A Common Sense approach to vaccinating your dogs and cats

[@zenn3339]

My cat is over 20 years old and doing great and I can't remember the last time that I got him a vaccine shot.

[@evamarklund4834]

I've got one cat 20+, one close to 18, and another I lost at 18 few years ago. No vax. Raw food. Very careful with chemicals in the house.

[@zenn3339]

@@evamarklund4834 My other 20 year old cat died on April 7th 2023. I put my dog Farmer down on March 10th 2023 he was over 14 years old lab. My other lab passed unexpectedly on March 30th 2023. She was 12, Wendy-O was her name. It's been a shit year.

[@evamarklund4834]

@@zenn3339 Oh, wow. So very sorry. That's a tremendous amount of loss. Praying for you. 🙏

[@twinfin8571]

@@amyjo8696 . Start with a small amt of homemade raw. Freeze it in ice cube trays or small balls so you don’t waste much. My cats were not happy at first and I tried many things to get them to eat it (this isn’t a problem if they are kittens and not addicted to dry food yet). I found if I crushed one of their favorite treats (Greenies cat nip as example) and sprinkled it over the raw food, they ate it. (Like a tablespoon or less at first). If your cat eats canned food, then just add a very small amt increasing over time to that. If they eat sardines or tuna (which shouldn’t be their total diet) add a bit of that in their meal. As a last resort, crumble up the kibble over the wet food. Those kibble bits are tough as nails. I crush them in a garlic press. Good luck. Years ago it took my cats about 6 months to totally start eating the raw I make for them. It requires a lot of patience. But! My male feral cat ( who was about 6 years old when I got him and not in the best shape after 5+ yrs on the streets of cold Detroit ) lived 16 years. Quite amazing ( he never got any vax after what I had to get in order to get him neutered). I have a 15 year old humane society female cat and a 12 yr old feral female who was under a year old when she was trapped in January Michigan winter. Both healthy and no vax after what was required to get them spayed. In my opinion, kibble is a slow starvation diet for a cat or dog. Kinda like feeding your child McDonalds for breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Good luck. Once on raw, they eat less and don’t cry for food all day. If you can grind the chicken yourself it’s much better but this video is a start.

[@twinfin8571]

@@amyjo8696 . Cats can be so finicky. Anytime I’ve had to change food I do it extremely slowly. A teaspoon at a time and still cover it up with food they’re used to…….then a crushed treat sprinkled on. I’ve been doing this for years but I still get a cat that would starve itself to death before eating what is good for them. It’s incredible. But once they switch, they do so well. Better fur etc. We just need to have so much patience with some of them. The time it took 6 months for one of my cats I thought I would lose my mind. I threw out so much food. But finally I figured out how to put a tiny bit of the new food in right from the get go. Don’t even put it down to see if they’ll just go for it first. They won’t. But after seeing there’s something new, they get suspicious and make a big ark around the dish staring at it like it’ll jump out and get them…..or they think you’re poisoning them. 😂

[@chinookvalley]

Here is another subject that if mentioned to the vet, they look at me like I have 3 purple heads. And, the derogatory remarks about not taking care of my pets!! Until people DEMAND that the laws be changed, in order to protect our pets, we are FORCED to get these vaccines. If you tell a vet you won't get them vaccinated, even if a titer test shows that they are still fully immunized, they refuse to see you. I tried for years, 30 years ago, to make changes in legislature, but the pharma companies have the legislature in their pocket$! Healthy isn't good if the docs and the drug companies aren't making money. Many more people would take their pets in for exams if we could find vets who actually care about the HEALTH of our pets, and not be constantly pushing drugs and tests.

[@nicolesellingstuff]

It's difficult because SO many pet owners don't do their homework and look into things. They're the same ones feeding their pets the worst food ever. They 100% trust anything a white coat says to them--then wonder why their animal develops some disease soon after or years later. Gee, can't figure out what it could be??

[@edschulhof6303]

Search for holistic veterinarians. They aren't everywhere and are usually more expensive. But worth it, in the long term.

[@nicolesellingstuff]

@User Us Where?

