Dr. Lee don’t apologize for having to deal with one of the most horrible things any person should have to deal with, though you missed the dog’s shot, you did the right thing because you focused on your sick and dying son, Keep up the good work.
I know many of you have heard of the shooting in Lewiston Maine. I'm asking y'all to please pray for my hubby. He lost 4 close friends in that tragedy. Also, continue to pray for Lewiston. Thank you in advance. God Bless.
My family lives in Lewiston and scary doesn’t even describe how I’ve felt for the past few days. My family is safe but I’m still praying for those who arent
Great explanation of rabies, more should learn about it. Had to save a new neighbor who isn't used to wild life(Came from a city) and they had a raccoon acting strange during the day in their yard and i saw his kids walking out to it. I don't think i have ever run that fast to yell out my door to stop them. In the end they put the animal down and it did indeed have rabies. So glad Boy Scouts taught me about it when i was younger.
Dr. Lee, Never apologize for what you did or didn't do while Mark was sick. You are an amazing man with an amazing family and that's all that matters. Oh, and always remember this....... WE LOVE YOU!!!! ❤
I agree with you Dr Lee….we as a nation are grossly misinformed and lacking in fundamental infectious disease. I took a 6 hour course (3-2 hr lectures) as part of my training to be one of my office’s volunteer first responders and that 6 hour course in infectious disease prevention was so enlightening. I certainly don’t know everything but I learned what’s important…how to keep myself and others safe, how to recognize potential risks, what is effective, what’s not, etc. If everyone were to just be given this same type of training, along with a community first aid and CPR/AED training as graduating HS seniors….it would go a long way in improving our overall public health.
First off I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this, I know it comes with the territory so speak. I want to tell you how much respect I have for you as a person. You don’t run or hide from those people who are uniformed or misinformed and can be straight up disrespectful. You created an amazing video presented with facts and understanding. I definitely learned something and it helped me to understand better this disease and the dangers surrounding it. Thank you Dr. Lee
Dr Lee and his whole family seems so genuinely sweet. How in the world can anyone be so rude to him? I'm glad the pups are doing well, and their quarantine times are coming to a close. I can't imagine how difficult it must be on them and you.
Thanks Dr. Lee appreciate info, as a nurse and get into a lot of trouble over the same vaccine information. After COVID I stopped saying anything, people will be what they want to believe. Big virtual hugs and kisses to the pups. People need to stop chastising others. We are not perfect. 🙏❤️
I understand your point. But covid shots were not made the same way as traditional vaccines... So people were logical to question the novel platform used to develop those shots.
@@KZ-np8fzI think it's okay to question. I'm a naturally inquisitive person, so I question lots of stuff. It's the way people questioned things that was most problematic. So much anger, and too many times, it was misdirected at the wrong folks.
@@bowed305 The myocarditis shot cannot even begin to compare to the rabies vaccine (invented by Pasteur). In fact, at this point the myocarditis shot has led to the deaths of more people than Covid has.
Thank you Dr. Lee. I am a retired animal control officer (34 years) and have dealt with this issue my whole career. What you stated and how you stated it is exactly the way I would explain it to the public. The differences between the short (10 day) quarantine versus the 6 week/6 month quarantine is always a confusing issue to the general public. Another misconception is how the disease progresses in the animal (or person). Many people think it progresses through the bloodstream. That is incorrect. It progresses along the nerve fibers -- that's why the disease takes such varying times to reach the brain. The further from the brain, the longer it takes to reach it. If it were blood-borne, progress would be very rapid. Again, thanks for the clear explanations. Best of luck to you.
I'm nearly 50 years old... this was the most educational video on rabies I've ever seen in my life. I've already shared it with almost everyone in my contacts. ...and you're right Dr Lee. We ARE ignorant on the subject as a whole. At least I know I certainly was. I knew it was "mostly" fatal once symptoms are present, and I knew they had to test using the head, but that's about it... unfortunately.
Dr Lee, a very important point you did not mention; My cats have always been strictly indoor cats. This DOES NOT mean they do not need to be vaccinated against rabies. First of all, cats can and do 'escape' at times and then are vulnerable to rabid wildlife. Also, mice and bats can very easily get into ones home, and your cat can be exposed in that way. Please folks, make sure your indoor pets are vaccinated. They are potentially vulnerable. Dr Lee, never apologize for a lengthy, educational video. Very important information was shared here today.
Many years ago my brother Greg and our mom were walking and a raccoon was walking towards them irraticlly. They went home and called the DNR who came out immediately. They put it down and later called my mom and told her it had distemper.
Oh my word! I missed the earlier video you refer to in this one! I am so disappointed with the internet bullies! Yes, Dr. Lee, you are a vet and a great one at that! For the folks that think they can shame you! Bless your darn hearts! You are a wonderful teacher! You are a beautiful person! You follow your heart and you follow the good for all! Personally, I'd like to say thank you! From myself to my 5 pups, 3 cats and 2 parrots! Thank you!
Thank you for explaining this to all of your subscribers. I've tried to educate folks and it seems to fall on deaf ears. When I worked for a vet, the number 1 domestic carrier of rabies was a cat.
Dr. Lee we are all human and prone to making mistakes or being forgetful especially if you are tending to a family crisis like the diagnoses of Marks Cancer. No need to apologize as taking care of a loved one comes first. I cannot stand people who pull shade on others. Much Love and thank you for the update on your babies and of course Congrats on the Grandbaby, it is always great when a new life is brought into the crazy marble we all live on.
Doc Lee I'm up in New Jersey. We've had numerous outbreaks of distemper and rabies where I'm at. People have no clue about them - even though it decimated multiple times over feral cat populations as well as racoon, bobcat, and foxes. As for education just take a look at Lyme disease. So many doctors are completely oblivious about it or they trust that the test is infallible instead of trusting their instincts and the symptomology. Doctors in all states need to know about it because of patients coming in from other states and visiting. In the north east we see hundreds of thousands of cases per year - estimates I've seen range from 400,000 to 2.5 million in total in the US. I've seen POTS, memory loss, uncontrollable rage, heart issues like murmur and POTS, vertigo, hearing damage, vision damage, joint issues, and a whole host of other issues. It's so simple to spray your clothing with tick spray when doing work outside but most people don't. It's all things that should be taught in school before they think of screwing with the modern crap. But of course the administrators value politics over common sense.
Daryl Hall, of Hall and Oates, had to stop performing for a while because he was constantly ill. He tells about going to numerous doctors and not getting any answers or a definitive diagnosis. Finally, one day his ex-girlfriend Sara Allen, for whom he wrote the song "Sara Smile", told him to see if he had Lyme disease. He got tested, and it turned out that he not only had Lyme disease, but babesiosis and a couple other tick-borne diseases as well. After a long treatment regimen with antibiotics, he was able to resume performing. Lyme disease is very serious. The best defense against transmissible diseases is to be armed with reliable, accurate information and to make informed, well-reasoned decisions. Ignoring the problem or panicking out of irrational fear is not going to help.
There's a reason everytime I talk to a tradesman in my area I tell them to use spray. Avril Lavigne was also hit bad by Lyme and she still has symptoms from it. Babesiosis is what has been called the malaria of the US. I had relapses from it, nasty crap. My mom had ehrliciosis and a friend had rocky mountain spotted fever. @@frazzledude
Then there are the doctors who only hear horses and never look for the zebras when you can see that the horse is actually black and white with stripes. I learned a lot about infectious diseases because I went through a period of looking at the nastier pathogens to try to come to terms with a chronic illness. Essentially I was looking at diseases and going "at least I don't have this". 27 years later I'm still disabled due to Lyme and the 3 years it was allowed to run roughshod over my body. @@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo
Unfortunately, we as a society have been lied to so much over the last few years by our government and by some in the healthcare industry that people have grown to distrust what they are told. Combine this with a change in how vaccines are tested and you end up with a big problem. Thank you Dr Lee for all the information you are learning us!! Having recently moved into a rural area on the other side of San Antonio from you, I am taking this experience you are going through to heart. Once again, thank you!
Very well said! I am a retired public health nurse. This is terribly important information and I’m sure something so important needs to be taught throughout a persons lifetime. I never learned about rabies until I became a nurse. Of course living in the Midwest I’d heard about it. Not about the death rate for sure. Nor was it mentioned how it was spread. However, we did hear about the shots in your stomach. (I’m older). All this to say I’m happy you did this and hope the information gains more attention! God bless you all!
I was traumatized @ the age of ten by the movie Old Yeller & even now in my 70's live in fear of rabies. Had dogs my whole life & no one ever got rabies but the nagging fear was in my mind. Hope all your dogs are safe & survive this horrible encounter.
