agrnomaly since he needs so much insulin and he seems to look a little bit and ogre lookin. But the fact that they brought him back to me and used their energies, knowledge, and skills to save him. He wasn’t ready and I wasn’t ready for him to go. I’m blessed for everyday I get with him now. 🙏🏼 he’s playing and happy and healthy and eating a lot of tiki cat haha.

  • @EquineAdvocateForever
    @EquineAdvocateForever Рік тому +26

    What a GREAT video. I love your honesty and humbleness. I had a great family doctor. He never prescribed me a pill...he only asked me the same questions each time. "Which of your basic needs have you been neglecting? Are you eating healthy foods, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep and exercise? How's your family life? Are you loving and being loved back? Why don't you go home and take care of all your basic needs and if your trouble doesnt go away then come back and we'll go deeper into other basic needs." I never had to go back a second time. Best doctor ever because he taught me to heal myself...with my mind.

    • @luv2travel2000
      @luv2travel2000 Рік тому +2

      Wow. I would LOVE to have a doc like that!

  • @wmf831
    @wmf831 Рік тому +59

    I can't stop smiling.
    This is actually what I've been doing since the 90's. At first my vet wasn't really happy about that, in fact, he did not appreciate me - without a degree - questioning HIM - but I told him, that in the end we both just want what's best for the animal. So he has been indulging me, always coming to his practice armed with my notebook and pen, a list of questions and asking again if I have not understood something. We now actually have a good relationship. I have come with a couple of things to treat my animals with, that he did not know before. He has always looked into it and when he thought it makes sense, he would also recommend it.
    Same thing unfortunately does not go over well with most human doctors. I have gotten into quite some fights when I questioned the treatment of my old parents, especially my mother who was diagnosed with Dementia. I had a cat with Dementia once and we've had quite some success with giving her certain vitamins and changing the food components, so I was thinking it would also make sense for my mother, and guess what: now more and more doctors actually recommend this route - with success. Unfortunately for my mother, her doctors would just argue with me, insisting that I don't know what I am talking about (which is probably true), and they would not change a thing. My mother died shortly after and to this day I am still convinced, that she would have been better off with a change in treatment. It would not have healed her, but probably would have given her a better quality of life. I digress. Thank you for saying out loud, what many of us have suspected all along and giving us reason to continue questioning.

    • @eveoakley6270
      @eveoakley6270 Рік тому

      My son in law is a vet, he wouldn’t give a rats arse how you choose treat your animals, it is your choice. And remember, a vet surgeon has studied long and hard at vet school, longer than a doctor in fact, so if a Karen with zero qualifications walks in off the street and questions him he wouldn’t say a word, but I wouldn’t like to repeat what he be calling you in his head. As for a good relationship with your vet 🤣 that’s in your head Mrs Twit!

    • @adabonilla9317
      @adabonilla9317 Рік тому

      Unfortunately doctors dont cure they just give you bandaids, Ive had topical steriod withdrawal since infancy because I was prescribed hydrocortisone for mild dermatitis as a newborn and then boom uping the dose of corticosteroids, doctors said it was"Bad eczema" it wasnt it was steriod addiction... the cure for my " ezcema" was stopping all steriods.

