5 of the DEADLIEST Veterinary Medications for Pets

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🚨 Discover the risks behind commonly used veterinary drugs in Dr. Andrew Jones' latest video. While these medications can be life-saving, their potential side effects can be extremely dangerous for your pets. Dr. Jones discusses the 5 deadliest veterinary medications, highlighting both their necessary uses and the serious risks they pose. More importantly, he explores safer alternatives that could be used instead.
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[@r.8896]

Several years ago, I worked as an office manager at a Veterinary Hospital and discovered why some veterinarians are so keen on prescribing expensive or dangerous drugs. When I printed the monthly reports for this hospital, I noticed that this animal hospital earned a percentage on the drugs issued from pharmaceutical companies.

[@mamadontteach4202]

Aaand there it is!

[@simbapompom6765]

It's the same for humans as,well !

[@deborahsmith8925]

Just like for humans. We are all lab rats.

[@theresa94010]

@@simbapompom6765 - true. Human doctors are also in the pockets of big Pharma.

[@kr_herbert]

I took my German Shorthair in for reverse sneezing just to be sure he didn't have a polyp or some obstruction. I walked out with Apoquel (!). I gave him two doses before I read up on the side effects. I changed vets shortly after that.

[@rondarae8010]

Dear Dr. Jones, As a retired medical transcriptionist, I really want to come out of retirement to edit your subtitles. Voice recognition fails to relay your thoughtful and informed lessons. Thank you for showing us how to be better pet caretakers.

[@trishhunt4085]

Lol. Usually his subtitles are pretty good as I'm always impressed when the correct spelling of a drug comes up. But today's subtitles were way off. At one point, they were in a different language 🤣.

[@ambitionroad]

I really hope he sees this!!

[@alisonmansfield9052]

He's a busy man.....God love him...An Animal Superhero....

[@chandamara]

I was thinking the same thing! I am also a retired medical transcriptionist, and the transcripts of any video are always the first thing I notice, or I should say the mistakes. I think this is something now ingrained in transcriptionists. :) I do agree and hope that Dr. Jones reads your comment. His information is vital.

[@johnk8825]

I whole heartily agree, when got to 4:45 I fell off my chair laughing.

[@annb3376]

I stopped taking my animals to the vet. It was becoming a money mill and my fur babies were getting injured from the drug pushes on them. Once I stopped everything and switched their food to healthy Whole Foods they are fine! I don’t trust vets. Just like I don’t trust medical doctors. I wish I could trust and rely on them and now I don’t. Except for this vet! Thank you for sharing with us! Todays vets and doctors are forced into legalized drug dealing and because of that, our health is no longer a concern.

[@LeslieESP21]

Bravo...🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 HOMEOPATHIC VET IS OK , they use remedies. Home cook Organic, RAW, Freeze Dried... ⭐️🌬🤍🕊

[@panda17284]

So what happens if they have an emergency, do u treat them at home

[@aggierowe9574]

@@panda17284 obviously an emergency is different; this is about natural remedies used in PREVENTATIVE healthcare, not sudden emergencies

[@tychosnova2896]

'Open Farm' pet food is good.

[@darkbulb367]

Natural heath builds living things back up. Canine, Feline or Human Big Pharma only diseases us into CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY & slavery. ETERNAL PHARMA SLAVES FOR THE REST OF ONE'S SHORT BUT MISERABLE LIVES.

[@massimodivincenzo4977]

Love this man and all the wonderful information. We need many more veterinarians like you.

[@woolymittens]

Not really.

[@sylviabriggs4087]

@@woolymittensare you here for a reason ?

[@MaxedWorld]

@@woolymittens Don’t know what your agenda is, but it’s clearly not the interests of our pets. If you don’t like Dr. Jones, then why are you even here? So odd. Dr. Jones has taken a lot of criticism for speaking out on the truths of kibble foods and medications, etc. It’s not easy being a sort of whistleblower. He stuck his neck out and most of us here understand and appreciate all he’s done. For my dog, he most likely saved him or has at the very least given him many, many more years of healthy living. Like I said, if you don’t like him or have some other agenda, then you really need to leave. Why waste your time here unless your agenda isn’t learning more ways to keep your pet healthy and happy?

[@brndyfranklin]

I second that!!

[@alisonmansfield9052]

Very well said......@@MaxedWorld 🐶

[@aliward1216]

My baby boy was on apoquel for YEARS. I had no idea. He passed away last year from Liver cancer. So quickly. Now that I’m older I know better thanks to people like you, Doctor. Thank you for everything you do

[@Marshallgill]

WHY did you give the dog apoquel? Mine will scratch his face until he bleeds without it. His eyes will swell up, too. This a-hole is totally discounting the relief that those drugs provide. Do you ever take ibuprofen? Same kind of thing. Now, if you were just giving it to the dog because it occasionally sneezed, sure. Having my dog live more years in MISERY isn't an option!!

[@annetteenzoulis4870]

​@@MarshallgillMy late dog had various food allergies according to a test we did. The vet said those tests were very unreliable, so we had it done by a different vet. There were very few meats and only 1 carbohydrate source he could tolerate. We only bought food with these few combinations, which was really difficult. Additionally we gave him the Apoquel the vet prescribed. Over years. It helped (before he had otitis and itching paws all the time!) Nobody warned me of the side effects. Only after he died from multiple cystosis in 5 intestinal organs did the vet concede that Apoquel was still very new at the time we started Enzo on it and they didn't know much about adverse reactions then. Dang I thought - how could you prescribe it then????

[@annetteenzoulis4870]

Same here..my beautiful boy passed in Jan 21 after years of Apoquel. Nobody had warned us beforehand. Nobody had told us it had been discarded as a med for humans bc of its side effects. Sorry Enzo for being too naive! R.I.P. my dear boy!

[@Marshallgill]

@@annetteenzoulis4870 I certainly agree that it is wrong to not inform people of potential side effects. Am I missing some alternative though? I was considering putting my dog down because I questioned his quality of life. I have tried everything but the expensive allergy tests. After the apoquel he actually likes being walked again and dances to be fed! I would trade a month of him being happy like this for a year of him being miserable.

[@Catlady8]

If you have to give your pet meds that affect their liver, you’d be wise to give them a dose of Milk Thistle and NAC for a day or 2 after to help clear it out of their liver.

[@cameron5397]

My dog got cancer on Apoquel and died suddenly. Even though I only gave it to him in the summer when his allergies were the worst, it was enough to promote lung and heart cancer. Never give your pets this medicine. I am still grieving. 😢

[@helenapretorius4435]

How do you know that is what caused the cancer?

[@princesskaideka]

Sorry to hear this ,iv recently stopped giving this to my pom for her skin

[@elainecash9267]

Our 1:36 dog died on this drug last year

[@sueg2658]

My sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved dog 😢. It is so heartbreaking, I feel for you.

[@Belynda]

Bravecto made by Merck , killed our girl, chocolate lab. We gave it to her after it came out because we have deer ticks so bad. She immediately developed chronic skin conditions and itched constantly, it dryed her skin out . After about 5 years to stop the itching, I gave her Cydopoint, then not long after she started having seizures which eventually ended her life this last Christmas. She was the sweetest girl almost made ten. Fortunately Apoquil gave her the runs, so I did not use it. I guess they do the trial testing on our pets , idk, but it sure seems so. My deepest sympathies to all pet owners who lost their beloved pets.

[@retriever19golden55]

Prednisone can be a wonder for dogs with advanced cancer, making them more comfortable for their last few weeks, but I definitely don't use it for anything other than a last-ditch effort. My lovely Kelly had a mass on her spleen. A specialist gave her a detailed sonogram, because if it had only been the spleen, it could have been removed; but it had spread to her lymph nodes and other places. I had taken her to the doctor because she just didn't seem to feel good, nothing specific. They are just such troopers...by the time they let us know they don't feel good, it's often too late. The prednisone gave her three weeks of feeling better; she just wanted more car rides, and she got them.

[@gordocarbo]

Agree, so many pet owners dont know or discount this fact. If it really shows, its time. To force them to continue to live like that drugs or no drugs is torture. Theres a time to say goodbye dont be selfish

[@gemini539]

To all those who have lost their fur babies due to the side effects of these medications, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a beloved pet and member of the family to natural causes and it was heart wrenching but losing them to medication side effects would be almost unbearable. Prayers to all.