Thank you for sharing this information with us. I am 70 years old and have not been exposed to knowledge about rabies except in your two videos since high school. I have never known anyone who died from rabies but there was a woman in my hometown who stepped on a rusty nail in her barn when I was in high school. She was in the small two bed infectious disease ward which didn't have a TV. My mother was a nurse at the hospital and asked me to come read to her. I read "Gone with the Wind". Sometimes my voice caused her pain and during those times I just sat with her to keep her company. She had what is known as lockjaw and died and excruciatingly painful death. I was only 16 but so grateful that I was able to bring some peace to her. She knew she was dying and her family didn't come round because they couldn't handle what the disease was doing to her body. I so much wanted to hug her but knew I couldn't because I would only cause her more pain. When she reached out to me I let her hold me. Usually it was just my hand or arm. She knew the uncontrollable spasms could hurt me.
Thank you, Dr. Lee. I know far more about rabies than I did 30 minutes ago. I also realize the Raccoon we had in the neighborhood a couple years ago, the one my neighbor was trying to hand feed (!) probably had rabies. This is basic information everyone should know. Oh, and what a beautiful granddaughter!
I was SHOCKED at all the people that were horrible to you in the comments of your other video. And I just want to say that I'm proud of you for taking care of the people in your life that needed you, and I appreciate the information you shared.
Good Morning Dr. Lee It’s a wonder that you recall anything about the time of Mark’s illness… except for the time with him. I hope that the people fuss g at you, never have to live through those long and painful days. Thank you for the education on rabies. I learned some things. Congratulations on the new baby girl!! That is wonderful. Blessings to all. ❤ Perhaps everyone could be blessed with the gift of kindness. 🙏🏻 ~Linda
Any new subscribers who were randomly recommended here, if your sitting on the fence and aren't sure if this is a channel for you....Please go back and watch some more of Dr Lee's older videos, I guarantee you won't be disappointed, get to know his family and thier story....ups and downs like us all, the most down to earth and huge hearted ppl. You will not regret it! Keep it up Dr Lee👍💪🙏
Dear Sir. I still have my Build It Stronger T-Shirt that I bought from Bunker Branding back in the day. I wear it sparingly as I don't want it to wear out, but still wear it with remembering your son each time. You and your family have touched so many lives across the world! Thank you from Illinois
Thanks for buying that shirt. I still have mine, but it makes me so sad, I just can't wear it much. We all gather on Mark's bd for dinner and I always wear it then...Thanks for being our good friend Adam....
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo Still have mine as well, although it has definitely seen better days, lol! I wear it to the gym at least once a week for motivation and am always getting asked about it’s meaning. Although the outcome was not what we wanted I feel it’s important to tell people about Mark and his family’s courageous battle against such a horrible disease.
Dr Lee thank you for this education and kindness. If you never watched a loved one suffer and pass than you don’t understand what you went through. You owe no apologies or explanation. I’m a retired FedEx driver and luckily only bit 3 times in 30 years. The last time the woman had no proof. People need to understand the seriousness of this virus. Unfortunately, veterinary medicine has gotten extremely expensive and many people that backyard breed may not vaccinate their animals. I took my animals to Hawaii and had to have a titer test before they could go and at least three vaccines. There is no rabies in Hawaii.
Dear Dr Lee, You are allowed to forget things as we all are ! Those that are not kind need to look at themselves and try to make themselves kinder ! You all went through so much when you all lost Mark ❤ Thank you for this , I am a mere English lady where we never see Rabies and goodness I hope we never do ! All the best Grace
Your granddaughter is such a cutie. :) I am so so so sorry for your loss. I think people who complained about you forgetting the vaccine, are lucky enough to have never ever lost someone. Thank you for your educational video. Loved it. Warm greetings from Vienna, Austria, EU
Thank you for education on Rabies. I'm so so sorry for the loss of your son. May you be blessed and a hedge of protection be around your family in the coming days❤
Lol That new grandbaby is the most precious thing we've ever seen...well maybe that cute little ringtail cat too 😅 Glad the puppers are doing good and you're keeping an eye on the other critters. You're such a good steward of Gods creatures. Thanks Dr Lee! Another great and really informative video...I learned a few more things I didnt know before.
I was born and raised in the territory of Alaska (before it became a state). Wild dog packs along with an abundance of a variety of wildlife saturated all corners of the landscape. Rabies was rampant and considered commonplace, so much so, that rabies education was part of the yearly, standard educational curriculum. If memory serves me correctly, starting in the 4th grade, a day was dedicated to this topic. Discussions, Q&A's and a very graphic movie was shown depicting the various symptoms, stages and ultimate death as a result of being infected with rabies (both animal and human victims were shown). It was gruesome, but essential information necessary for survival for those of us living in a very wild and beautiful land. I'm pleased to see that you are addressing this "taboo" subject on a matter which is rampant worldwide. Thank you for your time, service and dedication to education.
As someone who, thankfully, lives in a rabies-free country (Scotland) I found this very informative especially given I have travelled to the USA on many occasions. Always good to know this stuff to stay safe whilst travelling abroad.
Thank you for sharing this highly important information with us. Especially the arrogant, rude folks that dare question your motives and knowledge as a veterinarian. You're a good man Dr. Lee! And congratulations on your new grandchild ❤️ I'm happy your pups are doing well. Confinement of my animals would probably bother me a lot more than them😊
Dr Lee, my friend thank you so much for doing this video. I shared it and I hope others will watch. I really don’t understand why our states and country as a whole don’t educate our people on this disease. Thank you again, God bless you and your family. Sharon Sims Decatur, Texas
Thanks for the update. It's good to know the dogs are okay so far and I appreciate the info about rabies. My stress level would be so high during this waiting period ❤
Thanks for being so kind as to give us a scientific, detailed explanation of this dreaded disease. You've done a good public service. (I always look forward to your videos!) Take care
Thanks Doc Lee for your professional insight into the subject of Rabies and what "we" the public should know to protect both ourselves and our animals. BTHO South Carolina! Gig'em Aggies 👍🏼!
First, congrats Grandpa, she is ADORABLE!!! 🎉 Secondly, thank you Dr. Lee for the very very very informative video. I was absolutely one of those people that did not understand anything about rabies. I had every misconception you listed and probably more. So for me and my family we are deeply in your debt. Looking forward to the next video!! 🎃
Thank you for the information Dr. Lee. My whole life I was wrong about the rabbies virus. Glad I watched your video 1st thing this morning. Yes, you are right about teaching this in the school system all the way from 7th thur 12th grades. I'm 58yo & I wished you would of been a teacher of mine, but your never to old to learn. So with that said I'm going to get my little doggies rabbie vaccine 💉 1st thing Monday morning. I don't want them chopping her head off like what happened to my Old King dog when back in 1984, my Sr. Year of high school, when a friend of my Dad's backed over my old big boy. My Dad was trying to check on him & he bit my Dad. He was to old, about 15yo, & hurt to help so my parents took him to the vet & had him put down. They wanted to make sure he didn't have rabbies so they cut his head off & sent it in to the state people who did the test. Came back he didn't have rabbies but my Mom always got his shot for it since he was an outside dog. This is where I made the mistake at. I thought since my little poodles & my dog now wasn't an all the time outside dog they didn't need to be vaccinated for rabbies. But since you explained it to me I see how wrong I was. So thank you for this 30 min video for showing me I was wrong. See you can teach old dogs new tricks. And yes, always love seeing the ringtail & congratulations on your new baby granddaughter. She's so cute. Chris
I saw your previous video and I'm glad to see an update and that everyone is doing well. Appreciate the information. My folks bought a "farm" and run across more wildlife than the city so I sent them the video so they could be educated on rabies risks.