    • @gzman501
      @gzman501 11 місяців тому +4

      I am sorry your mother had to endure such incompetence. I know where you're coming from. I took my mother into the ER for severe abdominal pain. It radiated to the back as well. Due to 'protocol', they asked their questions and decided she had a back ailment. I told them she had scoliosis and chronic back pain, but that the issue was abdominal. Of course I didn't know anything, so they proceeded. They found multiple myeloma in her spine. They also found a cracked vertebra from osteoporosis. She was 91. After 1 1/2 weeks in the hospital, in extreme pain all the while, now she is retaining much too much fluids. They decide to glue her vertebra with a technique that has never yielded good results, but a good bill. So, her doc asks me if the pain is gone now. I said "why would it be?" No one had looked at her ailment, they were sure it was cancer causing the pain, and now she was gulping air like a fish out of water. Now she had to have a diuretic as she was prone to flash pulmonary edemas due to her heart. I finally got him to get a GI doc to see her. It took 10 seconds to diagnose an ileus. He had me move her onto her stomach and raise her rear. She passed gas and the pain was relieved. In the meantime, for 1 1/2 weeks, she was tortured for no good reason other than these doctors were too smart to be told they were wrong. Her doc marked her as terminal, removed her from his patient list and recommended hospice. He was done with her. She was in home hospice for 3 years, got to see 2 more grandchildren born, had big family re-unions and died at home from a FPE, which she was prone to. I had previously changed her diet dramatically. NO sugar, processed food, box meals, fast food, vegetable oils...plenty of meats, butter, raw veggies, eggs...generally everything they had forbidden her for years. She lost weight, felt better and had energy to mow the yard and (most importantly) go shopping. At least I made her last years more than just breathing, she had a life. Her end of life took 1 day, not weeks or years.

    • @b.juliene452
      @b.juliene452 10 місяців тому +2

      Wow! That blows me away to hear about hospice lasting for so long. Your area must have an exceptional hospice that isnt sent to kill the patient off, as that is all i have experienced in my career as a caregiver in this small mountain California town. "Palliative" care is what i believe to be another name for murder.

  • @ladyjadi1149
    @ladyjadi1149 8 місяців тому +4

    This man is a God send!! Hopefully veterinary care is not like the healthcare system, please be careful….don’t want to hear about him “missing” one day.

  • @mariadaquila7587
    @mariadaquila7587 Рік тому +299

    Love the honesty here Dr. Jones. You’re a great help to us and our fur babies. Bless you 💙💙💙💙

  • @auntsally1130
    @auntsally1130 Рік тому +113

    You're a good man Dr Jones. You have saved me money but more importantly you have saved my dogs from needless and possibly painful procedures and tests they didn't need. I stopped booster vaxxing my dogs 30 years ago. They get the first shot for Parvo and that's it. All have lived to decent ages. Thank you so much for your good work. 🙏🏆

  • @suehathaway9579
    @suehathaway9579 Рік тому +19

    Dr. Jones, you are such a beautiful soul, doing the right thing for our fur babies and telling the truth about the broken system. I am so grateful I found your channel! ❤

  • @stanleyhape8427
    @stanleyhape8427 Рік тому +34

    I have been to several vets here and haven't been upsold on vaccines. In fact I've asked about yearly vaccines and was told they were not necessary ( except for rabies) . i do take a great interest in my pets health .
    What i find the most offensive is what a pet emergency hospital cost. It is a predatory practice. Sadly many pets are put down because owners can't afford to pay upfront 10x the cost for care.

    • @GGG-wz5md
      @GGG-wz5md Рік тому

      Is your vet located in Ontario?

  • @carriemartin4837
    @carriemartin4837 Рік тому +8

    HAAA HAAA HAAA Your kitty is cracking me up.
    Thank you for your honesty Dr.

  • @traysea2657
    @traysea2657 Рік тому +35

    You saved us literally thousands of dollars by subscribing to your channel..thank you immensely!!

  • @RadicalMedico
    @RadicalMedico Рік тому +60

    I am taking notes literally. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your selfless knowledge dissemination. We need more humans like you. More doctors with pure intent.

  • @rachel4483
    @rachel4483 Рік тому +2

    We had a vet that had this attitude, like an old farm vet. Was a house call vet to boot. He'd answer questions by text or phone, most of the time tell you to watch, no unnecessary tests, honesty about vaccines and procedures and if they were even necessary, did not mind questions. That guy was always crazy busy. Everybody wanted him as their vet. (We moved out of his area, oh well.)

  • @whatevergoesforme5129
    @whatevergoesforme5129 Рік тому +9

    That cute big and fluffy cat Murray keeps making irritated swipes at patient and calm Tula LOL.

  • @ttthegr8
    @ttthegr8 Рік тому +79

    Your honesty is GREATLY APPRECIATED.