[@Rebecca-qx1et]

There is no law, except for rabies every three to five years, that says you need to vaccinate your pets every year. That is your vet. Unless you board your pets or take them to training on a regular basis, most of those places require it. 😢

[@nataliewilliams2483]

Most vets will not do surgery if your dog is not jabbed up with several different vax Its called medical tyranny@@Rebecca-qx1et

[@christymiddleton5269]

I wished I had known this years ago… one of our dogs has autoimmune disorder and severe allergies and another has epilepsy. I haven’t gotten them any vaccines in years, but the damage is done

[@di_kid00]

Same… sorry your dogs has gone through such a tough time after those vaccines. I’ve observed the same with my dog and cat. Allergies, seizure, pancreatitis and IBD. Haven’t tested my cat for gut lymphoma yet… but I wouldn’t be surprised if my cat was on that route. Now both are fed raw, my cat only able to eat rabbit with minimal reaction, and is gaining weight + no longer scratching herself till she bled. The vet still gives me an earful for feeding raw and for refusing to load my pets up with monthly neurotoxins and yearly vaccinations, but I’m not gonna put them at risk just bc of that. Esp when the research is now out there. Better to pay for very pricey tithers than to pay thousands later in life to treat chronic diseases.

[@adyarym]

You might want to check Pet Alive page, I used to give my epileptic dogs an homeopathic called Ease Sure. I can not guarantee that it will be of help for your dogs but it was for mine. I had two epileptic sisters that were given allopathic medicine all their live until they suddenly appeared with their liver and kidneys destroyed by the meds and the vet said that there was nothing that he could give them, not even antibiotics if they get sick. Just imagine my face... I went away and I don’t know how I found Pet Alive. I gave them the very mini, mini pellets not three times a day as the packaged said but two times and I don’t remember the number of drops but I think that the recommended dosage was five drops three times a day but I gave six but just two times a day. They never had another atack and they still live next to two years after that They do not die from their problem itself but from herlichia that they got from the vet. They were asymptomatic until they fell to die immediately. There were no ticks at home and they had none but they have been visiting the vet. A nightmare. It was a great loss, another rescued dog died to from the disease too. She was perfectly healthy before visiting that vet. Products from PA are expensive. I use now Runi Poo and Pet Calm with some of the straight non socialized cats that I care for. Ease Sure could be given in liquid form too. If you desire you could check their page. As I said, products are expensive and in tiny bottles but I have results with them. Wish your dogs be healthy and that they live a looong happy life! ❤

[@adyarym]

You might want to check Pet Alive page, I used to give my epileptic dogs an homeopathic called Ease Sure. I can not guarantee that it will be of help for your dogs but it was for mine. I had two epileptic sisters that were given allopathic medicine all their live until they suddenly appeared with their liver and kidneys destroyed by the meds and the vet said that there was nothing that he could give them, not even antibiotics if they get sick. Just imagine my face... I went away and I don’t know how I found Pet Alive. I gave them the very mini, mini pellets not three times a day as the packaged said but two times and I don’t remember the number of drops but I think that the recommended dosage was five drops three times a day but I gave six but just two times a day. They never had another atack and they still live next to two years after that They do not die from their problem itself but from herlichia that they got from the vet. They were asymptomatic until they fell to die immediately. There were no ticks at home and they had none but they have been visiting the vet. A nightmare. It was a great loss, another rescued dog died to from the disease too. She was perfectly healthy before visiting that vet. Products from PA are expensive. I use now Runi Poo and Pet Calm with some of the straight non socialized cats that I care for. Ease Sure could be given in liquid form too. If you desire you could check their page. As I said, products are expensive and in tiny bottles but I have results with them. Wish your dogs be healthy and that they live a looong happy life! ❤

[@blgallas]

Thank you for talking about the volume of vax for a small dog vs a large dog.

[@rubytuesday9881]

I tried explaining to my vet that EVERY SINGLE one of my dogs I've owned has suffered "issues" following vaccines and it fell on deaf ears. I told her about the Anaphylaxis my first dog suffered, then the horrible skin allergies, chronic ear infections, autoimmune diseases and strange cancers appearing in my last 3 dogs...she still told me how my dog was at risk for dying and that I was putting my dog at severe risk. I asked her to explain ALL of the possible side effects and after listing them (which were all horrible), she told me I should still vaccinate. Then I thought, of course, that way when my pet suffers through more skin conditions, dietary allergies, chronic issues, etc., the vet will cover all of the never-ending expenses right??