Dr Lee, thank you for educating me on Rabies. As I live in Australia and we don’t have it here, thank goodness, but I have never really understood anything, except that it was deadly. As for forgetting your furbaby’s rabies vaccination, I can completely understand how anything slips past your mind, because at the time, nothing is more important except helping your son Mark through his cancer. I am so very sorry that Marks fight with cancer didn’t end on a positive note for all the family, it’s devastating, and a parent’s worst nightmare. Shattering for Marks wife and children. 💔💔💔 At the time our own son died I forgot everything for a long time, I was in a state of shock, to this day I still don’t remember some things that happened in the first few years after. Life is before his death and after, and a lot of blurred is after. Don’t ever take notice to those judgmental people they DID NOT walk in your shoes, and I guarantee you they would be the same or worse were they in that same situation themselves. I have zero tolerance for judgmental people, my tolerance for it rapidly declined after our son died. You tend to get a whole new perspective on life and what’s impossible versus what’s not. It’s seem forever since you did that first video when the rabies came to your farm, it must seem like even longer for you and Mrs Lee, but I’m glad that your puppies are managing with the confinement as well as they are. Each day, is a day closer to them being free again. People wonder why our government came down so hard on Amber Heard when she snuck her dogs in on a private jet, bypassed everything, the rules are in place for a reason, we don’t have rabies here, and by her selfish actions she put our country at risk. No one knew if her dogs had any infectious diseases, that’s why they have quarantine, checks, she just decided that rules didn’t apply to her, even though she was told her dogs had to abide by the rules, she chose to ignore them, so our government sent them back.! Congratulations on your new precious baby granddaughter, she looks adorable 💕💕💕🎉 Thank you for your educational video on rabies, I was fascinated as I learnt things I had no idea about with this virus. I pray that rabies NEVER gets transmitted to our country, that virus is devastating. I am so thankful you knew what precautions to take with suspected rabies infection, just so sorry your puppies came in contact. Take care Dr Lee. ❤ Sending prayers, hugs and love to you and your family from Australia 🙏🏻❤️🥰😘
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo that’s an understatement. No parent should ever have to bury their child, the grief and heartbreak never stops. Next month it’s 19 years, it’s just as devastating now as it was the day he was killed. Nothing can replace a life. You’re an amazing kind and caring soul Dr Lee, and all your children are blessed to have such wonderful parents. Your life skills and attitude has certainly come through in Matt, and Mark was an amazing soul too when he was fighting the cancer. I watched all his videos like I watch every video that Matt posts. ❤️ Have a great weekend Dr Lee. ❤️🙏🏻
Yeah, we're about to hit 4 yrs, and I realize everyone was kindly lying to us when they said "it will get better." I think peeps say that to keep you from doing "something stupid" (early on) while you are learning to live with the pain. Y'all have a great weekend too! Love you, my friend! @@shaz8486
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo oh most definitely, problem is no one knows what to say, and that ole’ saying time heals all wounds is complete BS…. In saying that I know 2 different women who both lost their sons, and sadly neither show any kind of grief, sadness, it’s like oh well there gone now nothing I can do. One woman says oh it’s all because I wasn’t nurtured as a child. She told me I was a freak because I remember the day and date our son was killed, let alone my dad who died at 52 from a massive heart attack. She couldn’t even remember the month or the date her son died. She went home and checked after we had talked about it, but so was so cold and heartless about it all which I found rather sad that there were no feelings for her son who passed away after ours had. Another one her son committed suicide, again it was very blaze’ I overheard heard the other woman say to her “oh don’t worry about her, her son died ages ago,” as if his death had no value or meaning. I feel for them they are both very heartless, to not love your child unconditionally just blows my mind, to me it’s just a natural love a parent has for their child. These days it seems not everyone has these same feelings towards their children sadly. They say to grieve is to have loved, so it makes me wonder how deeply they really loved their child. Sorry for my rant, I just thought I would share a different perspective I have experienced. I have also been told “to get over it”, but, it’s NOT something you get over, it’s funny, because several of these people that have made those comments felt a huge turn around when they personally were affected by a passing. Lots of love and prayers to you Dr Lee. ❤️🙏🏻
THE ONLY solace I have with Mark's passing is the fact I know I'll see him again, and live with him (and Him) forever. And honestly, despite all the love, friends, and family I have here now, I'm more than ready to leave this world. I'll not do anything to hasten that day, but I welcome an end to this "pretty much constant" heartache. And yes, I do think our grief is directly proportional to our love, hence the unyielding pain you and I share for our beloved boys. Love and prayers to you too, my dear friend! @@shaz8486
The saddest memory I have as a retired vet tech is a beautiful Boxer we had to put down due to rabies. The owner brought her for a skin condition and when Doc asked about the vaccine status of the dog the owner stated she didn't need vaccines b/c she never goes outside w/o her on a lead and she only wanted the antibiotics. I live in the mountains in PA and we have had a rise in rabies over the past decade and only a week before had a little girl was attacked by a rabid skunk while on her swingset. Doc explained this and she still said no. Doc thinking it was a money issue said I'll waive the fee just so we can get her protected. Still no. Four months later the owner comes in hysterical that her baby was in the car and she was stumbling and drooling and sure enough she had rabies. I still think of her from time to time and how her owners mindset against a $15 vaccine would have saved her life.
Thank you Dr. Lee for this informative video. We do not have rabies in the U.K., I for one was definitely ignorant of this deadly virus. I have shared your video on F.B. In the hope that others will know what to do and stay safe if they are unfortunate to encounter an animal or human who appear to be infected! Thank you from Wales!
I was born in California and learned about rabies, but after living in Hawai'i for 34 years, where we don't have rabies at ALL... it's been quite awhile since I've had to deal with any single creature that has had it. Mahalo for making this video! It should be taught even in areas where we don't have it also! Glad you're dogs & family are doing well! 💞 ALOHA FROM HAWAI'I 💞🌹 LYSSA 🌹
We don’t have Rabies in Australia at all, again from VERY STRICT PROTOCOLS. People wonder why Amber Heard was criticised when she ILLEGALLY bought the dogs in from US. She was told they had to go through quarantine and declared but she thought she was special and rules didn’t apply to her. That is a perfect example of WHY her dogs had to go back because of strict border polices with any animal coming into our country to prevent the spread of diseases like Rabies…..we don’t have any rabies here at all and she decided to put everything and everyone at risk by being utterly selfish. We have the very strict polices for a reason, and I would hate for rabies to EVER get into our country. It’s a terrible virus. 28:23
@@kar702 she certainly is, I am so glad the truth came out in the trial. One thing it also proved was that MSM can’t even lie straight. They still reported she was the victim after she lost. ! I feel for anyone coming across her path that she decides to destroy.
Dr Lee, there isn’t anyone who is a better person than you. We all have our learning moments, failures, proud moments, etc. Compassion is something you have in spades, and something those who complained seem to be lacking to some degree. You don’t need to feel any worse about this situation, you did what you could under the horrible circumstances you were dealing with.
Great class. Growing up on a farm in Wisconsin, I learned some things about rabies, but you still taught me a lot. I was walking with my daughter when she was about 18 months old or so and we walked past a small wooded area, and a raccoon came charging out of the woods. If you could call it, that he looked like a drunk that had been on a bender. I grabbed my daughter and took off like a bat out of you know where and was very glad that the raccoon could not run very fast because I don't run very fast at all. I got home and called the police and they came and shot it. They called me after it had been tested to tell it was rabid. To think my little girl could have been bite makes me shutter to this day. She is now 26 and just had her 3rd baby 6 days ago. So, from one proud grandma to one proud grampa, congratulations on a beautiful baby girl into your wonderful family. Thank you very much for the information on the rabies. Ignor those self-important people who gave you a hard time about missing the vaccination of your dog. It's sad that they don't have enough in their life to keep them in fulfilled enough that they have to tear apart someone who went through hell like you did and are. Karma will get them at one point or another. Take care and enjoy that precious new granddaughter.
Dr. Lee - I rarely, if ever, comment on UA-cam videos. But hearing you apologize for the lapse in vaccinating your dogs was where I felt compelled to say something. You have nothing to apologize for. The world needs more kindness and GRACE. Thank you for spreading that message on your channel. Keep it coming and may God Bless YOU!
Dr. Lee, thank you for the public information seminar. Even as a vet, there is no way of knowing what the officials want you to do with that situation. It could be nowhere close to what was done even 20 years ago. And if its not something you commonly come across, how would you know without asking? Much respect to you for finding the proper way to handle it. Other country folk may have never called anyone. Nobody asks questions anymore or dont want the hassle of others involvement. Hope your pups are well!
Thank you for highlighting the failures of our public health services. And sharing your humanity I just wanted to squeeze you. I remember the 1980s rabies outbreak and the fear on noncontainment as the whole economic structure could fail due to a virus. Tangent alert! I'll stop myself there, but we wash our hands better now. Be bold, be Texan! Even vets are allowed to be human, friend.
Never apologize Dr. Lee. Your doing is a favor by posting this kind of info. It's very important. Thank you so much for letting us know what to do. Your a blessing to us all. God bless y'all. ❤❤
Thank you for clarifying the biter vs the bite receiver quarantine length. Very helpful information. Absolutely terrifying disease yet incredibly interesting at the same time.
We had a rabies scare here in Davie, FL not long ago. Cat was seen with it and a 3-6 block quarantine abutting the turnpike. About 5 years earlier there was a rabid fox over by my horse's paddock and another boarder that had licensed to conceal carry shot and killed.