  • @poppybean7807
    @poppybean7807 Рік тому +7

    WOW THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY I am nearly 70 & never heard a vet say any of these truths 🇬🇧

  • @Helz777
    @Helz777 Рік тому +5

    In Australia. Best vet video ever. Thank you.

  • @erigosia
    @erigosia Рік тому +103

    My very old cat had symptoms of dementia and she had a seizures. They all stopped after giving her cbd oil. (Started from 2.5 % 1 drop twice a day - now we use 5% - 3 drops once a day)
    She is now usualself attention seeking queen 👸🐈

    • @tg4941
      @tg4941 Рік тому +5

      I'm doing same.

    • @coyoteclockworkstudios3140
      @coyoteclockworkstudios3140 Рік тому +1

      I will keep this in mind for my Balinese girl. She's a little high strung.

    • @usa2342
      @usa2342 Рік тому +1

      Oh wow!
      Just fro cbd oil seizures stopped?

    • @rarebreeds8738
      @rarebreeds8738 Рік тому +4

      One of our dog rescues had seizures, a good healthy homemade organic diet & CBD healed her. Happy for you both. 😸

    • @jinndoe7068
      @jinndoe7068 Рік тому +3

      Valerian is just as effective as CBD for many things. And the cats love it more than anything!

  • @OkDcGtAA12367
    @OkDcGtAA12367 Рік тому +42

    I love you honesty we need more vet like you!!!! thank you so much

  • @MrBDezno
    @MrBDezno Рік тому +23

    I have been suspicious of all the vaccines my cats have had over the years, but then feel guilty when they're a couple of years out-of-date (so to speak). I'm glad I watched this.

    • @i.ehrenfest349
      @i.ehrenfest349 12 днів тому +1

      I gave my cats zero shots after kittenhood and never felt the least bad about it.

  • @rarebreeds8738
    @rarebreeds8738 Рік тому +18

    Thank You for being honest , helping so many. May you always be abundantly blessed. I was a vet tech for awhile when young. Things I saw often heartbreaking. It led me to study alternative care for our dogs and ourselves, we all got healthier together. We later rescued 15 dogs over the years. I made their dog food, used many things you do, got all rescues back in great health. Had many that lived till 17 or 18. All outlived their usual lifespan by years, despite previous owners care. Some Vets we dropped, recognized the upsells quickly. Found a Vet that loved the animals, which sadly now a days can be rare. We had several different breeds, small to large, all loved one another, were such a joy to watch them enjoying their new lives together. We had no children, the dogs were our children. Just had to let our last precious rescue go over the rainbow bridge, to join the big family who went ahead of her. She was 18, 15 yrs. with us. Dogs are sent from above, such a blessing to those who appreciate all they bring to our lives. We are older now, but will love 1 more. Memories and pictures of those who passed on, Priceless. 💖

  • @ozziewarrens8804
    @ozziewarrens8804 Рік тому +42

    All of us love and respect you so much. Truly you are an Angelic treasure to our pets.💞 🐱 🦮 🐩 🐈

  • @maryronan546
    @maryronan546 Рік тому +52

    Dr Andrew, thank you!! You are a lifesaver!!
    Currently, we are treating our 11 year old pitbull with panacur anti parasitic for cancer. We are looking forward to his heath being restored!! ☺️

    • @jameschild1321
      @jameschild1321 Рік тому +6

      Also raw diet will help his chances, if you haven't done so already!

    • @traceybaldwin6509
      @traceybaldwin6509 Рік тому +3

      Research melatonin for cancer, too.

    • @WhisperGray
      @WhisperGray Рік тому +3

      I hope it works out.

  • @billsheldrake9572
    @billsheldrake9572 Рік тому +4

    Hi vet
    I’m amazed that a vet would share , what can be given to our pets , your one of the great men , thank you 🙏

  • @trollsneedhugs
    @trollsneedhugs Рік тому +8

    I took in a stray. I didn't realize she was pregnant. One vet said she had a swollen liver, the other said she ate a big rabbit. I have been equally misdiagnosed by human doctors. It's actually very sad to feel like there's no safety net or reliable help out there. I wish that this was proven wrong by experience, but it is just validated more and more as time passes.