[@Andromeda_M31]

Or a careless vet not reading the warnings about pre-existing conditions that earn you not to take a drug. I've seen vet do this too because they never research anything before prescribing.

[@lisapsalms9358]

Thank you I lost my little Boomer to these drugs my heart is broken 💔

[@Mrstigger747]

I lost my darling little Shih to Nexguard and it broke me! 🇨🇦👋

[@OnlyJesusChristSaves]

God gave this man a huge talent to serve His animal Kingdom! To all animal lovers who also love these beautiful creations of God Almighty. Evil is ramping up at breakneck speed in this wicked world. We truly need GOD ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST! Man cannot save mankind, period. We’re all sinners in need of our savior THE Lord Jesus Christ. Believe the Gospel found in KJV 1.Corinthians 15:1-4 and you will be saved and have ETERNAL life in the Kingdom of God. We’re saved by His precious sinless Blood, His finished work at the cross for the remission of our past, present and future sins. Jesus is coming any moment now to meet the Body of Christ (all true believers in Christ) in the air, millions of people will be missing in the twinkling of an eye, as prophecied! All the signs of His coming are here. Please accept the most precious gift you can ever get, choose wisely! The rapture is the Apostle Paul's revelation of the sudden removal to Heaven of the members of the 'Body of Christ', which are all people worldwide who believe in the right gospel, KJV (King James Version) 1. Corinthians 15:1-4. Bible texts related to the rapture are: 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:50-52, Philippians 3:20-21, Titus 2:13. Jesus Christ IS God Almighty who came in the flesh. He is the ONLY way to salvation. Believe the Gospel and you will be rapture ready and have eternal life in Gods Kingdom! These are the last days, before the start of the Great and terrible Tribulation. It will be 3 1/2 years of hell on earth, all is prophecied. Choose wisely! Satan came to lie, to steal, to kill and to destroy. Unfortunately many do not point to the one true way how to undoubtedly get saved. Jesus Christ is about to pour out his wrath over this wicked satanic world. So get saved today! This is how, just believe! 1 Corinthians 15 King James Version 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 5:9 King James Version 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Ephesians 1:7 King James Version 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:13 King James Version 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise 2 Corinthians 1:22 King James Version 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 King James Version 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. Visit the KZbin channels (also the community section) called Rapture Saint and REAL Bible believers for more understanding about sound doctrine end times prophecy.

[@rassoronmore8931]

Uh, that's pretty much the case with all the vets in my city! But then when cats are sick you don't know what else to do except for going to a vet but it almost always aggravates their condition :(@@Andromeda_M31

[@suzanne6841]

I’m so happy I found you. I wish with all my heart that I could find a veterinarian as wonderful as you. They are just not out there I don’t like my own primary care doctor in and out. Nobody really cares except you you’re an angel. Thank you again.

[@HylerTimmy]

Hello cutie ?

[@Hilda1513]

As a holistic hooman doctor, I was shocked when I saw how they prescribed a strong antibiotic, Gabapentin, Mirtazapine, Bupernorphine, and Robenacoxib my cat after his emergency bladder surgery. All of them went to trash can. They also wanted him to be on prescribed SO diet for the rest of his life. They even wanted to do a surgery to change his genitalia/urethra to prevent future problems. Of course, I refused. He is now is on raw food, CBD, Colloidal silver, and occasional Apple Cider vinegar. Removing his cone also made huge difference. He was getting depressed for not being able to groom himself. I removed after 2 days(rather than 14 days) and it changed his mood instantly. He never leaks his stitches. He is again my playful goofy boy. They even wanted to convince me he has anxiety and wanted to prescribe something for that. 😁 conventional veterinary medicine is exactly like conventional hooman medicine. I know most of them have good intentions and don’t know better. Thank you so much, Dr. Jones for being you and all you do. 🙏

[@randquadrozzi5850]

I have a vet now who does both conventional and holistic and she said colloidal silver has been tested and found no known benefits as I was giving it to my cats.Said to give them chaga.ACV does have numerous good uses.

[@jinndoe7068]

Ty for being an honorable guardian. 🤗🐕

[@Old_Sailor85]

Are you an MD. or a quackpractor? I don't blindly trust MDs, but I trust the others even less.

[@blip-2024]

​@@lovemypups341some animals, particularly male cats are prone to "blocking" Crystals build up in the bladder and are excreted with the urine. Sometimes those Crystals clump together causing a blockage in the urethra. It is an immediate, life threatening emergency. It is more common in males due to their physiology, their urethra is longer than a female's. When the veterinarian preforms the surgery mentioned "to alter the genitals" they are shortening the urethra, making it much less likely the cat will block again. It is not a surgery the vets take lightly. This is a pretty basic explanation of a complex situation. A living being that is supposed to urinate but can't is in trouble, regardless of the species

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

@@blip-2024my friend did a similar surgery on her golden retriever because it kept getting bladder infections.

[@johnw6498]

Your videos are extremely helpful. I don't understand why people criticize you. I wish there were more veterinarian doctors like you.

[@Marshallgill]

Because my dog was suffering greatly without cytopoint and now apoquel!! My dog will live longer but suffer the whole time?!! Scum bag has NO alternatives that work!

[@shellbells339]

​@Marshallgill and thats his fault youre too lazy to look up alternatives or ask?

[@Marshallgill]

@@shellbells339 Oh, right, I never looked for an alternative! What a great idea!! DDDEEERRRPPP

[@Catlady8]

@@MarshallgillStart being a detective in & around your own home. Lots of things such as dust mites in carpets, scented laundry detergent, toxic air fresheners/candles, fire retardants used on your area rugs and furniture, you or your neighbors lawn treatments where your dog walks, then licks his paws, chemicals you clean your floors with, the food you feed him, etc are often the culprits. You are your pet’s best advocate. Pharmaceuticals only mask the problem. They don’t correct the issue that is the cause & most are devastating to most of the organs that they require to live a long life.

[@gordocarbo]

@@Marshallgill Whats he supposed to do if there are no alternatives? If its going to just suffer its time to take the pet in .

[@stephaniegreen6888]

I made the horrible mistake of getting the Seresto collars for all four of our dogs. My two older dogs died within nine days of each other- one had a possible stroke, and the other had continuous seizures. He died on the couch beside me. It's been two years and I still feel like I killed my own dogs. This is the price of ignorance.... This is also why I appreciate and value your channel! My other dogs are fine, as I ripped those collars off as soon as I realized.....

[@careip]

I'm sorry this happened. It wasn't your fault though. When we know better, we do better. Forgive yourself. ❤

[@stephaniegreen6888]

@@careip Thank you. Those are very kind words, and I do appreciate them!

[@GingerPeacenik]

I'm so sorry for your loss! We should never be mislead about product safety by our vets. My Maine Coon cat Thorin Thunderpaws was on Bravecto and nearly died from a stroke. The vets took months to diagnose him (kept trying to convince me it was caused by dental disease, and tried to talk me into removing ALL his teeth)! Needless to say, they didn't treat him for a stroke, so now he had permanent damage from it. He must be watered with a syringe and struggles to eat on his own.

[@stephaniegreen6888]

@@GingerPeacenik I'm sorry to hear what you've been through, as well. As hard as that loss still is, it made me realize that I am responsible for my pets' health (and my own), and I research EVERYTHING! Vets, like medical doctors, are not educated on drug interactions and side effects, etc. They are trained to reach for a prescription pad. I prefer natural alternatives. I LOVE the name of your cat- very appropriate for a Maine Coon. Kudos to you for caring so deeply for him.

[@joleneemerson1032]

The same thing happened to me. I had tried other types of flea and tick control drugs but they didn’t work for long and they made my one dog sick. One of the others has an inflammatory reaction to bug bites and someone suggested Seresto. It killed my 17 yo dog who had survived cancer with simply a diet change, made my 13 yo dog have seizures, and today I found my 11 yo dog has liver failure! Use essential oils, baking soda and vinegar. I see my one local pet store has collars that last for months with only oils to control it. None of the ones I used have completely controlled it but this one is better than nothing at all.

[@skipjack2-ui1uo]

My staffy died from prostate cancer only aged 9. I took very good care of him and made his food with human grade meats etc. He had 3 previous owners before me so not sure what his diet was like in his formative years. I was devastated when he got sick. He had such a happy life. So this has given me some insight on maybe why (apoquel). I didn't even give it to him that often only when he had flair ups in the Australian spring. OMG this makes me so angry finding this out.👿👿

[@casual454t1]

My Rottie/Shepherd mix has just recently been having issues. Needs to urinate quite frequently. Drinking a lot and not eating much. Don't want to take him to the vet and don't know what to do. He's 10.