Much love for you on the loss of your son. I got sideways a bit when my Dad was diagnosed in Feb. , operated on in April and gone by October (all in 2000). I forgot stuff too. Its even harder I think when it's a parent losing a child. God bless you for how you handled the less than kind folks.
Extremely helpful! Thank you for broadening my understanding of rabies. I live in a rural area and often see raccoons, opossums, and coyotes around my place.
Your grandbaby is precious. I'm sorry there are insensitive trolls out there that are miserable in their own lives and try to make themselves feel better by trying to bring others down, ignore them, I can't imagine going thru what your family had to endure with the loss of Mark, you missing the vaccines for your dog only shows that you are human, you are a great person, I hope to shake your hand one day, remember we Love you too.
Sending scritches and belly rubs to your puppers, give them a treat for me! Nice to see you representing for Derek. That must have been cool to be able to see him doing a whole project with you guys. Quite a crowd in the HQ in the background! Glad you could save the original heads and dual fuel-make-it-happeners. Over on Matt's "Off the Ranch" channel, Derek from Vice Grip Garage came for a colab to get the El Camino from the resort running and painted.
Dr Lee! Count me in as one of the poorly-taught ignorant. I am so glad to have accurate info about rabies, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Also, your new grand-baby is so sweet! :-)
i entirely agree that we should be taught about rabies in school. i was never taught about it when i was in school. i had to educate myself when i got older, and i wish i knew more. this video taught me a lot, thank you.
As a kid I was in the corn crib, when I went to leave there was a very sick, likely rabid skunk outside the door. He was slobbering, making a lot of noise, walking like drunk. Since it was daytime so as per my parents instructions I yelled and yelled until my dad heard bringing a gun and took the animal out. That summer we had 3 rabid skunks come up into the yard at various times in daytime that were obviously sick. So so scary!
OMGoodness!! What a cute baby granddaughter!! And that smile!! Worth a million bucks!! The short one with the Ringtail Cat…..took the edge off for sure…..
I think this is a video everyone need to watch to learn not only about rabies but diseases in general!! I'm sorry people were so cruel to you in the previous video.
When I moved to Tucson I had brought my horses from Naples and we boarded the horses at a boardwalk facility. The owner had lost his young son to rabies. His son had bitten by a raccoon and didn't tell his parents, so he didn't get the antitoxin and got rabies. In spite of all the care he received at the hospital, he passed away. Rabies is very serious and it's not 100 percent effective even if you get the antitoxin immediately after the bite. Rabies will always be around and I really wouldn't want to go through the pain of rabies. I really appreciate you putting this video out there.
Great video, Dr Lee. Rude and disrespectful comments don't belong on this channel! It's shameful. You and your family are so nice and kind. Your video's are always informative and entertaining. I enjoy each one. Congratulations on the new addition to the family! God bless you and your beautiful family.
RIP mark, no apology needed doc. You are human and last i knew no human was perfect. Ignore the naysayers. I do and will. Much love to all of the Carricker family. Give loves to the puppies from me😊
Our own Vet told us my daughter's dog was safe after she'd killed a skunk whose rabies status was unknown. Dog came in definite contact with skunk fluids--and was brand-new to them and unvaxxed. They told us dog would need to have been BITTEN. I asked repeatedly. I was one of those who was shocked when you taught me that ANY contact with bodily fluids can be dangerous. I thank you.
I cant believe you have been getting unkind comments on your videos, I'd like to think they are not current followers beacause your channel has always been a supportive little corner of the world. thank you for educating us on this very important subject. I hope you and your family are doing well 🙏
Thank you, Dr. Lee, for this very informative rabies video. You sure did clear up a number of myths about this terrible virus. I live in Bryan (not too terribly far from you), so this hits too close to home for me. I need to rethink letting my 14 year old vaccinated cat (who can no longer climb a fence) out into my backyard. I live near the Traditions golf coarse, so there is quite a bit of wildlife in my neighborhood. God bless you Dr, Lee, and thank you again. P.S. Your new baby granddaughter is so beautiful! 😍 Love from Texas ❤
Thank you for this informative video. We've seen a couple of dead young raccoons this year, and I wonder if we're having some rabies here in SW Ohio. I'll go ahead and share this video on facebook to better inform people. I'm sorry for your loss, praying for comfort for you.
My entire life I was taught that nobody is perfect, so I was a bit disappointed when I started watching UA-cam and found that there were so many "perfect" people in the comment sections. lol. Much love/respect to you and your's brother.
Great job. Don’t let their ignorance get to you. Sometimes you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink, sometimes you can explain it to them, but you can’t make them understand it.
Dr Lee thanks for the information. Life can get in the way of our routines. Don’t take it to heart your child was foremost in your mind, as it should have been.
Thank you, Dr. Lee, for doing this educational video. It certainly helped me gain understanding of this fatal disease. I would love to see and learn more on other diseases. Your community is very blessed to have you. I love your sense of humor and way of getting your point across. Keep up the great work!
Dr. Lee that was definitely not a boring class. It was very informative very well presented and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I learned a lot more than I thought I already knew about rabies. And as far as getting behind on anything during Mark’s cancer journey, it happens, I followed his journey. My heart broke as I watched him deteriorating in each of his videos, and I am but a stranger to the character family. As his father, I can’t imagine what you were going through, and your daily struggles now, so I say to hell with those that are judging you based on, a time in your life that is the most painful thing a parent will ever go through. Mark is definitely missed and still loved and I hope JC and the kids are doing well. Congratulations on your new granddaughter, she is beautiful.
I really appreciate the informative information. It’s so important and it’s good for people to hear the truth. Congratulations on the new granddaughter! ❤
Thanks Dr. Lee, here I sit in my ignorance, deep and confining, but I have choices to either seek knowledge or sit a stew about why didn't I know that. You, Good Sir, have performed a great public service with your video. I need to check on my critter's vaccine records and make sure we are current on our vaccines, Thanks Again Dr. Lee !!!!!!
Dr. Lee don’t apologize for having to deal with one of the most horrible things any person should have to deal with, though you missed the dog’s shot, you did the right thing because you focused on your sick and dying son, Keep up the good work.
I know many of you have heard of the shooting in Lewiston Maine. I'm asking y'all to please pray for my hubby. He lost 4 close friends in that tragedy. Also, continue to pray for Lewiston. Thank you in advance. God Bless.
I am so sorry 😢.
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So very sorry. Keeping all of those who were in that horrific tragedy in my thoughts and prayers. Condolences to all those who lost loved ones. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So so sad 😥 Father, please wrap your Powerful and Comforting Arms around this family. Please help them during this difficult time. Amen ❣️🙏🧎♀️
My family lives in Lewiston and scary doesn’t even describe how I’ve felt for the past few days. My family is safe but I’m still praying for those who arent
Great explanation of rabies, more should learn about it. Had to save a new neighbor who isn't used to wild life(Came from a city) and they had a raccoon acting strange during the day in their yard and i saw his kids walking out to it. I don't think i have ever run that fast to yell out my door to stop them. In the end they put the animal down and it did indeed have rabies. So glad Boy Scouts taught me about it when i was younger.
Dr. Lee, Never apologize for what you did or didn't do while Mark was sick. You are an amazing man with an amazing family and that's all that matters. Oh, and always remember this....... WE LOVE YOU!!!! ❤
I agree with you Dr Lee….we as a nation are grossly misinformed and lacking in fundamental infectious disease. I took a 6 hour course (3-2 hr lectures) as part of my training to be one of my office’s volunteer first responders and that 6 hour course in infectious disease prevention was so enlightening. I certainly don’t know everything but I learned what’s important…how to keep myself and others safe, how to recognize potential risks, what is effective, what’s not, etc. If everyone were to just be given this same type of training, along with a community first aid and CPR/AED training as graduating HS seniors….it would go a long way in improving our overall public health.
Should be taught in health class at school instead of garb age
First off I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this, I know it comes with the territory so speak.
I want to tell you how much respect I have for you as a person. You don’t run or hide from those people who are uniformed or misinformed and can be straight up disrespectful. You created an amazing video presented with facts and understanding. I definitely learned something and it helped me to understand better this disease and the dangers surrounding it.
Thank you Dr. Lee
Dr Lee and his whole family seems so genuinely sweet. How in the world can anyone be so rude to him?
I'm glad the pups are doing well, and their quarantine times are coming to a close. I can't imagine how difficult it must be on them and you.
@Outon-theRanchWithDrLee …Scammer!