  • @aotxcorruption
    @aotxcorruption Рік тому +13

    You sir deserve that 1 mill subscribers

  • @mariebarker4499
    @mariebarker4499 Рік тому +13

    Thank you! God bless you! 🙏❤️

  • @Anon_E_Muss
    @Anon_E_Muss Рік тому +41

    Also... To avoid tooth issues in your dog, brush their teeth at home! Just once a week will be very beneficial as opposed to never. I find myself slacking sometimes but it's so easy to brush my dogs teeth, takes one whole minute. I've avoided major dental problems for my senior dog his entire life so far by brushing his teeth at home 😊

    • @TOMinPDX
      @TOMinPDX Рік тому +3

      Absolutely! I brush my dogs teeth every other day, recently the vet said her teeth look great. I also do my cats teeth but using a brush is too difficult so I rub the toothpaste with my finger all around her teeth & gums. Cleaning their teeth is a great way to help keep our pets healthy 👍

    • @karencatlin950
      @karencatlin950 Рік тому +4

      Is it possible that not feeding the typical dry kibble, replacing that with raw meat diet, will prevent dental tarter?

    • @wendybutler1681
      @wendybutler1681 Рік тому +3

      Start young. Bud wasn't a puppy when he came to me and he wanted me nowhere near his teeth. He was a young dog but his teeth were already worse than any of my other dog's teeth. I don't remember my bigger dogs ever having dental issues. I can do anything with the rest of his body but he fights me on the teeth. So he needs dental cleanings. He had been dumped and found my doorstep. He had some chipped teeth but I have no idea how he got them. No chip, no tags. Absolutely charming personality. Longhaired dachshund. My treasure.

    • @dano3952
      @dano3952 Рік тому

      What do you use for paste?

    • @lpmowgs2425
      @lpmowgs2425 Рік тому +2

      Yes! I use Arm and Hammer flavored dog toothpaste (Amazon), and my dog LOVES it! I let him lick a little off the brush before I go to town.

  • @marthareedy
    @marthareedy Рік тому +2

    When I was young our first cat was inside and outside and never had a vet visit!! lived to be 19 years old !!

  • @sunnydee5998
    @sunnydee5998 Рік тому +65

    i agree 💯 were over vaccinating our animals!
    your on target doc with everything!

    • @whatevergoesforme5129
      @whatevergoesforme5129 Рік тому +30

      Yep, and also humans.

    • @rumham7466
      @rumham7466 Рік тому +6

      I’m upset that I allowed them to give my puppy a Lyme vaccine last year. At the time, I didn’t know any better. I felt like they just put it on the list of vaccines. I should have asked questions. She certainly won’t be getting it again! She’s 2 and has her annual visit next week. I’m not sure what vaccines are necessary and which aren’t. Well I know the Lymes isn’t. I’ll have to look at her papers and see which other ones are one the list and research them.

    • @invincibel4007
      @invincibel4007 Рік тому +4

      @@rumham7466 Dr Jones says in another video which vaccines he would give his dog. Go to his youtube page and enter something like "vaccines" in the search bar to find it. I think he said he would only give the puppy shots, so that would be none for a 2 year old.

    • @rumham7466
      @rumham7466 Рік тому +1

      @@invincibel4007 oh wow okay thanks. I will look at it.
      I wonder then if a checkup is even necessary? I’ll take a closer look at the channel

    • @whatevergoesforme5129
      @whatevergoesforme5129 Рік тому +9

      @@rumham7466 In his free e-book, he specified the vaccinations he recommends and even said that once is enough when they are puppies/kittens but if people skipped the vaccinations and their pets are already 5 years old, then these pet would be fine. I remember him saying that only anti-rabies needed some booster shots but after several years and even if you no longer get the boosters, that vaccine can still give the necessary protection.

  • @kathyarcher9836
    @kathyarcher9836 Рік тому +8

    What a sweet little dog to put up with the big cat boxing her. Great advice doc!