[@dianasimplifies]

Right some of these vets are making a killing off everyone vaccinating non stop

[@Phantom-cw4gn]

I absolutely agree with you...

[@rubytuesday9881]

@@Phantom-cw4gn Have you experienced anything similar?

[@Kathy007s]

DO NOT vaccinate your pets! Eventually few first ones for puppies (questionable as well, as they use mRNA technology in ALL so called vaccines!), you do not need to inject your pets every year! (I am a veterinarian as well.)

[@kitsiewr]

Same here. They are utterly indoctrinated by pharma, same as human doctors.

[@kinjo5416]

Wish more vets would understand the dangers of overvaccinating. One of my vets would not give my 13 yr old schnauzer a rabies vaccine, and insisted we run a titer instead. At the time, I did not understand how right she was. A different vet insisted I give the rabies vaccine to a different 14 yr old schnauzer and it sent her into a near fatal anaphylactic reaction. If I wouldn't have been in the parking lot at the vet clinic, I would have lost her. This same dog developed chronic kidney disease. My current dog was just diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. Really makes me what is happening with our pets. There is a 3 year rabies vaccine and yet many vets vaccinate yearly. So very sad that we do not practice what is best for the animal.

[@nataliewilliams2483]

The vets give the rabie vax on the hind lower leg so that when the dog gets cancer at the injection site it is easy for them to amputate they used to give it between the shoulder So they already know that it causes cancer

[@dreamgaits]

Our outdoor barn cat just passed at age 23. He was never vaccinated for anything except one rabies shot when he was neutered. He never saw a vet until the day he was put down. He was healthy and vibrant until the end. Nuff said. Woof.

[@50andCountingcom]

I am grateful to finally see a veterinarian with common sense! Thank you for mentioning the dosing dilemma on vaccines. My 5 pound Maltese gets the same dose is the great Dane! And my puppy at 3 pounds had adverse reactions to his last round of vaccines. No more! on a different note, I would like to introduce you to a whole food that is highly beneficial for dogs and humans, Anovite’ bovine colostrum. It is superior quality and has so many restorative qualities for us and our pets. Look up the studies! Thousands of them. Thanks again for what you do! I’m so grateful for your channel.

[@memekendall3197]

I agree with you. Mine is little over 5 pounds, I really feel she had a reaction last time. 😢

[@Mountain_Spirit]

My dog only got the core vaccines as a puppy. She hasn’t had another vaccine since and she is 7. Titer tests are still positive.

[@dianasimplifies]

Isn't that fascinating. What the drs DO NOT want you to know!

[@Trish.Norman]

I have 3 dogs. After a round of rabies and the other vaccines one of my dogs was coughing up blood and almost died. After this he had lots of pancreatic issues. I don’t want anymore vaccines for any of my dogs. They are too old to risk it now.

[@CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA]

People Don't want to think...they prefer to be being told;)

[@redrumax]

My dog was only vaccinated when she had to travel abroad as I adopted her from another country, she is a rescue. 13 years old now and fit and healthy and happy as a pup.

[@sammymakeitmakecents]

I am a first time pet owner (aside from childhood pets). I thought I was doing the right thing with all the vaccinations I got my dog on when he was a pup. My heart hurts weekly now, because I am 100% certain this chronic ear issue he has had for four years is a result of the vaccines. No one could convince me otherwise. Two weeks after a second set of shots (over a two week period) when he was still just a puppy, had us into the emergency as he yelped in pain and showed signs of significant pain in his left ear. Since his follow up rabies shot two years ago he has had chronic ear infections, head shaking, and just gross stuff in that ear. I’ve gone to the vet, the natural vet, and no one can figure it out. I thought maybe allergies. He gets a high quality raw diet with probiotics, and I’ve tried so many things. It breaks my heart that I can’t fix him. We’ve narrowed down his diet to two meats that seem to work well and his symptoms seem to be less. But, honestly, some days out of seemingly nowhere they flare up. I’ve even switched to use natural and unscented detergent for anything he is in contact with. It sucks that we trust doctors to inform us until we learn that we can’t trust them. We just have to somehow know to research things beforehand. PS thank you for this video. I wish it was something I saw years before.