[@SilverSparkles22]

​@@casual454t1Take him to the vet!

[@finneganpupsavedbythebell]

It could be as simple as a urinary tract infection, please take him to a vet as waiting longer nake things worse! And no cranberry juice alone will not help a bad UTI😡

[@finneganpupsavedbythebell]

Or maybe he wasnt neutered young enough or neutered period as that a cause of prostate cancer.

[@everythingmatters6308]

@@casual454t1 Could be diabetes. You may be able to reverse it with diet if you catch it early.

[@jellybean6778]

My dog died from liver and kidney disease after starting carprofen (rimydal) and staying on it for 6 months. I took her in repeatedly and told them she had gone off her food, they never told me she should go off of the drug. I didn't see until i got a copy of her record after she passed. The vets never told me if she went off her food that it could be carprofen, her enzymes were elevated, they never followed up on other things they never told me about (kidney issues) but was only put in her record. I could kick myself for not pressing them, and not getting a full copy of her record from time to time. I assumed wrongly they were caring for her, reviewing her record before each visit. The only thing they cared about was getting paid. When i told them that she died over a weekend (unexpected on my part, they didn't seem worried when they saw her on the friday before), the vet said, oh, well that's too bad. She was my darling girl.

[@kimmichaluk3072]

So sorry for your loss 🐾❤

[@skulltaylor1616]

A lot of vets don’t care about the animals, just money. We all just assume they’re doing everything we think they should be doing and giving top care but they don’t. A lot of them fail us.

[@cherimerchant6279]

sorry for your loss,

[@christinakuczora4862]

@@skulltaylor1616A lot of them are careless and incompetent. And at least 50 percent graduated in he bottom half of their class!

[@treedeblue]

That’s horrible, these generalized vets ugh holistic minded vets are the best

[@margarettekanealii4101]

I stopped using trifexis many years ago because of the horrible side effects. My vet insisted on using it and made me feel guilty but I didn’t care. I use natural methods. Thanks Doc for educating us.

[@Idkwhatsup333]

Could you share what natural methods you use?

[@ClaireMcMillan-r1u]

I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. As a proud pet parent of 13 cats I prefer natural or alternatives medication. So please keep on doing exactly what you are doing. I 💖 wish more vets in the UK were open to the alternatives. I am busy binging your more cat videos.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for subbing!

[@annadesalvo9706]

hi Doc! what do you think about gabapentin? My chihuahua has to take it for Arnold Chiari syndrome​@@VeterinarySecrets

[@Sarahopal]

Thank you for this info. Apoquel nearly killed my sweet girl. The vet was apparently too busy to check her records. So when I brought her in for an ear infection and have her liver enzymes rechecked (she had elivated levels previously) I asked how her liver looked. She said "her what? Oh. Yeah its great. Her numbers are fine". So I got the apoquel thinking it would be fine because she was otherwise healthy. It was horrific! Then after weeks of trying to keep her alive the vet says "well, it's probably her liver. Her numbers were really high last time you were here" WHAT??? I almost lost it. I was so angry. I almost had to put my best friend down! Then I stopped listening to them. Got her denamarin (which is milk thistle and Sam e), cbd, flax seed and changed her diet totally. Unfortunately she had already lost her eye sight. She has a little neurological damage too but shes happy and bouncy most of the time. It was the worst 3 months and theres nothing I can do. Except try to warn people about lazy vets and apoquel.

[@wendylaxton3777]

Can I ask what is Sam e ? Do you just mix the flax seed oil ? Or just seeds into her food ?

[@Sarahopal]

@wendylaxton3777 here's what the mayo clinic says SamE is S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) is a compound found naturally in the body. SAMe helps produce and regulate hormones and maintain cell membranes. A synthetic version of SAMe is available as a dietary supplement in the U.S. In some countries in Europe, SAMe is a prescription drug Denamarin (a lot of vets I've spoken to said don't even bother with this. It doesn't do anything. Pet parents I've spoken to said it is a miracle and saved their animals life) has milk thistle compounds and SamE. You can get it online without a prescription or buy the supplements separately. I didn't have great luck trying to just use milk thistle and SamE supplements. I think if you have a large dog Denamarin can be a little spendy. My dog is 18 lbs so it's been not so bad. It changed everything so it's been worth it. I bought Organic Flax seed concentrated lignans at a whole food store. For my 18 lb dog it's about 1/2 a teaspoon a day poured onto her food. I started making her food at home and that made an insane difference. I hope this helps! Sorry it's so long. I tried the stuff the vet said for so long and finally decided I needed to figure this out. Because, even though I love her new vet, some of them are just too overworked to care anymore (or they have been sold the narrative that Purina is great and homemade food or supplements are harmful).

[@nancyk5203]

​@@SarahopalDenamarin/Marin helped one of my dogs tremendously. Brought the liver enzyme(?) numbers back to normal.

[@meebzilla]

My sweet girl died of osteosarcoma on January 9 of this year. I still cry every time I think about her, which is every day. She was my best friend, sister, and life companion. She had severe allergies, so bad that in 2015 I was encouraged to euthanize her. Instead I consulted a specialist, who prescribed Apoquel. She took it every day until the day she died. I had heard it could cause skin cancer in some dogs but the dermatologist said that was in rare cases. Her allergies subsided so completely that she was able to be a dog again. She got a few bumps over the years but biopsies were always negative so I didn’t worry. My poor girl didn’t deserve to die this way, neither did yours. We should start a class action suit against Novartis, all us owners who lost our furbabies to cancer that were on Apoquel.

[@finneganpupsavedbythebell]

Oh so you would rather have had her suffer or been euthanized at 15 then?

[@sherrib2023]

Sincerely condolences. I feel your pain

[@Tinalicous]

I have a question...you said her allergies were so bad that only apoquel could treat her...and now you want to sue them...I am so confused!

[@LucyLane07]

Sending you a hug.

[@Champ577]

I think all fur baby mums and dads should come out and protest. Bring awareness to the world and get these unscrupulous pharmacist companies review their products.

[@Andromeda_M31]

Stop going to vets that over prescribe! Maybe they'll get the message?

[@downtownchewinggumbums3927]

Yes! When I mentioned to the vet I didn’t like it because of the side effects, she was like “oh what is it, vomiting or diarrhea?” I said no, she hasn’t experienced any I can see but the stuff is harmful. You have to be so careful these days how you talk to a vet (or a doctor) unless you go to a Holistic one. Ugh. Then she put my dog and my cats on “special prescription diets” to help with bladder stones! Why are all of my pets sick with that now and I know so many other people whose pets have this too?! The expensive food is complete 💩!! My dog was throwing up violently from it as time went on. They’re not supposed to be on it for life although the vet tells you they have to be. BS!

[@alisonmansfield9052]

Get your pets off that kibble ,change your vet ,go Holistic if possible..@@downtownchewinggumbums3927

[@choppinbroccoli7037]

​@@downtownchewinggumbums3927that prescription food will make them worse. Look for canned food with few ingredients. Or make homemade food for your dog. It's economical and dogs love it.

[@mochagiz4381]

Such good information! I also protest the mandatory "rabies jab". We haven't had a case in my area since 1950. It's just money....sad

[@wendygore2709]

Retired Vet Tech and Kennel manager for over 30 years. Rimadyl is REALLY bad on the kidneys & can be DEADLY (and poisonous ) to cats, as I found out the hard way 🥺 I was getting a tablet out for one of our big dogs, looked away for 2 seconds & my cat ate 1/2. Rushed to Emergency Vet, flushed his system for 2 days, at a cost of $2k!! Yes, kitty survived, but very dangerous med! ☠️ Thanks for sharing your knowledge w/all those who may not know these things. 🙏❤️🐾

[@ericahogan348]

Yes, very dangerous med but it has its place. A few years back my Shepherd bitch got tonsillar cancer and was put on Rimydl . It was the only thing that helped her and extended her life by a couple of months .😢 . Every drug is bad but their use can be life saving too, even if for just a short while.

[@wendygore2709]

True, the meds are there to help ease pain, clear up infection, etc, but not to be used as daily maintenance . No med should be given anymore than 7-10 days. Unless of course, your animal(s) are diabetic/epileptic.