  • @janiceervin428
    @janiceervin428 Рік тому +5

    That is one well behaved sweet dog!!! 😂 even when the cat wAs bopping him! He stayed in place. ❤️

  • @dinaannnirenstein87
    @dinaannnirenstein87 Рік тому +5

    So many more vets should be like you.

  • @beverlydavidson1359
    @beverlydavidson1359 Рік тому +51

    I hope you know how much you and your advice is appreciated. Thank you so much for your honesty and love for animals. 🙇‍♀️

  • @ParttimePilgrim
    @ParttimePilgrim Рік тому +37

    So cute, Fluffy keeping Tula in line!!
    Thanks Doc. Incidently, your flea and tick spray recipe really works. The one with witchazel and aloe, etc.
    Its helped Piper so much, because any flea meds cause her seizures.

  • @wendyhall1449
    @wendyhall1449 Рік тому +2

    If your dog or cat has worms. Give them pure pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling though. Thanks for sharing! I agree with you wholeheartedly. 😊

  • @vickisrome
    @vickisrome Рік тому +2

    Extraordinary! Truth and saving so many people from broken hearts and hardships, especially now. Sending you and your family so much love and gratitude. Share, share, share everyone!!

  • @angiedelgado1513
    @angiedelgado1513 Рік тому +49

    You are the best! Thank you Doctor for all your help and tips! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Tailsnpaws
    @Tailsnpaws Рік тому +49

    Once again Dr. Jones, thank you for an honest review of these common veterinary practices. We have changed vets often enough to know how truthful the "up-sale" is. Thankfully we have found one hard working an honest vet that actually puts the pet BEFORE the dollar.

  • @dawnjohnson8739
    @dawnjohnson8739 Рік тому +12

    Excellent advice! All this applies to humans seeing doctors, as well. Think for yourself. Thank you, Doc!!!

  • @yahushaismyshepherd1179
    @yahushaismyshepherd1179 Рік тому +7

    Thank you Doc for being honest and teaching us other alternatives. Absolutely love your channel. Restores my faith in humanity.
    God bless you.
    🙌🤲🙏💞🇨🇦

  • @stephenpemberton8716
    @stephenpemberton8716 Рік тому +9

    What a lovely genuine person you are , bravo 👏

  • @luckydubefan808
    @luckydubefan808 Рік тому +23

    I only get a blood panel upon first visit and any emergencies thereafter. My cat Pluff saw the vet for the first time when she was 12 yrs old. Blood panel was normal and absolutely no vaxes. Thanks Doc for that list.

  • @noodlechild666
    @noodlechild666 8 місяців тому +1

    This has made me appreciate what a great vet i have, as he nearly always has a 'wait and see' attitude. Dog limping? Rest a few days and see how they go. Coughing? Try some honey for a few days and see how they go. My dog suffered a slab fracture of a tooth about 5 years ago; my vet gave it a good poke and said that as it wasnt painful (no nerve exposure) then it really didnt require removing unless it ever showed signs of being an issue. Another vet a saw when my dog was referred for a separate issue, noted this fracture and was going on about how my dog should have full dental xrays and to have the tooth removed ASAP. Went back to my usual vet as he just chuckled and said i could if i wanted to, but he didnt feel it was in my dogs best interest due to what tooth it is and how difficult they can be to remove.
    I have pet insurance that covers me for up to £12,000 a year, and still my vet wont do tests or operations that he doesnt feel necessary.
    Ive only ever come across one vet that i thought was trying to push unnecessary tests and products on me, and that was a newly qualified locum. I do think the business and profit side of the veterinary world is something that is given a lot of attention during training these days.