[@txtorn8oh]

I have one that I rescued with all the exact problems including a terrible skin infection and infection in both ears. Sad thing is, 7 years ago she was prescribed apoquel & it caused mange; she's been in horrible shape ever since. 😔😢🐾🐶

[@sammymakeitmakecents]

@@txtorn8oh so sad. So so sad.

[@tammyblankenship6786]

@@txtorn8oh how did you know your dog had mange? My dog had Apoquil for a 10 day period and he's still itching. I refused to do more than that.

[@minxthedog2769]

It might help to research wild oregano oil re your pets issues. Solgar sells it pre diluted in capsules they can take. You can can also prick capsules to use external and i think can be put in ears. I mixed it with cannabis and coconut oil rubbed on feet & also gave to her internally & cured my dogs splitting bleeding feet in 3 days

[@bakaichigo]

No lie, I'd been wracking my brain to figure out how my "Very healthy!" senior dog who had JUST hit 11 (retriever x shepherd mix) and overcome both a tooth infection AND the subsequent surgery to remove the bad tooth (one of very very few bad teeth he had, he was so healthy) died suddenly just a month and a few days after getting his yearly shots and a 3 year rabies vaccine. between 48-72 hours after getting it, he was suddenly showing all the signs of arthritis or a compressed disk in the spine. We took him in ASAP they did test that came back "Clean" for his kidneys so he could go ahead and take the arthritis medicine... and he just started to slowly get suddenly older. He was my first, and he was my therapy dog and best friend (practically my son lol). We reckon the spleen cancer started to take hold maybe a few days to at most a week following his annual exams, blood tests and shots, or else they missed it entirely. I know its hard to find, so I won't blame that... It's just that no one ever mentioned any of these risks and back when I got him I was practically a kid myself just out of highschool. I hadn't learned to even consider that a vet may not have your best interests at heart or that the animal care was not as well regulated and all as the human care was. It's predatory how some vets just do NOT care about telling you the full facts and even prefer not to so as to get you to come back more often. The entire system where I live is designed to ensure you have to ALWAYS keep those shots up to date or never be able to bring your dog anywhere public like dog parks or event spaces or anything else like that. I'm sad that it seems I may have unknowingly cut short my baby's time with us, who knows by how much, due to the sudden introduction of the vaccines to his still recovering system (there was about 4-6 weeks between his tooth surgery and the annual shots/exams, at least, but still...) Knowing all of this, I would have waited for a longer time to do his shots and possibly I would also have just cancelled the voluntary lumpectomy, in preference of having him with us just a wee bit longer, maybe one more summer we could have gotten... maybe. Take the advice and make sure to stretch those shots out and get them carefully, whoever reads this (lol) - trust me you WANT to have the comfort of knowing you did EVERYTHING you could. I know I did, for the information I had at the time, but going forwards I will do things more cautiously in hopes of keeping my furrfamily with me that much longer.

[@pattysherwood7091]

We had to give rabies shots to my basset every year according to the city ordinance. The first shot she suffered paralysis and could not walk. We had just bought her as a two year old, and thought it was something she had before. She recovered. But the second year, she had her rabies shot and got paralyzed again, even worse. We stopped giving her the vaccine. Now she is old and has spells of limping.

[@dianasimplifies]

Titer test!!!!

[@gusmonster59]

There is a vet in my area that has been advocating for titers over requiring vaccinations. My current dog will get one set more of vaccines next year, then no more (she is a 4 year old adoption). One of the issues we face as pet owners is boarding kennels and day cares - they require vaccines to whatever the current suggestions are. This is another area where we are forced to over vaccinate our pets.

[@theresa1823]

There is my problem my dog weighs 8lbs and they want to give the same injection as a 150 lb dog. That is so wrong.

[@leahscott12345]

Yes, I totally agree with you. My 4 pound toy poodle got his one and only rabies vaccine. We tried to save his life, however he died soon after the rabie vaccine. He was 3 years old.

[@theresa1823]

@@leahscott12345 I am so very sorry for you that is so sad. It is hard to lose a dog I have just lost mine.