Thanks Dr. Lee appreciate info, as a nurse and get into a lot of trouble over the same vaccine information. After COVID I stopped saying anything, people will be what they want to believe.
Big virtual hugs and kisses to the pups. People need to stop chastising others. We are not perfect. 🙏❤️
I understand your point. But covid shots were not made the same way as traditional vaccines... So people were logical to question the novel platform used to develop those shots.
Well, for starters, to compare Pasteur to Fauci the butcher is an egregious insult, and you should be ashamed of doing so.
@@KZ-np8fzI think it's okay to question. I'm a naturally inquisitive person, so I question lots of stuff. It's the way people questioned things that was most problematic. So much anger, and too many times, it was misdirected at the wrong folks.
@@AtarahDerekWho compared those two? Was that maybe a post that was deleted in this thread?
@@bowed305 The myocarditis shot cannot even begin to compare to the rabies vaccine (invented by Pasteur). In fact, at this point the myocarditis shot has led to the deaths of more people than Covid has.
Thank you Dr. Lee. I am a retired animal control officer (34 years) and have dealt with this issue my whole career. What you stated and how you stated it is exactly the way I would explain it to the public. The differences between the short (10 day) quarantine versus the 6 week/6 month quarantine is always a confusing issue to the general public. Another misconception is how the disease progresses in the animal (or person). Many people think it progresses through the bloodstream. That is incorrect. It progresses along the nerve fibers -- that's why the disease takes such varying times to reach the brain. The further from the brain, the longer it takes to reach it. If it were blood-borne, progress would be very rapid.
Again, thanks for the clear explanations. Best of luck to you.
This if ur tagged on the foot it could take up 2 3 yrs from what I've heard now the arm it could b a matter of days 2 weeks
First your granddaughter is even cuter than that ring tailed cat!!! Second GREAT informative video! I shared it on my facebook feed!
Thanks brother Hap!!!
I'm nearly 50 years old... this was the most educational video on rabies I've ever seen in my life. I've already shared it with almost everyone in my contacts.
...and you're right Dr Lee. We ARE ignorant on the subject as a whole. At least I know I certainly was. I knew it was "mostly" fatal once symptoms are present, and I knew they had to test using the head, but that's about it... unfortunately.
All children, including city kids, should know never to approach a wild animal. If it’s acting “friendly”, you’re not in a Disney movie.
Thanks for sharing it!
I've never seen a deer "bark" before! Fascinating! 😮 I enjoy your videos so much 😊
Dr Lee, a very important point you did not mention; My cats have always been strictly indoor cats. This DOES NOT mean they do not need to be vaccinated against rabies. First of all, cats can and do 'escape' at times and then are vulnerable to rabid wildlife. Also, mice and bats can very easily get into ones home, and your cat can be exposed in that way. Please folks, make sure your indoor pets are vaccinated. They are potentially vulnerable. Dr Lee, never apologize for a lengthy, educational video. Very important information was shared here today.
Great point I will add on a later vet video.... thank you
The happened to me. A mouse got into my apartment and bit my cat, who was vaccinated. Her vet had her come in for a booster, anyway, just in case.
Many years ago my brother Greg and our mom were walking and a raccoon was walking towards them irraticlly. They went home and called the DNR who came out immediately. They put it down and later called my mom and told her it had distemper.
Oh my word! I missed the earlier video you refer to in this one! I am so disappointed with the internet bullies! Yes, Dr. Lee, you are a vet and a great one at that! For the folks that think they can shame you! Bless your darn hearts! You are a wonderful teacher! You are a beautiful person! You follow your heart and you follow the good for all! Personally, I'd like to say thank you! From myself to my 5 pups, 3 cats and 2 parrots! Thank you!
I agree, Dr Lee is a wonderful person and teacher. Thank you for this very important class. I feel much better equipped to understand rabies.
Thank you for explaining this to all of your subscribers. I've tried to educate folks and it seems to fall on deaf ears. When I worked for a vet, the number 1 domestic carrier of rabies was a cat.
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Nooo, not the cattooos
Dr. Lee we are all human and prone to making mistakes or being forgetful especially if you are tending to a family crisis like the diagnoses of Marks Cancer. No need to apologize as taking care of a loved one comes first. I cannot stand people who pull shade on others. Much Love and thank you for the update on your babies and of course Congrats on the Grandbaby, it is always great when a new life is brought into the crazy marble we all live on.
Doc Lee I'm up in New Jersey. We've had numerous outbreaks of distemper and rabies where I'm at. People have no clue about them - even though it decimated multiple times over feral cat populations as well as racoon, bobcat, and foxes.
As for education just take a look at Lyme disease. So many doctors are completely oblivious about it or they trust that the test is infallible instead of trusting their instincts and the symptomology. Doctors in all states need to know about it because of patients coming in from other states and visiting. In the north east we see hundreds of thousands of cases per year - estimates I've seen range from 400,000 to 2.5 million in total in the US. I've seen POTS, memory loss, uncontrollable rage, heart issues like murmur and POTS, vertigo, hearing damage, vision damage, joint issues, and a whole host of other issues. It's so simple to spray your clothing with tick spray when doing work outside but most people don't.
It's all things that should be taught in school before they think of screwing with the modern crap. But of course the administrators value politics over common sense.
Yep, it seems it's all backwards.... You learn the pathogenesis, by contracting the disease!!!
Daryl Hall, of Hall and Oates, had to stop performing for a while because he was constantly ill. He tells about going to numerous doctors and not getting any answers or a definitive diagnosis. Finally, one day his ex-girlfriend Sara Allen, for whom he wrote the song "Sara Smile", told him to see if he had Lyme disease. He got tested, and it turned out that he not only had Lyme disease, but babesiosis and a couple other tick-borne diseases as well. After a long treatment regimen with antibiotics, he was able to resume performing. Lyme disease is very serious. The best defense against transmissible diseases is to be armed with reliable, accurate information and to make informed, well-reasoned decisions. Ignoring the problem or panicking out of irrational fear is not going to help.
@@frazzledude Amen to that!!!!
There's a reason everytime I talk to a tradesman in my area I tell them to use spray. Avril Lavigne was also hit bad by Lyme and she still has symptoms from it. Babesiosis is what has been called the malaria of the US. I had relapses from it, nasty crap. My mom had ehrliciosis and a friend had rocky mountain spotted fever. @@frazzledude
Then there are the doctors who only hear horses and never look for the zebras when you can see that the horse is actually black and white with stripes. I learned a lot about infectious diseases because I went through a period of looking at the nastier pathogens to try to come to terms with a chronic illness. Essentially I was looking at diseases and going "at least I don't have this". 27 years later I'm still disabled due to Lyme and the 3 years it was allowed to run roughshod over my body. @@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo
Unfortunately, we as a society have been lied to so much over the last few years by our government and by some in the healthcare industry that people have grown to distrust what they are told. Combine this with a change in how vaccines are tested and you end up with a big problem.
Thank you Dr Lee for all the information you are learning us!! Having recently moved into a rural area on the other side of San Antonio from you, I am taking this experience you are going through to heart. Once again, thank you!
Very well said! I am a retired public health nurse. This is terribly important information and I’m sure something so important needs to be taught throughout a persons lifetime. I never learned about rabies until I became a nurse. Of course living in the Midwest I’d heard about it. Not about the death rate for sure. Nor was it mentioned how it was spread. However, we did hear about the shots in your stomach. (I’m older). All this to say I’m happy you did this and hope the information gains more attention! God bless you all!
I was traumatized @ the age of ten by the movie Old Yeller & even now in my 70's live in fear of rabies. Had dogs my whole life & no one ever got rabies but the nagging fear was in my mind. Hope all your dogs are safe & survive this horrible encounter.
Thank you for sharing this information with us. I am 70 years old and have not been exposed to knowledge about rabies except in your two videos since high school. I have never known anyone who died from rabies but there was a woman in my hometown who stepped on a rusty nail in her barn when I was in high school. She was in the small two bed infectious disease ward which didn't have a TV. My mother was a nurse at the hospital and asked me to come read to her. I read "Gone with the Wind". Sometimes my voice caused her pain and during those times I just sat with her to keep her company. She had what is known as lockjaw and died and excruciatingly painful death. I was only 16 but so grateful that I was able to bring some peace to her. She knew she was dying and her family didn't come round because they couldn't handle what the disease was doing to her body. I so much wanted to hug her but knew I couldn't because I would only cause her more pain. When she reached out to me I let her hold me. Usually it was just my hand or arm. She knew the uncontrollable spasms could hurt me.