  • @marilynowens4147
    @marilynowens4147 Рік тому +3

    First off, Thank you so much for all of honest info. I will catch up all of your videos as soon as possible 🐶🐕I love your videos please keep them coming. Tula is a doll! So well mannered and patient with Murray , adorable! Dr. Jones you are a blessing to all pet owners. Thanks from Texas

  • @ms.annethrope7670
    @ms.annethrope7670 Рік тому +45

    I love this honest vet! Thank you so much for telling us the truth🥰

  • @The504sue
    @The504sue Рік тому +42

    I love you. I’m a big believer in holistic DIY treatments, even if it calls for some OTC treatments.
    I’ve had a bad feeling about Vets lately. It seems all they care about is the $. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and Prior to these, all of my animals live surpass the 20yr mark. I believe it’s because we steer clear of the vet unless absolutely necessary!
    I’m so happy to have found your channel. It’s taught me so much & have helped my pets more than you know!
    PS. The Kitty stole the show in this one. Lol. And patient Tula is the best dog ever!

  • @beckyraskin8928
    @beckyraskin8928 Рік тому +4

    Your videos help so many pets and their people. I feel so supported by the knowledge you drop on us. I'm going to become a dog owner, and the wisdom you so generously share helps me know I can take of him/her.

  • @brownhermit1399
    @brownhermit1399 Рік тому +1

    YOU ARE the Best!!! Been watching you for years and i'm so proud that you are an honest person and you share your knowledge with us. God bless you, sir!

  • @carollaperuta7494
    @carollaperuta7494 Рік тому +20

    Thank you for all the information you give us. I wish you were still Practicing and I wish you were my cats Vet.

  • @jancoleman7121
    @jancoleman7121 Рік тому +26

    Thank you so much! Appreciate the truth, we don’t get much of that anymore.

  • @c.burwell2618
    @c.burwell2618 Рік тому +2

    So glad to have found your channel! I started questioning things years ago to do with my cats and at times have been met with disdain and condescension from vets. Thank you for posting. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @lindaizzard9078
    @lindaizzard9078 Рік тому +3

    I love this. As a vet nurse of 30 years (now retired) this is something I have become aware of happening. I always tell people to be very careful what you agree to when going to the vet, after all they are running a business and want to make it profitable.
    The up-selling is very lucrative, adding pain meds unnecessarily is a good one. People feel obliged to spend more than necessary.
    Yes, question the vet, so many seem to diagnose a rare and unusual condition, code for: this is going to cost you a lot.

  • @catebar9204
    @catebar9204 Рік тому +7

    You are the best Dr. Andrew Jones! As we move from the 3rd to the 4th and 5th dimensions, you are way ahead of us. The 3rd dimensional pay for play attitude is going to change. At last we will do what is best for ourselves and our animals in the natural way we were supposed to when we were created.

  • @mrm4400
    @mrm4400 Рік тому +15

    I had a good giggle at Murray's antics during your presentation 🤣😂🤣 ... so typically kitty!! Thanks for great video's. Best wishes from Cape Town.❤🇿🇦

    • @AlmondaleWhippets
      @AlmondaleWhippets Рік тому +1

      me too! 🤣 and thinking all the while what a good dog to stay sitting still as he was clearly cautious of the cat - also Capetonian here

  • @jandoherty9766
    @jandoherty9766 Рік тому +3

    Oh I love you! You are so honest and helpful. I wish there were more vets like you. Thank you so very much

  • @ticketyboo1215
    @ticketyboo1215 Рік тому +5

    Thank you SO much Dr Jones … just found you! Honest, helpful, and great advice. What a star you are … along with Murray and Tula of course! 😉

  • @suzannelong4631
    @suzannelong4631 Рік тому +38

    Every video that you take the time to make and post is always so very helpful, and shows how much you really, truly, care for animals. Side note, one of my dog rescues had a growth inside of her left eyelid and through your vid on dog bumps and such, learned that applying a warmed damp earl grey tea bag on it would help. Well, it totally dissolved it! :) And the growth hasn't returned. Thank you Dr. Jones, for so much.

    • @marleypumpkin4917
      @marleypumpkin4917 Рік тому +5

      Dr Jones is the best 👍

    • @rae984
      @rae984 6 місяців тому

      How long do you leave the tea bag on??

    • @suzannelong4631
      @suzannelong4631 6 місяців тому +1

      @@rae984 Hi, I was holding the tea bag on her eye for about a minute or so, and I remember squeezing the bag a bit to help the liquid find it's way onto the area needing treatment . I would have held it there longer each time, if she wasn't so unhappy about it all. But I did this treatment a good four times a day and just before it was time for her to sleep too. It took a while but it worked. Hope this helps.