[@janblackman6204]

I had a chi chihuahua and she lived for 15 years. I didn’t vaccinate her. She only weighed 5 pounds and of course was never outside unless I was taking her out to potty

[@edschulhof6303]

Try to find an holistic veterinarian

[@maryguthrie5548]

My mix breed 4 lb dog lived to be 17 yrs. She had a rabies shot 1 time. I had to have proof for an apartment. She never had any other vax and was not spayed. I adopted a cat at not quite 1 yr she was spayed and vaccines. I never took her for vax she lived to be little over 17. I always try not to pet other animals if I do wash my hands. I worked for vets one I worked for had the same thoughts as this vet. I have seen reactions to vax. Especially the adult dose vet would then give puppy dose as there were no relations. Adult distemper the worst a lot of time the ingredients such as lepto.

[@tulipsontheorgan]

No such thing as Covid vaccine, lol. It was never a vaccine. It was a shot with many side effects.

[@sarahsunshine7248]

Huh?!

[@tal4546]

A Bio Weapon

[@Kimberbeagle]

He’s all about natural medicine, yet he put that poison in his body. 🤔

[@marylousherman5471]

Give it a break, people. The covid vaccine saved a lot of lives and so did masking.

[@akferren1]

😂stop it.. turn off your teLIEvision is programming you🤡

[@donnajohnson9324]

In Australia, I think we are vaccinated too often every year and have found my dogs get too sick. Now I only vaccinate once every 5 years or longer

[@leepfrog7405]

My cat has all his core vaccines and he's not getting anymore if not needed. I will pay the ridiculous amount to test his levels before he gets another vaccine. Yeah it's cheaper just to vaccinate but my bubby's health and life is worth more. Love my bubby❤

[@dianasimplifies]

How much does it cost. Dang...

[@lmd2454]

I’ve had literally several dozen dogs and cats in the last 30 years of my life. Living in the country means you get plenty of people’s dumped pets and strays. Most have never been vaccinated at all and not one has ever been sick (other than from a parasite infection one time). They are regularly exposed to strays, and wild animals. They are rarely bathed except for their own dips in the pond. They eat vermin, birds and dead animals. They are all healthy, happy and loved, and all live long and happy lives. I believe our animal management system is the antithesis for vaccination and modern animal “health care”. Give them plenty of food, fresh air, room to be the animals they were created to be and lots of love and attention. Rarely is anything else needed.

[@josie4peace]

I trust you also feed them good food and fresh water??

[@twinfin8571]

My cats, many years of cat ownership, live long healthy lives…..guess why.

[@elenaus8463]

No vaxx?

[@nedcramdon1306]

I wish people could get their heads out of thee arses and see how we're being screwed over. Not to mention the dirty pigs getting rich off the poison. In other words, I'm with you.

[@sylvialacey-dogs4381]

My Dog started having seizures after getting his Rabies booster at age 5.

[@marsack7]

Today my precious dog gets his rabies vax. The last 2 dogs that got their shots, 1 died and 1 got a serious problem with her lung. I'm only giving rabies because it is required by law. So worried. By the way, they must have had problems because now they require $100 of inspection before. More money out Rabies is $30.00. Inspection for what? We have to get it by law. Praying for all dogs. No more dogs for me or any other pet from now on. My horse could not get up off the ground after his last vax and had to be put down.

[@tulipsontheorgan]

Required ( meh) but who is checking?

[@Starseed3]

Cant you sue ?

[@marsack7]

@@tulipsontheorgan if he bites someone we're in hot water. If someone sued us the effects would be worse than losing the dog to vaxs. Also the vet would not see him without it. So if he gets sick, he wouldn't have medicine to help. Just starters. A dog bit me with no rabies certificate. I could have sued those people but it would have ripped our peace.

[@lakedog7313]

Same happened with me and mine. I found a homeopathic tincture for babies, actually. It's given before and after any and all vaccines to carry out the heavy metals. I also use a probiotic called protect and it does much of the same thing, it carries out toxins from the body, my dogs get that everyday.

[@erics3205]

@@lakedog7313 What is the tincture.. i'll look up protect

[@lidapittenger6716]

No COVID 19 for me or any on my family dear Dr Andrew

[@randquadrozzi5850]

Good info doctor.I've had knuckleheads tell me I was dumb not getting my cat vaccinated even though they don't go outside.