Thank you, Dr. Lee. I know far more about rabies than I did 30 minutes ago. I also realize the Raccoon we had in the neighborhood a couple years ago, the one my neighbor was trying to hand feed (!) probably had rabies. This is basic information everyone should know. Oh, and what a beautiful granddaughter!
I was SHOCKED at all the people that were horrible to you in the comments of your other video. And I just want to say that I'm proud of you for taking care of the people in your life that needed you, and I appreciate the information you shared.
Ignore the haters. Keep being you. You, your content, your information and your love for us and helping us learn are awesome. Thanks again.
Hi Dr. Lee , It was great to see you working with Derek and Matt on the truck. You looked like you were enjoying yourself. Stay safe.
Good Morning Dr. Lee
It’s a wonder that you recall anything about the time of Mark’s illness… except for the time with him. I hope that the people fuss g at you, never have to live through those long and painful days.
Thank you for the education on rabies. I learned some things.
Congratulations on the new baby girl!! That is wonderful.
Blessings to all. ❤ Perhaps everyone could be blessed with the gift of kindness. 🙏🏻
~Linda
Thanks Linda! Kindness....What a gift!!!....
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Absolutely this. ❤
Any new subscribers who were randomly recommended here, if your sitting on the fence and aren't sure if this is a channel for you....Please go back and watch some more of Dr Lee's older videos, I guarantee you won't be disappointed, get to know his family and thier story....ups and downs like us all, the most down to earth and huge hearted ppl.
You will not regret it! Keep it up Dr Lee👍💪🙏
Thanks brother!
Dear Sir. I still have my Build It Stronger T-Shirt that I bought from Bunker Branding back in the day. I wear it sparingly as I don't want it to wear out, but still wear it with remembering your son each time. You and your family have touched so many lives across the world! Thank you from Illinois
Thanks for buying that shirt. I still have mine, but it makes me so sad, I just can't wear it much. We all gather on Mark's bd for dinner and I always wear it then...Thanks for being our good friend Adam....
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo Still have mine as well, although it has definitely seen better days, lol! I wear it to the gym at least once a week for motivation and am always getting asked about it’s meaning. Although the outcome was not what we wanted I feel it’s important to tell people about Mark and his family’s courageous battle against such a horrible disease.
Thanks dear friend!!! @@HEXU77
Dr Lee thank you for this education and kindness. If you never watched a loved one suffer and pass than you don’t understand what you went through. You owe no apologies or explanation. I’m a retired FedEx driver and luckily only bit 3 times in 30 years. The last time the woman had no proof. People need to understand the seriousness of this virus. Unfortunately, veterinary medicine has gotten extremely expensive and many people that backyard breed may not vaccinate their animals. I took my animals to Hawaii and had to have a titer test before they could go and at least three vaccines. There is no rabies in Hawaii.
Thank you for the clarification on what we need to look for when there is a possible rabies in our area
Dear Dr Lee, You are allowed to forget things as we all are ! Those that are not kind need to look at themselves and try to make themselves kinder ! You all went through so much when you all lost Mark ❤ Thank you for this , I am a mere English lady where we never see Rabies and goodness I hope we never do ! All the best Grace
Your granddaughter is such a cutie. :)
I am so so so sorry for your loss. I think people who complained about you forgetting the vaccine, are lucky enough to have never ever lost someone.
Thank you for your educational video. Loved it. Warm greetings from Vienna, Austria, EU
Thank you for education on Rabies. I'm so so sorry for the loss of your son. May you be blessed and a hedge of protection be around your family in the coming days❤
Lol That new grandbaby is the most precious thing we've ever seen...well maybe that cute little ringtail cat too 😅 Glad the puppers are doing good and you're keeping an eye on the other critters. You're such a good steward of Gods creatures. Thanks Dr Lee! Another great and really informative video...I learned a few more things I didnt know before.
I was born and raised in the territory of Alaska (before it became a state). Wild dog packs along with an abundance of a variety of wildlife saturated all corners of the landscape. Rabies was rampant and considered commonplace, so much so, that rabies education was part of the yearly, standard educational curriculum. If memory serves me correctly, starting in the 4th grade, a day was dedicated to this topic. Discussions, Q&A's and a very graphic movie was shown depicting the various symptoms, stages and ultimate death as a result of being infected with rabies (both animal and human victims were shown). It was gruesome, but essential information necessary for survival for those of us living in a very wild and beautiful land. I'm pleased to see that you are addressing this "taboo" subject on a matter which is rampant worldwide. Thank you for your time, service and dedication to education.
I first learned about rabies as a kid through the movie " Ol' Yeller". Thanks for the lessons from Alberta , Canada.
This was most certainly, NOT boring. Thank you for the update with your dogs and for teaching our class.
Best information for rabies ever. Thank you Doc. Sorry that you needed to educate so many people, very much needed. Prayers for your furbabies.
As someone who, thankfully, lives in a rabies-free country (Scotland) I found this very informative especially given I have travelled to the USA on many occasions. Always good to know this stuff to stay safe whilst travelling abroad.
@OutontheRanchWithDrLee1 SCAMMER! 😂 What a loser!!
Thank you for sharing this highly important information with us. Especially the arrogant, rude folks that dare question your motives and knowledge as a veterinarian. You're a good man Dr. Lee!
And congratulations on your new grandchild ❤️
I'm happy your pups are doing well. Confinement of my animals would probably bother me a lot more than them😊
Dr Lee, my friend thank you so much for doing this video. I shared it and I hope others will watch. I really don’t understand why our states and country as a whole don’t educate our people on this disease.
Thank you again, God bless you and your family. Sharon Sims Decatur, Texas
Thanks for the update. It's good to know the dogs are okay so far and I appreciate the info about rabies. My stress level would be so high during this waiting period ❤
You’re my favorite professor Dr. Lee 👨🏻🎓💕🐾 🙏!
Thanks for being so kind as to give us a scientific, detailed explanation of this dreaded disease. You've done a good public service. (I always look forward to your videos!) Take care
Thanks Doc Lee for your professional insight into the subject of Rabies and what "we" the public should know to protect both ourselves and our animals. BTHO South Carolina! Gig'em Aggies 👍🏼!
First, congrats Grandpa, she is ADORABLE!!! 🎉 Secondly, thank you Dr. Lee for the very very very informative video. I was absolutely one of those people that did not understand anything about rabies. I had every misconception you listed and probably more. So for me and my family we are deeply in your debt.
Looking forward to the next video!! 🎃
Thank you for the information Dr. Lee. My whole life I was wrong about the rabbies virus. Glad I watched your video 1st thing this morning. Yes, you are right about teaching this in the school system all the way from 7th thur 12th grades. I'm 58yo & I wished you would of been a teacher of mine, but your never to old to learn. So with that said I'm going to get my little doggies rabbie vaccine 💉 1st thing Monday morning. I don't want them chopping her head off like what happened to my Old King dog when back in 1984, my Sr. Year of high school, when a friend of my Dad's backed over my old big boy. My Dad was trying to check on him & he bit my Dad. He was to old, about 15yo, & hurt to help so my parents took him to the vet & had him put down. They wanted to make sure he didn't have rabbies so they cut his head off & sent it in to the state people who did the test. Came back he didn't have rabbies but my Mom always got his shot for it since he was an outside dog.
This is where I made the mistake at. I thought since my little poodles & my dog now wasn't an all the time outside dog they didn't need to be vaccinated for rabbies. But since you explained it to me I see how wrong I was. So thank you for this 30 min video for showing me I was wrong. See you can teach old dogs new tricks.
And yes, always love seeing the ringtail & congratulations on your new baby granddaughter. She's so cute.
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I saw your previous video and I'm glad to see an update and that everyone is doing well. Appreciate the information. My folks bought a "farm" and run across more wildlife than the city so I sent them the video so they could be educated on rabies risks.
Dr Lee, thank you for educating me on Rabies. As I live in Australia and we don’t have it here, thank goodness, but I have never really understood anything, except that it was deadly.
As for forgetting your furbaby’s rabies vaccination, I can completely understand how anything slips past your mind, because at the time, nothing is more important except helping your son Mark through his cancer. I am so very sorry that Marks fight with cancer didn’t end on a positive note for all the family, it’s devastating, and a parent’s worst nightmare. Shattering for Marks wife and children. 💔💔💔
At the time our own son died I forgot everything for a long time, I was in a state of shock, to this day I still don’t remember some things that happened in the first few years after. Life is before his death and after, and a lot of blurred is after. Don’t ever take notice to those judgmental people they DID NOT walk in your shoes, and I guarantee you they would be the same or worse were they in that same situation themselves. I have zero tolerance for judgmental people, my tolerance for it rapidly declined after our son died. You tend to get a whole new perspective on life and what’s impossible versus what’s not.