    • @suzannelong4631
      @suzannelong4631 6 місяців тому +1

      @@rae984 Side note, Dr. Jone's vid ' Dog Eye Infections: Natural Remedies' also shows other means to naturally treat a dog's eye infection.

    • @rae984
      @rae984 6 місяців тому

      @suzannelong4631 thank you!!

  • @user-ov1ig4qw8m
    @user-ov1ig4qw8m Рік тому +20

    Thank you for all your help! When mys sisters cat got a puffy and weepy eye i was so worried but she sent me your videos and i followed your advice and used some green tea but i didnt have a dropper so i used some gauze to soak it and put it over her closed eyes and it helped immediately and went away in a couple of days ❤

  • @beccac6451
    @beccac6451 Рік тому +4

    Where have you been all my life? LOL. I am going to watch all your videos! Nice to have an honest vet tell us the truth!

  • @gaylesmith1752
    @gaylesmith1752 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! Loved to hear this!i am so happy I found your channel and awesome info! 😻🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦

  • @aputiikkihjalputik9365
    @aputiikkihjalputik9365 Рік тому +17

    Thank You, Dr Jones. I agree and practice same way as You.

  • @woodsie5796
    @woodsie5796 Рік тому +46

    Wonderful video! Thank you for confirming a lot of what I've been thinking. You are a breath of fresh air, as always 🥰

  • @jenniferrice5877
    @jenniferrice5877 Рік тому +2

    Gotta love a straight forward honest guy and Murray playing wack a dog.

  • @loismarshall2927
    @loismarshall2927 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for all these video's.
    I praise you for standing up for our pets against the industry.
    They hate to be questioned, but it is much needed.

  • @clamdiggers7093
    @clamdiggers7093 Рік тому +12

    you are awesome for sharing with us, I appreciate you so much!

  • @ritariordan2664
    @ritariordan2664 Рік тому +10

    THANK YOU! The county where I live has a "must register and tag all pets -- dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets, et al -- annually with proof of annual vaccination required" REALLY? Now that I'm retired, I'm with my pets close to 24x7. So I totally reject annual vaccines. I've got 3 masters degrees and, as a result, have actually learned how to do research. My dad was a physician and taught me how to read xrays in general. My very trusted vet knows I'll come to her with multiple questions. When sotmething odd comes up and she has to make educated guesses, we research things together. Same with my equine vet. My biggest worry is both of these fantastic vets are also at retirement age. So good thing we have Dr. Jones here!

  • @genagx
    @genagx Рік тому +4

    Thank you for everything Dr Jones. Everything. for what you do for the animals, what you do for the pet parents, and for questioning the narrative. You are sooo appreciated. And you have a great comment section, too!

  • @barbnxo
    @barbnxo 9 місяців тому +2

    God bless you, Doctor! We are so grateful for your words of wisdom! We appreciate truth-tellers like you!

  • @avg5658
    @avg5658 Рік тому +6

    Congratulations on your retirement! 🥂🍾🎉 Enjoy! Thank you for all of your excellent advice!

  • @cUnHVN777
    @cUnHVN777 Рік тому +6

    I APPRECIATE your HONEST Truth!!! Thank Q!

  • @dawnsinay1464
    @dawnsinay1464 Рік тому +7

    Thank you! Stopped taking my dogs to the vets 10 yrs ago, my dogs nearly 19.

  • @nurshark10
    @nurshark10 Рік тому

    Really appreciate your honesty! It’s SO refreshing.
    I agree with you totally 💯
    Thanks for sharing this!

  • @UTubeLizz
    @UTubeLizz Рік тому +6

    You are appreciated ! 🐾💛🐾

  • @4technical
    @4technical Рік тому +8

    And of course… appreciate you and what you are doing

  • @wyldroselee6446
    @wyldroselee6446 Рік тому +4

    Yay, a vet who agrees that kibble causes the disease! I'm trying to pass this message on since I learned the link between kibble and kidney disease, bladder issues etc, and 8 out of 10 times I'm told that " my vet told me to feed this." When will it stop?!