[@veel.4246]

My dog (senior, large breed) went on a test run with Rimadyl for his severe arthritis and it didn't help his pain and just gave him a lot of tummy issues while he took it. The medication not working was hard to watch, but now he is on a medication prescribed by a specialist that actually helps and won't make him suffer like Rimadyl would have. Everyone kept telling me that Rimadyl would take years before the organ damage would happen, but I was horrified after reading some stories and am so thankful he didn't stay on it.

[@KAT-dg6el]

Last month my dog did something to his leg or shoulder he wouldn’t put any weight on it. The vet gave me 10 days worth of Rimadyl but I only gave seven days because he was fine. He doesn’t have any problems. That I know of. He acts, eats, pees and poops like normal.

[@KAT-dg6el]

@@veel.4246 I was told to make sure the drug was given with the dogs meal so less chance it would upset their stomach.

[@darbydel5789]

My 13 year old fox hound died as well after taking apaquel. She was so healthy I started her on Apaquel. It turned her liver into several cancerous huge tumors and she died 18 hours after the a vet did surguey to remove half her liver. She died in pain and in my arms at my house. I love her so much and she died way too soon. Dont give your dog Apaquel.

[@alisonmansfield9052]

Deeply sorry for your loss of your Darling fox hound ,she's in heaven now playing with my Cavalier .... waiting for us....There is no time in Heaven { I believe}..So whenever we get there, they will be running to us with big licks and waggy tails. .I have a Border Collie I adore but not one day goes by without me missing my Cavalier Jewels...Your fox hound was in your arms when she passed, she was with her beloved human mum, as hard as it is {my jewels died in my arms to} they were with us to the very end and we will be with them again at the very end...xxxxx

[@crazylicious85]

I’m so sorry. How long was your dog on Apoquel before this happened?

[@Starfish2145]

Why on earth would you put your dog through having half her liver removed? 🤦‍♀️ There comes a time when you have to put the animals well-being above your own.

[@gordocarbo]

If she was healthy why start the medication? Loss of a pet is devastating, put mine down from breast cancer recently

[@gordocarbo]

@@Starfish2145 Agree...dont put a pet through anything you wouldnt want to deal with. See so many pet owners with dying pets in pain and refuse to take them in. Selfish!!

[@tessmoks3434]

Thank God my doggies girl never ever got sick with anything. She waited til she turned 10 to get Cushing and I was devastated. She's a pomeranian mix with chihuahua and corgi and Jack Russell but best manners .. sweet omg. Then when she turned 11 she got diabetes and we both.. her and myself was mortified. Were handling it.. then a month later she developed cataracts❤ God love my Annie. She's still resilient and a remarkable angel

[@gordocarbo]

Shes 11 with diabetes and perhaps blind? Sounds like a miserable existence for the pet.

[@lauralindsay319]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and saving our pets

[@melinalack6224]

My Yorkie-Poo Heidi had some horrible skin problem several years ago. She became deathly skinny, her skin had these raised, inflamed red scaly patches all over her body. I thought she was going to die. The vet said she might have some sort of cancer, but I didn't have money to test for it, so they put her on Apoquel. Her skin cleared up, she gained weight and she lived the rest of her life with good skin until she died at 16 a few weeks ago. I didn't know at the time how dangerous Apoquel could be, but I am still glad I gave it to her. I also have a Boston Terrier who is a little over a year old, and she has allergies. I started giving her Apoquel, but after just a few days she became lethargic so I stopped it immediately. I won't give it to her again. She is nowhere near as bad as Heidi was, so at least for my situation I think that is what made the difference. Heidi was a lot older and had bad skin. My Boston is young and just kinda itchy. Thank you so much for this information!!!! You are a blessing! Your video on castor oil and rosemary powder has helped me a lot for my Boston.

[@benton-benton]

Metacam killed my little tuxedo boy cat. He died a horrible death. 2007. There used to be a website called "metacam kills cats". I think about him, miss him everyday. Thank you Dr. Jones.

[@izzar1156]

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[@muangfaa3511]

It killed my dog 2 months ago. Supposed to treat arthritis but she got severe ulcer and vomited blood.

[@Cisera]

I've learned several hard lessons about the dangers of pharmaceuticals with my beloved animal friends. I lost a dog to a gastric hemorrhage from Rimadyl. I lost a cat to osteosarcoma from a rabies shot. I knew those were risks of those particular drugs before using them, I just thought they were incredibly rare. What I didn't know, and what bewilders me and blows my mind to this day is that a common medication for ear infections will actually make dogs and cats deaf! ANIMAX ointment for ear infections MADE MY DOG DEAF! Why on God's green earth would anyone treat an ear infection with a medication that causes deafness?! It's absolutely criminal for veterinarians to prescribe this when there are safer alternatives! Also, though I've never had this happen with my cats I have heard of cats dying from using commonly prescribed eye infection medication containing polymyxin B. Just because these drugs are handed out like candy at Halloween it doesn't mean they're safe. QUESTION EVERYTHING YOU ARE BEING SOLD.

[@theresa94010]

I've noted all these good info you offered for future reference. Thank you.

[@Hatbox948]

Omg I've used ANIMAX on my Shih Tzu. I had no idea that it caused deafness.

[@Hatbox948]

​@LyranSoul What about for dogs? So many vets, and even groomers, won't treat your pet unless it's vaccinated.

[@sueg2658]

Dr. Jones, you simply are the very best! I have learned so much from you over the years. Thank you so very much 👍🏻♥️

[@ambitionroad]

cytopoint was the only thing that helped my dog's allergies last year, but she still had red paws and dry skin . this year my vet switched her to finn allergy supplement, it's the one with bee pollen and she INSTANTLY got better. silky smooth skin and fur, zero paw licking, redness, swelling. i'm so glad he's opened up to more natural remedies of late.

[@TheJRo]

Thanks for mentioning this 🫡

[@judithbeckham4165]

Could you please tell me where you found this supplement? I desperately need it for my German Shepherd- I just took him off of Apoquel and I am looking for a supplement to help him!

[@ambitionroad]

@@judithbeckham4165 are you in the us? They sell it on chewy but i believe you can get it off the company’s website too

[@josephtein3835]

​@@judithbeckham4165Finn allergy supplement: do you see the name? are you able to search things online?

[@LeslieFlowerChildOfGod]

@@judithbeckham4165I got Finn in Amazon. It really helped us avoid apoquel as an “allergy skin issue”. Thank God. It has the main ingredients needed:quercitin, Alaska salmon oil, and colostrum. And you save more money because there’s 90 chews in a can for $28. It saved him.

[@JG_1114]

What is the alternative for flea tick and heart worm?

[@ashicaalisha791]

brewers yeast for fleas, DE for worms

[@thisoneforu]

I got this information from (Dr. Janet Roark, the Essential Oil Vet) you may want to search her website for better information, I will be trying it this year on my doggie. For prevention of fleas and ticks: Apply diluted Cedarwood Essential Oil or TerraShield Repellent Blend every 8-12 hours. You can use it as a spray, or you can place the diluted oil on your hands and rub the pet all over. For added repelling properties, add 2-3 drops of Citronella, Lemon Eucalyptus, and Turmeric Essential Oil.

[@truecynic1270]

@@thisoneforu Yes. And if you like, you can mix the cedarwood in coconut oil (warmed so it melts) or just rub in plain coconut oil around their neck, base of the ears, cheeks, chest, etc. I also put cedarwood and neem oil on the harness because pure essential oils aren't good on the skin ( they burn?????) Another person I met used Geranium oil on a neck bandana.............

[@MaxedWorld]

Thank you D. Jones. I’m so glad you brought up prednisone. Our dog was on it and he was a zombie. His behavior reminded me of our previous dog who was dying of cancer! It scared me. First day on it, he peed in the house, something he never does. Then, he started just standing there looking confused and would stay that way till we said something to him. He drank and drank and drank water. He acted like an 18 hr old dog and he was 3. The vet gave it to him for a nose issue. As I was giving it to him, I wrote you about my dog’s nose and you sent some suggestions on things to try and what you thought it may be. Well, I do believe it’s collie nose and we still have to do the aloe Vera and I use some snout soother. Without any meds, it keeps the nose issue way down and under control. Now, he only has some reddish spots just barely on the inside of his nose. Is used to curl around to the outside of his nostrils and it was RED HOT mad looking, like it was a live infection. So, of all treatments, the cooking for him with real food and the aloe Vera with snout soother worked. Dropped that prednisone that nearly killed him! Thank you!!!