It’s seem forever since you did that first video when the rabies came to your farm, it must seem like even longer for you and Mrs Lee, but I’m glad that your puppies are managing with the confinement as well as they are. Each day, is a day closer to them being free again.
People wonder why our government came down so hard on Amber Heard when she snuck her dogs in on a private jet, bypassed everything, the rules are in place for a reason, we don’t have rabies here, and by her selfish actions she put our country at risk. No one knew if her dogs had any infectious diseases, that’s why they have quarantine, checks, she just decided that rules didn’t apply to her, even though she was told her dogs had to abide by the rules, she chose to ignore them, so our government sent them back.!
Congratulations on your new precious baby granddaughter, she looks adorable 💕💕💕🎉
Thank you for your educational video on rabies, I was fascinated as I learnt things I had no idea about with this virus. I pray that rabies NEVER gets transmitted to our country, that virus is devastating. I am so thankful you knew what precautions to take with suspected rabies infection, just so sorry your puppies came in contact. Take care Dr Lee. ❤
Sending prayers, hugs and love to you and your family from Australia 🙏🏻❤️🥰😘
Thank you so much for your kindness. I am so sad to hear you too lost a son. Our lives (yours and mine) have been dimmed forever....
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo that’s an understatement. No parent should ever have to bury their child, the grief and heartbreak never stops. Next month it’s 19 years, it’s just as devastating now as it was the day he was killed. Nothing can replace a life.
You’re an amazing kind and caring soul Dr Lee, and all your children are blessed to have such wonderful parents. Your life skills and attitude has certainly come through in Matt, and Mark was an amazing soul too when he was fighting the cancer. I watched all his videos like I watch every video that Matt posts. ❤️ Have a great weekend Dr Lee. ❤️🙏🏻
Yeah, we're about to hit 4 yrs, and I realize everyone was kindly lying to us when they said "it will get better." I think peeps say that to keep you from doing "something stupid" (early on) while you are learning to live with the pain. Y'all have a great weekend too! Love you, my friend! @@shaz8486
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo oh most definitely, problem is no one knows what to say, and that ole’ saying time heals all wounds is complete BS…. In saying that I know 2 different women who both lost their sons, and sadly neither show any kind of grief, sadness, it’s like oh well there gone now nothing I can do. One woman says oh it’s all because I wasn’t nurtured as a child. She told me I was a freak because I remember the day and date our son was killed, let alone my dad who died at 52 from a massive heart attack. She couldn’t even remember the month or the date her son died. She went home and checked after we had talked about it, but so was so cold and heartless about it all which I found rather sad that there were no feelings for her son who passed away after ours had. Another one her son committed suicide, again it was very blaze’ I overheard heard the other woman say to her “oh don’t worry about her, her son died ages ago,” as if his death had no value or meaning. I feel for them they are both very heartless, to not love your child unconditionally just blows my mind, to me it’s just a natural love a parent has for their child. These days it seems not everyone has these same feelings towards their children sadly.
They say to grieve is to have loved, so it makes me wonder how deeply they really loved their child. Sorry for my rant, I just thought I would share a different perspective I have experienced. I have also been told “to get over it”, but, it’s NOT something you get over, it’s funny, because several of these people that have made those comments felt a huge turn around when they personally were affected by a passing.
Lots of love and prayers to you Dr Lee. ❤️🙏🏻
THE ONLY solace I have with Mark's passing is the fact I know I'll see him again, and live with him (and Him) forever. And honestly, despite all the love, friends, and family I have here now, I'm more than ready to leave this world. I'll not do anything to hasten that day, but I welcome an end to this "pretty much constant" heartache. And yes, I do think our grief is directly proportional to our love, hence the unyielding pain you and I share for our beloved boys. Love and prayers to you too, my dear friend! @@shaz8486
The saddest memory I have as a retired vet tech is a beautiful Boxer we had to put down due to rabies. The owner brought her for a skin condition and when Doc asked about the vaccine status of the dog the owner stated she didn't need vaccines b/c she never goes outside w/o her on a lead and she only wanted the antibiotics. I live in the mountains in PA and we have had a rise in rabies over the past decade and only a week before had a little girl was attacked by a rabid skunk while on her swingset. Doc explained this and she still said no. Doc thinking it was a money issue said I'll waive the fee just so we can get her protected. Still no. Four months later the owner comes in hysterical that her baby was in the car and she was stumbling and drooling and sure enough she had rabies. I still think of her from time to time and how her owners mindset against a $15 vaccine would have saved her life.
My cats are in the house or on the balcony but still vaccinated. My vet sends out reminders when shots are due which is great.
Thank you Dr. Lee for this informative video.
We do not have rabies in the U.K., I for one was definitely ignorant of this deadly virus. I have shared your video on F.B. In the hope that others will know what to do and stay safe if they are unfortunate to encounter an animal or human who appear to be infected!
Thank you from Wales!
I was born in California and learned about rabies, but after living in Hawai'i for 34 years, where we don't have rabies at ALL... it's been quite awhile since I've had to deal with any single creature that has had it. Mahalo for making this video! It should be taught even in areas where we don't have it also!
Glad you're dogs & family are doing well! 💞 ALOHA FROM HAWAI'I 💞🌹 LYSSA 🌹
I just assumed that a lot of bats carry rabies and I’m sure Hawaii has bats. I had no idea Hawaii was rabies free
@@kar702 Yes due to VERY STRICT PROTOCOLS, Hawai'i has managed to remain rabies free. 💞 ALOHA FROM HAWAI'I 💞🌹 LYSSA 🌹
We don’t have Rabies in Australia at all, again from VERY STRICT PROTOCOLS. People wonder why Amber Heard was criticised when she ILLEGALLY bought the dogs in from US. She was told they had to go through quarantine and declared but she thought she was special and rules didn’t apply to her. That is a perfect example of WHY her dogs had to go back because of strict border polices with any animal coming into our country to prevent the spread of diseases like Rabies…..we don’t have any rabies here at all and she decided to put everything and everyone at risk by being utterly selfish. We have the very strict polices for a reason, and I would hate for rabies to EVER get into our country. It’s a terrible virus. 28:23
@@shaz8486 wasn’t she the pits. Such a horrible selfish person
@@kar702 she certainly is, I am so glad the truth came out in the trial. One thing it also proved was that MSM can’t even lie straight. They still reported she was the victim after she lost. ! I feel for anyone coming across her path that she decides to destroy.
Dr. Lee you don't need to listen to those negative people you did nothing wrong in my eyes
I see Jacque is happily married now. Nice
I was gonna ask if Jaci got remarried and grandbaby, or if it was there daughter RIP mark and homemade everything Bbbbyyeeee 😭
@@brandonellenbecker8542 "their", not" there" daughter. The daughter was married last year. She is a veterinarian too.
Dr Lee, there isn’t anyone who is a better person than you. We all have our learning moments, failures, proud moments, etc. Compassion is something you have in spades, and something those who complained seem to be lacking to some degree. You don’t need to feel any worse about this situation, you did what you could under the horrible circumstances you were dealing with.
Maybe schools should teach some public health issues … like rabies …. Instead of left wing crap.
Great class. Growing up on a farm in Wisconsin, I learned some things about rabies, but you still taught me a lot. I was walking with my daughter when she was about 18 months old or so and we walked past a small wooded area, and a raccoon came charging out of the woods. If you could call it, that he looked like a drunk that had been on a bender. I grabbed my daughter and took off like a bat out of you know where and was very glad that the raccoon could not run very fast because I don't run very fast at all. I got home and called the police and they came and shot it. They called me after it had been tested to tell it was rabid. To think my little girl could have been bite makes me shutter to this day. She is now 26 and just had her 3rd baby 6 days ago. So, from one proud grandma to one proud grampa, congratulations on a beautiful baby girl into your wonderful family. Thank you very much for the information on the rabies. Ignor those self-important people who gave you a hard time about missing the vaccination of your dog. It's sad that they don't have enough in their life to keep them in fulfilled enough that they have to tear apart someone who went through hell like you did and are. Karma will get them at one point or another. Take care and enjoy that precious new granddaughter.
Dr. Lee - I rarely, if ever, comment on UA-cam videos. But hearing you apologize for the lapse in vaccinating your dogs was where I felt compelled to say something. You have nothing to apologize for. The world needs more kindness and GRACE. Thank you for spreading that message on your channel. Keep it coming and may God Bless YOU!
