May 03, 2011

Could point me in a direction for finding a vet that doesn't make you give shots? Also, would Heartworm be considered one of those types of medications that dogs don't really need?

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I absolutely love your site, and I've bought several items. I want to find a vet that won't make my dogs get shots, any recommendations on how to find a vet like that? Also, is it ok to give "Revolution" for fleas, ticks and heartworms? or do they not need heartworm med's? I wasn't sure if this is also unnecessary or not like vaccine boosters. I had a schnauzer, died at age 9, had every problem under the sun, and my cat started out with "crystals" progressed to diabetes. I don't want my animals to die so early, my grandparents never took their dogs to the vet, and they ate leftovers and lived very long lives. I want to take better care of them than my grandparents did, but I want to do what is right!!!!

Thanks!
Carla
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Here is a link to vets around the country that are supportive of minimal vaccines and raw feeding.

We don’t use chemicals with our own dogs, but you need to make your own decision about heartworm medications. Some areas have so many mosquitoes that there is no way around giving the medication.

I would also investigate a better diet for your dog, if you currently feed kibble. Read this article on feeding a raw diet. It’s a work in progress but there is a lot of good information there.

I would also recommend these books, Natural Nutrition for Dogs & Cats and Raw Dog Food.

You can also go to our Feeding Dogs Page for a list of articles and books that will be helpful to you.

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