[@downtownchewinggumbums3927]

Wow! My beagle was on that garbage for her allergies and it barely helped her allergies. It made her very overweight and she scratched her ears raw! She died at 10 years old.

[@MaxedWorld]

@@downtownchewinggumbums3927 So sorry for your loss. :( Can’t believe how flippantly that stuff is handed out. I hope you found some peace over your loss. Saying prayers.

[@lennygriffin4464]

What are your thoughts in interceptor heartworm meds? It seems to be the safest one ??? Thank you Doc.

[@Velvetrose737]

I wish we had more vets like you that aren’t afraid of telling the truth about these unnecessary medications for our beloved animals , it seems like vets are out to get your money and not have a heart for your animals , your the BEST ANDREW 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@bestvideoforcats]

I am so glad you mentioned Metacam. I'm Canadian and my vet forced me to buy it when I had my last cats neutered. They wouldn't neuter if it didn't come in as a package deal (which was actually dishonest representation because on the phone they would tell you the price of neutering without the return home medication). Of course I do my research on any drug and found out this one had a black box in the US and also, I found a website where people shared their negative experiences with it (horror stories). Of course, when the pets have side effects problems, the vets just say it is coincidental, so you can never win. Anyway, since I had no choice to buy it, I did, but never used it. I've had cats neutered for decades before and they were never sent home with medication. They did fine.

[@truthiseverything9511]

NSAIDs Rimadyl Trifexis Bavecto Apoquel Prednisone Trimethoprim Flagyl Metronidazole

[@dorotabrown7917]

Thank you ❤!😻😽

[@recycledfelines]

Oh so medications that actually save much much much more lives then it ever harms, got it

[@barryphillips5996]

Thank you 🙏🇬🇧

[@nellie...]

Thanks

[@ravelanone9462]

It's spelled "Bravecto"

[@nancykuczinski4935]

Our Olde English Bulldog almost died several years ago over “antibiotic poisoning” or C-Diff. This was over a hot spot on his neck that wasn’t infected. Colloidal silver might have fixed it but at the time I didn’t know what I didn’t know. BTW……c-diff from antibiotic poisoning kills over 20k people a year in this country! Thank you Doctor! I really appreciated all that you do!

[@CH-tv3zr]

We love you. My boy had a month long infected suture sight. Red, swollen, not healing. The vet said it would take time to heal. After a month I asked for antibiotics and it healed right up. So sometimes they're needed.

[@whatnow8362]

We stopped nexguard after the first year. He had terrible side effects and he is just recovering over a year later. We just do our best to prevent him getting those bugs with frequent checking. We were prescribed apoquel and thankfully didn’t use them. Unfortunately we did let him get a couple of cortisone injections. Our vet prescribed prednisone for GI issues but decided not to give them to home after 2 days. He did get antibiotics and now we think that worsened his GI issues so now we are looking into other ways to fix his gut issues. Fresh food and probiotics. Looks like it’s working. Thank you so much for your videos. He won’t be getting any more vaccines for the rest of life either. He has terrible side effects that are so terrifying to watch.

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

Bathing more often can help a lot too.

[@alisonmansfield9052]

Sea water is great for their skin...

[@jilforever1]

I’m so appreciative of your channel. I just came back from vet with news that my 15 year old 7 pound rag doll cat has kidney disease. Thank you.

[@sunny-gk2mi]

I was given prebiotics and probiotics along with my dog's 10 day antibiotic treatment after he ate something horrific...thinking it was a dead carcass of some kind. He had terrible diarrhea and was beginning to bleed from his rectum. She said it was the worst case of whatever type of bacteria it was (I don't remember now) that she had ever seen. Pretty sure he would have died without the antibiotic and was very grateful she included the pre and probiotics.

[@gordocarbo]

Sometimes real meds are the way to go because they work! Home remedy stuff, some...maybe. ok Most the store bought stuff is just plain garbage its sold OTC and cheap for a reason. Same as any supplement or miracle fix from a health food store. ANimals cost money, either commit or dont get one in the first place

[@nicolelandry823]

Hi Dr Jones. I may have commented on Rimadyl in the past but I will comment again. Rimadyl killed my precious Boston Terrier Skip in 2 hours. All of his vital signs were stable. I took him to a pet ER because he was very short of breath and in pain a prior larger dog 3 months ago hit him lower left quadrant region. He died from seizures a heart attack a stroke as soon as I left the office. Within 2 hours my Skip was gone. I was in a total state of devastation. He was my assistant in my business and his level of training. I literally cried 24 hours a day for seven straight months. The person that administered the shot of Rimadyl killed my dog. I just want to thank you so very very much for who you are and helping so many pet parents. Why didn't the vet warn me that Rimadyl has the potential of killing your dog. I also want to thank you for everything that you do. Your helping so many people and everyone loves and appreciates you. For each and every one of you who have lost your beloved pet know that they can still feel your spirit and presence and they love you very much as you love them. God bless each and every one of you who is reading this message. Keep it up Dr Jones!

[@jeannestanley1136]

.my dog had seizures the day after a normal yearly vaccination.5 months later she died of a twisted stomach.She was only 5 yrs old.Never vaccinated any dog since.

[@SailorGal7353]

Our adopted, large dog was on Rimadyl for a couple of years due to severe congenital hip dysplasia. At around the 18 month time of taking this medication she would occasionally vomit, lose her appetite, and just generally not act like herself. The vet said she might have eaten something that made her feel bad and if she didn't start eating again after a few days to bring her back. Usually around day 3 she would begin eating again and pretty much acting normal. This happened about three times in a 6 month period. Once she started eating again she would resume her food and Rimadyl medication. One night she showed all the signs of bloat and we rushed her to the emergency vet. They released the air, put her on pain meds and did x-rays. It turned out she had a perforated stomach ulcer. While the emergency vet wasn't 100% sure, she had the idea that the long term use of the Rimadyl was the culprit. As she was pretty old, and a three time cancer survivor, we did not want to put her through that again. We decided to let her go in peace. Unknown to us, and apparently her own vet, she was showing the classic signs of a stomach ulcer. It turns out that while she wasn't eating and not getting the Rimadyl she began to feel better and would start eating again. Once she started eating again we began her Rimadyl again, until eventually the ulcer burst. I wish we would have known then what we know now about this drug.

[@maureenobrien9661]

I have a pug who has had terrible allergy problems for the last decade. We have tried everything, elimination diet, special foods, all natural foods and absolutely nothing has worked. After putting her on Apoquel she has stopped itching for the first time since I have owned her. She''s 13 now. I realize the dangers of this drug, but since nothing I have done previously has worked I continue to give it. I give her the lowest dose possible, only half what she is supposed to take. Her quality of life has improved considerably and she is healthy. Her blood tests continue to be normal. So whilst I hate giving this to her, she finally has some relief from her allergies. We have no idea what causes them. But she is no longer chewing her feet and crying, so reluctantly am not stopping Apoquel for the moment

[@reneesfoxynews6652]

Have you tested your dog for what they are allergic to? Idid for mine. I found every over the counter food has stuff he was allergic to. Once I had the report, I home made food and use Balance It, which is a vitamin additive. No allergies anymore. Try it

[@maureenobrien9661]

Yes, I have, we have never found anything conclusive. She is a rescue pug and a dog market puppy - which in Thailand means she was sold at 4 weeks of age. I acquired her when she was 3 mos old because her owner didn't want to deal her skin conditions. Which meant she had a poorly developed immune system. She had mange 3 x, intractable allergies, dry eyes, and constant ear infections. We have tried as mentioned elimination diets for over 3 months, then all natural foods, then special allergy food - we do know she is allergic to chicken - but she has been red and itchy all her life. We have special shampoos, we smother her in aloe vera gel daily, nothing has helped. She took Apoquel and her life changed. I think at her age - she will be 14 at the end of this year, I will do anything to ease the itching. This is the first product which has worked and believe me, we have tried everything!

[@donnayim6369]

My English bulldog was on apoquel but we started getting him a Cytopoint injection once every two months and it seems to work much better.

[@maureenobrien9661]

@@donnayim6369 Not​ sure​ if​ that's​ available​ in​ Thailand.​ Will​ check.​ Tks

[@violetblythe6912]

If you can get cytopoint I agree that it works very well. It would instantly cure my dog of the torturous allergies for months with one shot. Thankfully now her immune system has improved and her allergies are no where near as bad as they once were.