  • @ruthselden8637
    @ruthselden8637 Рік тому +1

    Love your videos Dr. Jones. This type of information you give is much needed and appreciated.

  • @mushroombird9400
    @mushroombird9400 Рік тому +5

    Fantastic advice! My vet dumped me after I wrote a very respectful letter asking about the reasoning behind the increasing number of injections they recommend at every visit. At her last visit, chihuahua developed severe swelling at her injection site, the hair fell out and the skin turned black. A friend suggested colloidal silver and it did restore her skin and the hair did grow back. My friend also told me that injections are universal and not adjusted to the size, weight or age of the dog being injected. I was horrified! My vet of 40 years (same office, different doctors through the years) called me and we discussed my letter to her at length. It was a very good conversation, however she didn’t change her stance on her desire to use all of her patients as pin cushions. I am currently “vet-less” and getting a new puppy in 2 weeks…..I’m a bit apprehensive about how to vet this new puppy. Looking back, I’ve had issues with my pets I can easily link to being injection related. (I don’t have the heart to call them “vaccines” as they don’t do the job the definition of vaccine calls them to do.) I’m so thankful you are out here and providing animal lovers with alternatives to dangerous and harmful “treatments” developed by for-profit pharmaceutical companies and touted by for-profit animal care centers. It’s unbelievable and unconscionable to me to see how much, just in my lifetime, the medical community is no longer interested in healing and making whole humanity and ‘animanity.’ It is profit over heath at our expense. It’s sociopathic. So thank you again for being here!

  • @juliepangborn7282
    @juliepangborn7282 Рік тому +3

    Thank you💜 An honest veterinarian is a rare breed. Much Love, you have truly saved me alot of money.

  • @ambilaevus7607
    @ambilaevus7607 Рік тому +1

    This reminds me how much I appreciate my current vet. He said my pup is on his way out. Recommended instead of expensive tests to just buy lots of steak for my dog to live it up.

  • @katgurl5119
    @katgurl5119 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this, I'm one of those parents that freaks out if I see the slightest tint of anything "off" in their stool. I'm going to keep ALL of what you said in the forefront of my brain.

  • @carolwelch3294
    @carolwelch3294 Рік тому +12

    Love you honest man. Are our pets living longer since we have taken them out of the woods and into our homes? NOT!! I love your great info for pet health!

  • @beckiwildeman600
    @beckiwildeman600 Рік тому +6

    I Love this. When I need a Vets opinion I alway look you up. Your the best.

  • @heatherbiery7994
    @heatherbiery7994 Рік тому +3

    You are amazing! You’ve completely helped me in every way with my dog! I appreciate all the knowledge you give us!!

  • @today7518
    @today7518 Рік тому

    So glad you're providing great advice for all of us! Thank you so much.

  • @dotd4080
    @dotd4080 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for your insight and honesty

  • @crazycatladyoftullamore5176
    @crazycatladyoftullamore5176 Рік тому +21

    Thank you very much for your help and advice with keeping my cats healthy and happy. I have over 40 cats and your great tips have saved me a fortune. Your honesty today and advice on unnecessary veterinary care is very important and I appreciate it heaps! Take care from your Aussie friends xoxo 🇦🇺😻😽

    • @streaming5332
      @streaming5332 Рік тому

      You have 39 cats too many.

    • @maryjarrell5824
      @maryjarrell5824 Рік тому

      Rabies in Harris County TX HAVE NOT HAD ANY CASES SINCE 1980's.

  • @tinkytonk1262
    @tinkytonk1262 Рік тому +2

    Dr Andrew you are Awesome! I’ve been following you for 2 years now . Your info has helped my Lulu who suffered with yeast ear infections etc and went the natural way … so Glad I did your videos are so Helpful Thanks 😊

  • @cr8luck
    @cr8luck Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the advice!
    We love you Dr. Jones!
    🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