Dr. Lee, thank you for the public information seminar. Even as a vet, there is no way of knowing what the officials want you to do with that situation. It could be nowhere close to what was done even 20 years ago. And if its not something you commonly come across, how would you know without asking? Much respect to you for finding the proper way to handle it. Other country folk may have never called anyone. Nobody asks questions anymore or dont want the hassle of others involvement. Hope your pups are well!
Thank you for highlighting the failures of our public health services. And sharing your humanity I just wanted to squeeze you. I remember the 1980s rabies outbreak and the fear on noncontainment as the whole economic structure could fail due to a virus. Tangent alert! I'll stop myself there, but we wash our hands better now. Be bold, be Texan! Even vets are allowed to be human, friend.
Never apologize Dr. Lee. Your doing is a favor by posting this kind of info. It's very important. Thank you so much for letting us know what to do. Your a blessing to us all. God bless y'all. ❤❤
Thank you for clarifying the biter vs the bite receiver quarantine length. Very helpful information. Absolutely terrifying disease yet incredibly interesting at the same time.
We had a rabies scare here in Davie, FL not long ago. Cat was seen with it and a 3-6 block quarantine abutting the turnpike.
About 5 years earlier there was a rabid fox over by my horse's paddock and another boarder that had licensed to conceal carry shot and killed.
Thank you for being you. The world is in desperate need of more people like you. A lot of hugs and gratefulness from Sweden! ❤
Much love for you on the loss of your son. I got sideways a bit when my Dad was diagnosed in Feb. , operated on in April and gone by October (all in 2000). I forgot stuff too. Its even harder I think when it's a parent losing a child. God bless you for how you handled the less than kind folks.
Extremely helpful! Thank you for broadening my understanding of rabies. I live in a rural area and often see raccoons, opossums, and coyotes around my place.
Your grandbaby is precious. I'm sorry there are insensitive trolls out there that are miserable in their own lives and try to make themselves feel better by trying to bring others down, ignore them, I can't imagine going thru what your family had to endure with the loss of Mark, you missing the vaccines for your dog only shows that you are human, you are a great person, I hope to shake your hand one day, remember we Love you too.
Sending scritches and belly rubs to your puppers, give them a treat for me!
Nice to see you representing for Derek. That must have been cool to be able to see him doing a whole project with you guys. Quite a crowd in the HQ in the background! Glad you could save the original heads and dual fuel-make-it-happeners.
Over on Matt's "Off the Ranch" channel, Derek from Vice Grip Garage came for a colab to get the El Camino from the resort running and painted.
Yep, that was fun.... Derek is a hoot!
Oh my word! Why do people have to be mean? I appreciate the fact that you take the time to educate us. I hope things work out for your dogs.
Dr Lee! Count me in as one of the poorly-taught ignorant. I am so glad to have accurate info about rabies, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Also, your new grand-baby is so sweet! :-)
Yep, I agree....she's pretty darn cute!!!
i entirely agree that we should be taught about rabies in school. i was never taught about it when i was in school. i had to educate myself when i got older, and i wish i knew more. this video taught me a lot, thank you.
We love you, Professor. I mean Dr. Lee. Please stay safe.
Dr. Lee thanks for making this video. I have family that live out in the country, not far from you. This is very educational.
As a kid I was in the corn crib, when I went to leave there was a very sick, likely rabid skunk outside the door. He was slobbering, making a lot of noise, walking like drunk. Since it was daytime so as per my parents instructions I yelled and yelled until my dad heard bringing a gun and took the animal out. That summer we had 3 rabid skunks come up into the yard at various times in daytime that were obviously sick. So so scary!
OMGoodness!! What a cute baby granddaughter!! And that smile!! Worth a million bucks!! The short one with the Ringtail Cat…..took the edge off for sure…..
Thank you for educating us on rabies, and breaking it down. Hope you and your whole family have a wonderful day again, thank you for education.❤🙏🏻
I think this is a video everyone need to watch to learn not only about rabies but diseases in general!! I'm sorry people were so cruel to you in the previous video.
When I moved to Tucson I had brought my horses from Naples and we boarded the horses at a boardwalk facility. The owner had lost his young son to rabies. His son had bitten by a raccoon and didn't tell his parents, so he didn't get the antitoxin and got rabies. In spite of all the care he received at the hospital, he passed away. Rabies is very serious and it's not 100 percent effective even if you get the antitoxin immediately after the bite. Rabies will always be around and I really wouldn't want to go through the pain of rabies. I really appreciate you putting this video out there.
Great video, Dr Lee. Rude and disrespectful comments don't belong on this channel! It's shameful. You and your family are so nice and kind. Your video's are always informative and entertaining. I enjoy each one. Congratulations on the new addition to the family! God bless you and your beautiful family.
RIP mark, no apology needed doc. You are human and last i knew no human was perfect. Ignore the naysayers. I do and will. Much love to all of the Carricker family. Give loves to the puppies from me😊
Our own Vet told us my daughter's dog was safe after she'd killed a skunk whose rabies status was unknown. Dog came in definite contact with skunk fluids--and was brand-new to them and unvaxxed.
They told us dog would need to have been BITTEN. I asked repeatedly.
I was one of those who was shocked when you taught me that ANY contact with bodily fluids can be dangerous. I thank you.
Love you Dr Lee thanks for sharing your knowledge. We lost a dog to this horrific virus i am glad your dogs are doing ok.
I cant believe you have been getting unkind comments on your videos, I'd like to think they are not current followers beacause your channel has always been a supportive little corner of the world. thank you for educating us on this very important subject. I hope you and your family are doing well 🙏
Glad to see your a human, not like some other people on UA-cam. Cute grand baby. Awesome with Matt's El Camino too. Keep them coming Dr. Lee
Not boring at all Dr. Lee! Education is always important! Thank you for taking the time to inform us better about this horrible disease!
Thank you, Dr. Lee, for this very informative rabies video. You sure did clear up a number of myths about this terrible virus. I live in Bryan (not too terribly far from you), so this hits too close to home for me. I need to rethink letting my 14 year old vaccinated cat (who can no longer climb a fence) out into my backyard. I live near the Traditions golf coarse, so there is quite a bit of wildlife in my neighborhood. God bless you Dr, Lee, and thank you again.
P.S. Your new baby granddaughter is so beautiful! 😍 Love from Texas ❤
Thank you for this informative video. We've seen a couple of dead young raccoons this year, and I wonder if we're having some rabies here in SW Ohio. I'll go ahead and share this video on facebook to better inform people. I'm sorry for your loss, praying for comfort for you.
My entire life I was taught that nobody is perfect, so I was a bit disappointed when I started watching UA-cam and found that there were so many "perfect" people in the comment sections. lol. Much love/respect to you and your's brother.
LOL.... hilarious comment! Love you too, Calvin!
Great job. Don’t let their ignorance get to you. Sometimes you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink, sometimes you can explain it to them, but you can’t make them understand it.
Hang in there Dr. Lee. Keeping my fingers crossed for your puppers. Thanks for the education on rabies related criteria! Love you too, Dr Lee😉
Dr Lee thanks for the information. Life can get in the way of our routines. Don’t take it to heart your child was foremost in your mind, as it should have been.
Thanks Dr. Lee for clarifying the misconceptions of rabies
Continued prayers 🙏
No apologizes needed, some people find a negative in everything. Love your updates and I am glad your dogs are adjusting to quarantine.
Thank you, Dr. Lee, for doing this educational video. It certainly helped me gain understanding of this fatal disease. I would love to see and learn more on other diseases. Your community is very blessed to have you. I love your sense of humor and way of getting your point across. Keep up the great work!
Your family always comes first don’t apologize for anything
Dr. Lee that was definitely not a boring class. It was very informative very well presented and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I learned a lot more than I thought I already knew about rabies. And as far as getting behind on anything during Mark’s cancer journey, it happens, I followed his journey. My heart broke as I watched him deteriorating in each of his videos, and I am but a stranger to the character family. As his father, I can’t imagine what you were going through, and your daily struggles now, so I say to hell with those that are judging you based on, a time in your life that is the most painful thing a parent will ever go through. Mark is definitely missed and still loved and I hope JC and the kids are doing well. Congratulations on your new granddaughter, she is beautiful.
I really appreciate the informative information. It’s so important and it’s good for people to hear the truth. Congratulations on the new granddaughter! ❤
Your honesty about yourself, and stating the facts is so enlightening and refreshing
Thanks Dr. Lee, here I sit in my ignorance, deep and confining, but I have choices to either seek knowledge or sit a stew about why didn't I know that. You, Good Sir, have performed a great public service with your video. I need to check on my critter's vaccine records and make sure we are current on our vaccines, Thanks Again Dr. Lee !!!!!!