[@susanheidemann4248]

Thank you, Dr. Jones, I love your program❤ I have a cavalier, King Charles spaniel. She has always been super sensitive to any commercial dog food. I now make her dog food, your diet, and supplement with most of your suggestions. Since following you her health is improved tremendously before taking her to the vet, I always refer her to your program for answers, and I’ve been able to diagnose and treat any Ailments. Thanks again🙏😊

[@Victory-In-Jesus]

Our cat almost died from gabapentin. During the pan demic, our vet wouldn’t allow pet-parents in the office so she prescribed him gabapentin for beforehand. We didn’t know he had a kidney problem so the medicine was too much for him. It knocked him out to the point he was barely breathing. Thankfully he was okay! It was really scary though.

[@christinakuczora4862]

Tangentially, I was given Gabopentin and suffered permanent kidney damage in a couple weeks on the drug. Now have Stage 3 kidney disease..

[@rachelpenny5165]

I was put on that for nerve pain, but had to come off it as it caused me problems.

[@downtownchewinggumbums3927]

It’s toxic, like most pharmaceuticals.

[@m.mickeypayne9811]

Gabapentin is a seizure drug. Most Doctors and some vets prescribe it " off label" ( to make more $$) I was prescribed it for nerve pain in 2016. The drug gave me seizures and suicide thoughts. I tapered of it because my doctor doctor wouldn't help me. Anyway, if you got pain for you or your pet ; Equi- tite, or Equi- block is a rub on horse liniment, good for reducing inflammation & pain. * Similar to the human drug Icy Hot, only the horse drug does NOT contain lanocaine.,( which I am allergic to) I might have misspelled words. Most old school vet meds were once human drugs, 200 years ago. :)

[@OnlyJesusChristSaves]

God gave this man a huge talent to serve His animal Kingdom! To all animal lovers who also love these beautiful creations of God Almighty. Evil is ramping up at breakneck speed in this wicked world. We truly need GOD ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST! Man cannot save mankind, period. We’re all sinners in need of our savior THE Lord Jesus Christ. Believe the Gospel found in KJV 1.Corinthians 15:1-4 and you will be saved and have ETERNAL life in the Kingdom of God. We’re saved by His precious sinless Blood, His finished work at the cross for the remission of our past, present and future sins. Jesus is coming any moment now to meet the Body of Christ (all true believers in Christ) in the air, millions of people will be missing in the twinkling of an eye, as prophecied! All the signs of His coming are here. Please accept the most precious gift you can ever get, choose wisely! The rapture is the Apostle Paul's revelation of the sudden removal to Heaven of the members of the 'Body of Christ', which are all people worldwide who believe in the right gospel, KJV (King James Version) 1. Corinthians 15:1-4. Bible texts related to the rapture are: 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:50-52, Philippians 3:20-21, Titus 2:13. Jesus Christ IS God Almighty who came in the flesh. He is the ONLY way to salvation. Believe the Gospel and you will be rapture ready and have eternal life in Gods Kingdom! These are the last days, before the start of the Great and terrible Tribulation. It will be 3 1/2 years of hell on earth, all is prophecied. Choose wisely! Satan came to lie, to steal, to kill and to destroy. Unfortunately many do not point to the one true way how to undoubtedly get saved. Jesus Christ is about to pour out his wrath over this wicked satanic world. So get saved today! This is how, just believe! 1 Corinthians 15 King James Version 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 5:9 King James Version 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Ephesians 1:7 King James Version 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:13 King James Version 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise 2 Corinthians 1:22 King James Version 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 King James Version 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. Visit the KZbin channels (also the community section) called Rapture Saint and REAL Bible believers for more understanding about sound doctrine end times prophecy.

[@aliciakozlek8068]

My furbaby got pancreatitis twice in a 6 month period with no diet change, no food scraps and she doesn't get into anything (puppy mill mama - too timid). I finally connected the dots. Both times this occured within 5 days after a Cytopoint injection (her 2nd and 3rd shot). Never again. I did some internet research. Although the drug company does not list it as a side effect, there are plenty of people on Reddit asking if Cytopoint could be the cause of their dog's pancreatitis. It cannot be a coincidence. Someone definitely needs to do a study! Thank you so much for your channel and for sharing your wealth of knowledge with the public!! 🐶♥⚕

[@denigrif3]

And the point is...we have choices and we can take the time we need to learn and compare those choices throughly. Don't let anyone try and make you do anything in too much of a rush or without knowing about alternatives! No prescription meds are without effects that can worsen their condition.

[@donaldhudson9610]

Totally agree., 💯 Us and our pets. Options if we look...❤️‍🩹🐾

[@charlotteschafler8306]

I'm so glad you have your KZbin channel to shed some light on all these toxic medicines topically and internally that we are using for our pets thank you for the information

[@HylerTimmy]

Hello cutie ?

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

Mill thistle EXTRACT for older dogs is probably critical for older dogs on meds or that eat processed food. Whole sardines (the bones are key) in water, mixed with finely chopped greens is almost perfect nutritionally but you have to rotate the greens.

[@nellie...]

One of my dogs got sick with distemper. The vet wanted me to put her to sleep, the meds he prescribed worsen her illness. I didn't give up on her. stopped giving her the meds. For weeks I cared for her as of she was my child, Nena survived and is still alive a year later. My other three dogs supported her, when she began to walk again, the other three dogs walked by her side.

[@lynntolleson6688]

This breaks my heart. Thank you for your videos. I’ll watch as long as you create.

[@jimbear8888]

Thank you so much for your devotion to educate us on what's good and not so good for our pets. God bless you ❣️

[@rmbrugge]

My vet prescribed Bravecto ,bought it then listened to my gut to research it. Well glad I did. I called the headquarters of Bravecto and told them that I didn't feel comfortable giving my dog their product based on my research. They told me to bring product back to vet for refund. Also informed my vet about the history of this product,not really sure if she was concerned 😥

[@GingerPeacenik]

I wish that I'd researched it further. My vet assured me that it had no known side effects. My sweet 27 pound (not fat) Maine Coon Cat Thorin had a massive stroke on it. He survived, but is permanently disabled from it. I'll never forgive them for misleading me (they still won't admit that it was the Bravecto that caused it).

[@kf5034]

I accidentally found the "Did Bravecto kill my dog" FB group years ago. My vet insisted it was safe. I stopped using it anyway. It says right on the insert that it can cause adverse neurological reactions. There are now FDA warnings about it. Always trust your gut.

[@southerngal4593]

So glad I found this...my 16 year old Maltese is on Apoquel. I had already figured out he cannot take Metronizodol because it caused him to have a seizure. Thank you for this information.

[@joycewatson7435]

I give my dog colloidal silver when she gets sick. It always makes her well in a couple of days. I also feed her homemade dog food. The silver can be sprayed in her ears to relieve itching or infection. It’s miraculous!

[@suelittle9703]

Colloidal silver is very good ,i use it in my dogs water bowl (not a metal bowl )i also make up my own dog food etc chicken rice etc .my dog is 15 yrs going on 16 yrs old .Vet says very healthy ,no arthritis, no fleas ,very rarely wormed .

[@MycaCharters]

Can colloidal silver be used topically all over the body for itching as well?

[@joycewatson7435]

@@MycaCharters yes, I have used it on sores/ wounds that she licked raw and it cleared them up.

[@MycaCharters]

​@joycewatson7435 thanks!

[@rhondabenedict5284]

​@@MycaChartersyes

[@SSsmith24]

Sure wish he was our vet.. WE NEED MORE VETS JUST LIKE YOU ❤

[@NotJessH]

My silky/Aussie terrier mix has been on Apoquel for years. She has ripped her skin to shreds, drawn blood and was almost bald at one point while I was doing food trials and allergy testing. She was absolutely miserable for many months. My vet did tell me that the medication is hard on the liver. I figured it better to have a happy, comfortable dog for perhaps a few less years, then a miserable dog for longer.

[@zoeberry33]

Right...that is why you use it as a last choice and not a first choice. Glad your pup is feeling g better.

[@hbishop8475]

Same difficult decision we made for our lab. Miserable for months while I tried food trials, multiple herbal supplements including quercetin, less risky Benadryl. Nothing touched it - he was full of oozing hot spots and swollen and draining eyes and ears. We know the risks, and I was terrified of Apoquel but it was our last resort. He gets a raw diet and supplements still and I just hope this supports his immune system enough.

[@maureenobrien9661]

I have come to the same conclusion with Daisy the pug. She will be 14 soon. But I will be switching to Cytopoint, I think that's the name, apparently much safer and an injection this month. I hope it works! Like your terrier, Daisy ate her feet raw, scratched her ears until they bled and cried whilst eating her feet, it was truly awful. We have tried everything over the years and nothing has worked. She can sleep at night now and has stopped eating her feet. Since she's already this age I feel it's better for her to enjoy some quality of life, she was utterly miserable for so long and that has finally stopped. I know the risks of Apoquel, but I also know Daisy's life is misery when she is constantly itchy. Hobson's choice really

[@elizabethmcbride222]

Apoquel is the only thing that works for my dog. If he misses a dose, he will chew his paws raw. Do I have a happy dog for less time or a miserable dog for longer? He is generally miserable without it 😢

[@CC-wm1yq]

Metacam caused my Bouvier to have what they termed as a Kidney event. After he had surgery to remove cysts. Uncontrollable drinking and urination and the vet tried to tell me they didn’t know why it was happening. Stopped the metacam and it resolved. Apoquel caused my Pug to become extremely agitated , hallucinations, she was chasing bugs that didn’t exist. Did nothing for allergy. When I mentioned this they denied it was the drug. Took her off, magically cured. Very frustrating that as pet owners we are not taken seriously when these issues are brought up. I have really learned to advocate for my dogs.

[@Andromeda_M31]

We need to just disregard anything a vet says about prescriptions. If they suggest it, look it up and decide for yourself. They make a lot of money on prescriptions.

[@alsw3553]

Do you have any suggestions for ridding giardia from intestines? My puppy Rottweiler completed 10 day course of flagyl, I started her on ground pumpkin seeds 1.25 tsp am & pm on day 1 of flagyl and probiotics a few days later and diatomaceous earth 1.25 tsp started after flagyl completed.

[@pennyhenny6144]

Wow, thanks for the information. I used to give these drugs to my dogs all the time 😢

[@darahibbs9927]

Thanks!

[@engelneen1686]

My (previous) vet highly encouraged me to use Apoquel for my dogs allergies. I said no because I was concerned about side effects. When I said things like that it would make the vet very irritated.

[@treedeblue]

Yes they get very annoyed, it also money off the the table for the vet office. Try finding a holistic veterinarian in ur area

[@christinakuczora4862]

My Vet denied my dog got a very rare skin cancer - mixosarcoma - from Apoquel which he was on for a few weeks. The tumor grew to the size of a grapefruit on his hip by the time I was able to locate a Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon able to remove it. My dog only weighs 20 lbs. When questioned, his regular Vet said I shouldn’t believe what I hear and read on the Internet! Hahaha! The vets do not like the fact that information on anything including medical issues is at everyone who owns a phones fingertips. Of course you need to read critically and old, outdated info is out there - but folks can usually find the information they need now due to the Internet. Takes power away from the vets, doctors and dentists when they have resourceful, knowledgable patients!

[@Andromeda_M31]

Very little regulations for vets! Many are arrogant. I learned to not care about their opinions. The scummy ones will make degrading comments just before trying to sell you something.

[@engelneen1686]

I hope your dog is doing well and I am so sorry that happened to him. You are so right-do all the research you can to make an informed decision.@@christinakuczora4862

[@engelneen1686]

I live in a rural area and we do not have any holistic vets sadly. However I have found a vet that I like now. Praise God!@@treedeblue

[@TheCharlyMs]

what would you recommend against fleas, ticks etc, instead of Bravecto etc.?

[@Mariah-ms5eo]

Thanks for caring enough for our canine friends and taking your time to give us this information.

[@Andrea-kt6ds]

As always Dr Jones your videos have helped me with my boys for years…there are always questions with their health.. and if we are doing the best thing for them….but you have made things much clearer with their health and meds… look forward to your videos everyday.

[@G-S-D]

I ordered his Ultimate Bioactive Quercetin for my GSD itchy skin, and it seems to be working very well. I definitely would recommend it it you have itchy dogs. Thank you, Doctor.

[@Sedgley9024]

676Forcedhhow much do you give your dog?

[@Ultima771]

My vet just prescribed Apoquel for my dog, it's supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I'm so glad I saw this video. What is the best Bioactive Quercetin should I get, she's very itchy a Chihuahua and weights 9 lbs. Thank you for your videos!

[@erictremblay9567]

I would like to know to a read that you need to calculate 9 lbs×1000÷125 = mg

[@AnneMarie3003]

Hi Dr Jones, what is the safest oral medication for fleas and ticks? Thanks for this information.

[@raysuminski6276]

I had to put my sweet boy Sherman down, about three weeks ago. He was a Great Pyrenees mix rescue. After I got him almost 4 years ago he started crying and screaming like I have never heard an animal do. I took him to an emergency vet. They couldn't see anything with an X-ray. They told me it was probably a soft tissue problem and had me start him on Rimadyl. He did this a second time so I kept him on Rimadyl, probably for over two years. Towards the end, he was vomiting excessively, drinking large amounts of water, and finally stopped eating. After having an ultrasound done on him he was diagnosed with growths on his liver and thickening of his intestines. If I only knew the risks. I sure miss our "Handsome Boy" Sherman. Now I get to pet his box of ashes.

[@Blue24Osprey]

Bless you for publicising these dangerous drugs. I learned from bitter experience, years ago, especially beware of Metacam now.

[@m.mickeypayne9811]

During the pandemic, I found a homeopathic for pets based in Australia. She published a newsletter. Anyway, both my dog and I are switched to homeopathic treatment. I did take some animal science general courses 8:01 in the mid 1980's. I research every product, I give my dog and she is in much better health, then her puppy years, with her previous owners. Thanks for the great information, I will be sharing with my friends. 😊

[@aaacl08]

What homeopathic is it? 🫶

[@lenahashemsydney]

Hi I’d love to have her details. Is she based in Sydney by any chance?

[@ladyingridangel]

Thank you so much for your good information about the care and feeding of dogs and cats and the problems. These medication can cause I have been dealing with mini allergies myself and first one gluten free then keto, then carnivore which took care of it. I have been feeding my dogs carnivore as well chicken liver beef liver with a little bit of instincts, food along side to keep their stools intact, my dogs also had a reaction to the flea medication. The groomer couldn’t groom him. He was nasty took him off the flea medication gets groomed regularly now does good job really made a mess of his personality when he was on it.

[@joycereuter4273]

I also used a homeopathic vet in Australia. Look it up on google you’ll find her!

[@woolymittens]

You do realize that homeopathy is pure 100% bullshit right?

[@k9maiden64]

I'm so glad I tuned into this video! I have my grandson's ESA. Betsy (Betty White), is an EN/AM but more American Bulldog than English Bulldog. She has allergies which affects her skin. I took her to the vet, they put her on Aloquel which is $100.00 a month! She was on it for close to two months, then I took her off of it and now I use Benedryl. She doesn't seem to be scratching nearly as much and is a happy camper! I wrote the rest of the meds down, I will try the topical as well. Thank you so much for giving your time to let those of us who are on a limited income the chance to find other solutions for our beloved pets.

[@excatholic6392]

Hi Dr. Jones. My cat recovered completely from FIP( yes, Feline infectious peritonitis) without taking the remdesivir analogue. She's been growing fine. Occasionally her poop is loose and I know that gut microflora play a role in many diseases including FIP. I am avoiding giving the cat certain pet brands as I noticed they caused flatulence ( eg, Felix) possibly due to high grain content and feed her Applause which is agreeable. Can you make a video about probiotic supplements/ foods for cats to boost gut flora please? BTW, I am a GP and I find veterinary medicine fascinating.

[@lyndaturner6686]

My dog is given Bravecto for flea and tick protection and Milpro for worming, I often wonder if he needs worming every month as he doesn’t scavenge , I’m in the Uk and recently there’s been a lot of issues with vets charging exorbitant prices for drugs , I’m wondering now what alternatives I can give my precious dog to protect him without harming him. The tick problem is serious though due to the incidence of Lymes disease. What would you suggest please?

[@candiceegbert3784]

Thank you so much Dr. Jones. My dog is a lab mix (14 yr old) and is going down in his back hips. He's on gabapentin and Carprofen and we started Adequan shots. No big results. Would love your suggestions on this. God bless you ❤

[@nippichaos]

My girl had hip dysplasia and arthritis and I took her off meds as she was ill on them and atarted on Yu move, it takes a few weeks to notice a difference. I put her on a raw diet, added in ginger and turmeric, they have anti inflammatory properties, removed grains, added bone broth, sprats and cbd oil, it really helped. I also had an infra red sleep mat and you could do acupuncture if you can afford it.

[@janedough6575]

I brought my miniature dachshund for cold laser treatments. She had 8 treatments and the results were miraculous. She had bad problems with her back legs and now she runs around like a puppy! I want to buy the laser for my husband and me.

[@alexacarrillo4339]

My dog had really good results with the Adequan shots and deramax.

[@asunday2207]

I just put my 14 yr old cat on solensia for arthritis its working wonders! I know its available for dogs too

[@friendlybrilliant4902]

The doctor prescribed Meloxidyl (meloxican). My female appaently had a miscarriage and had fluid (no spines) in her uterrus. Short-term is she probably okay to use it? I can get CBD oil tomorrow but I don't know the dosage for her issue. She's about 7 pounds.

[@BB-oy1vb]

Thank you doctor for this very informative video. Love, love your channel and love you❤

[@jaya-fw9zx]

Dr.plz plz suggest natural substitute for antibiotics for pets.plz in details.

[@KHenderson934]

Thank you so much for this information. My four month old kitten, Jordan, died suddenly after I treated one of my older cats with Bravecto. I cannot help but think this was the cause.

[@jmr9735]

I used it on my kitties once after my vet changed over from Revolution. It was so nasty and really gummed their fur up. I finally had to give them baths a couple days later. My older boy died not too long after that experience...a couple weeks maybe? Anyway, my first thought went to that. I can't be certain, though, because he did have a fairly serious known heart murmur (known for years before his death), pancreatitis (also known for years before his death), and was put on a kidney food (this one was shortly before he died). It could've been any of those things, especially since it appears he died of a blood clot. But my mind always goes back to Bravecto. It was the one thing that changed right before I found him.

[@itsmeestephh]

My vet prescribed my cat clavamox for his lower respiratory infection, I love my cat and want the absolute best for him he is 4 months old, i need to know if this medication is safe for him, he has been on it for 2 days now and ive been seeing a lot of improvement but I still would like to make sure if it safe to keep him on it, thanks doc you are truly amazing.❤

[@Stive-v8m]

For pulling out hair in a spot creating a wound from stress or dry skin, daily wipe with Pure olive oil seems to work well

[@caroleighphillips3340]

I am here to Thank you for All Your Helpfull,Useful Vet Medical Advice and to say How much I Love Your Channel

[@erinelzey5153]

Loved this video! Would appreciate more like it. Could you also tell us what would be a good natural alternative to steroids?

[@susanreynolds4065]

Hi. What can be used instead of Prednisone? I've tried so many altenatives for Chronic Rhinitis but after a year and a half, I caved for relief. He was terribly miserable. Now, he's doing great but I know it's at a high risk. 🙁

[@ritupatil9538]

Thank you so much doc, this was helpful. I have made a habit that every time vet prescribed any meds to my kitty, I always google search what those medicines do and what are the side effects. Then I try to search for better and least affecting or natural ways to heal her, until and unless these meds are really required. And I do follow up your videos regularly for natural treatments, they definitely helped a lot.

[@jsccrna1744]

I had two boxer/bloodhound mix littermates taking apoquel when the male, Roscoe, developed rapidly aggressive stage four pericardial lymphoma. He was three when he died. He was such a great dog! I took his sister off the meds, and she is now a healthy nine year old, requiring frequent bathing to control her atopic skin allergies. I wish I had known!

[@CarolLovesJesus]

Another drug that makes my mastiff extremely ill is heartworm medication. The vet tried afew different brands, but they all made him so sick. We just can't give him heartworm medication. Instead, we keep his immune system up and use natural mosquito repellent.

[@m.mickeypayne9811]

For a natural heartworm treatment; You can use diatomaceous earth for humans, giving a couple of teaspoons mixed in with the pet food , for at least 7 days at the start of every month. Some people use it every day for their dogs. There is plenty of research on websites, for this safe, natural remedy. 😀

[@CarolLovesJesus]

@m.mickeypayne9811 Thank you so much for that information. I had no idea. We'll give'r a try 😉

[@MeganGarzaWellness]

I use HWF by Amber Naturalz for my silver Lab. She is a clean bill of health.

[@CarolLovesJesus]

@@MeganGarzaWellness thank you 😊

[@kf5034]

The heartworm preventative gave my friends dog Addison's disease. She had issues after every dose, and they finally traced it back to the heartworm meds. The manufacturer reimbursed her vet bills.

[@KDRBouvier]

What do you recommend for flea and tick prevention

[@chinookvalley]

I've known several dogs that died from Apoquel. These drug companies should be held accountable for the poisons they SELL to us to give our pets. Think of all the farm animals that are given these drugs. We can't hear their plea for help.

[@FaithFilledMomma]

What do we so for fleas and ticks? As an alternative to bravecto

[@LuminousDualities]

Thank you Doc for information. You are one of the rare kind of doctors that care about their patients.

[@michelemarie7777]

Dr, what is holistic choice for prednisone? My dog has lymphoma and on prednisone. HELP PLEASE

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Quercetin is the best natural alternative,we do have that here: drjonesnaturalpet.com/supplements/ultimate-bioactive-quercetin.html

[@danicalu]

Yup. My pug has been on apoquel for the past 7 years. He’s 12 now. And I will put some blame on the previous vets for jumping right onto this drug. Within a month of using, he developed these bumps all around his body. They did get rested and are benign and some vet dismissed and called them age bumps. And each time I give my dog the half pill….his system get immune to the dose and needs more. I didn’t know this is connected to infections because he has a terrible ear infection that doesn’t go away. I’m just scared my dog can have cancer. My worst fear.

[@GlitterandGlamor]

The same thing happened to my dog!! Lots of weird bumps on her inner thighs after about a week or two of starting Apoquel. I had read online that was a side effect and my vet didn’t even know. Threw them all away.

[@CharmaineFoord]

I won’t be giving my fur babies Bravecto this year. But what can be given or done to prevent ticks and fleas from climbing on them and having a field day? We do check regularly, but two of them have long hair, makes it difficult to spot. And the one fur baby doesn’t like being checked, nervous one, we adopted him years ago and he still doesn’t like being checked out. We can’t even cut his toe nails, must take him to the vet to do it.

[@TinaSpencer-mr1cp]

I had three pups on a steady dose of Apoquel for excessive itching. Switched from processed foods to a whole food diet (real food cooked by me and my husband). We were able to get two of them off this medication. Take a look also at who is manufacturing these medications. You will see a familiar name or two.

[@LC.1990]

Thank goodness you got off. Good job!

[@PippiOnePointOh]

I did the same, switched my boy off Apoquel and started making his food myself. It has made a huge difference. The vet told me there were no side effects, but I read the clinical trial Zoetis did during the development of Apoquel, how some of the dogs had to be put down after being on it for less than a year due to massive tumor growth. We are the only ones who truly have our dog’s best interests at heart. We need to push back against the garbage medication and garbage food that is being peddled by people who only care about money.

[@louisedavidson848]

What do u suggest for flea and tick meds?? Here in Canada ticks are really bad.

[@sherrylong7774]

Wish I had seen this before giving my dog a Cytopoint shot in April. He developed an autoimmune disease called pemphigus. After months of trying to fight this disease with multiple medications he started developing infections. He became very weak and I had to have him put down 2 weeks ago. All because of a shot.

[@melissaglass9432]

What would you recommend for flea medication?

[@nofortunatesonII]

My dog was put on Apoquel and after 10 days he could not walk. I discontinued Apoquel immediately and he was able to walk again 2 days later.

[@annadesalvo9706]

hi Doc! what do you think about gabapentin? My chihuahua has to take it for Arnold Chiari syndrome

[@anitamaddox178]

I am constantly amazed at how boxed in veterinarians have become. Mention something not on their pharmaceutical salesman’s list of drugs and they literally shutdown!

[@laurelbozman6997]

I truly believe they get kickbacks to push these newer medicines just like human doctors do.

[@janedough6575]

There are some good ones, my vet recommended cold laser treatments for my dog’s chronic leg pain. He knew that keeping her on medication was not a good idea. The treatments worked incredibly well, she hasn’t needed to take any medications since .