[@edschulhof6303]

Good that you are keeping your cat safe. I have two indoor cats, now a year old. They have never had any vaccines.

[@kellymorgan4304]

My Cat is unvaccinated & he’s also an outside Cat - he had never been to a vet until last year when a wound got reinfected. The Vet asked is he chipped? No Vaccinated? No Castrated? No - She said the wound needed no treatment & she weighed him - She said he’s the healthiest Cat she’d ever seen in her Veterinarian career. She then said she would charge me only £5 for a short consultation fee

[@randquadrozzi5850]

@@edschulhof6303 they usually live longer and don't have as many health issues.But some strays have a hard time adjusting

[@savioursoul]

@@kellymorgan4304Please get your cat neutered. It is completely irresponsible to let an uncastrated cat outside where he can get other cats pregnant and contribute to the overpopulation of unwanted cats and kittens.

[@edschulhof6303]

@@kellymorgan4304 Jolly good! LOL

[@goldaarnett7457]

Thank you for all your hard work and your awesome videos. You are a great veterinarian.❤

[@cafe-caliente8874]

Thank you for everything you are sharing with us. I have known for a long time that things are night right with yearly vaccines and stopped allowing the vets to pressure me to do so a long time ago. But there are times when I have a sense of guilt or feeling of what if I am wrong. I really appreciate your input on all of the things that go on with our pets and you always put my mind at ease that I am still on the right track using home remedies and cooking food for my dogs and cats. The recipes you have are fantastic. I have been asking my vets up front for years if they will care for my dog or cat even though I choose to not do annual vaccines or monthly flea pills etc. They have never said no, at least. I am so thankful to have found you Dr Jones.

[@edschulhof6303]

The only vaccine I was going to have for my two cats was the FVRCP. Based on your previous video. You are spot on about auto antibodies. A study by the Center for Companion Animal Studies at Colorado State University did find the FVRCP vaccine can cause CKD in cats. My two indoor cats are now a year old. They have not had any vaccines.

[@di_kid00]

Very cool! Are you still planning to vaccinate your 2 kitties later? If you are able to find vaccines not made from feline kidney cells. I have an appointment next week for my kitten… and I’m worried I might cause her to get sick from those vaccines.

[@edschulhof6303]

@@di_kid00 My cats never go outside. Rabies vaccine can cause injection site sarcoma. So no to rabies. I am going to do more research before deciding on the FVRCP. A study by the National Institute of Health, found that the FVRCP vaccine binds to the kidneys and prevents them from performing their function. This happened 13% to 41% of the time in the study. Most vaccines have added chemicals, called adjuvants. Adjuvants stimulate the immune system to respond to the vaccine. There is a strong link between adjuvants and cancer, but it is not 100%. There is a non-adjuvant rabies vaccine called Purevax. It is made by Boehringer Ingelheim, a world wide maker of pet and human pharmaceuticals. If your cat is getting a rabies vaccine, I would ask for Purevax.

[@cheezinhoweree]

Cats don't need a vaccine .you'll only hurt them if you do

[@sylviabriggs4087]

@@di_kid00 I have never vaccinated my cats and dogs they are all well, I give them real food, my oldest cat is 20 and the rest not far behind,

[@sylviabriggs4087]

@@edschulhof6303 the vax for animals is no better than the vax for us , big pharma do want well people there is no money in that , we must ask ourselves when was there an outbreak in rabies,, it’s all about money when did we see a poor vet , we are killing our pets with harmful chemicals, I have never used a vet

[@lisalindberg9980]

Years ago I asked the vets why the vaccine volume amounts for a small dog were the same as for a big dog and I was told there was no available option to get a vaccine in different mls. Has this changed? I have all toy dogs and would like to get them on a smaller dose. I have a puppy due for her rabies shortly and she is a 10lb Pom. Why should she receive the same dose as a 150lb dog? I only do puppy shots and then rabies after that because I have to. I stop rabies at 8 years, they can fine me all they want. Thank you as always for the great content!

[@nicolesellingstuff]

I would think this would be easy--just don't push the plunger all the way down on the vax--just give 1/2.

[@lakedog7313]

@@nicolesellingstuff I also ask my dad about that since I have chiweenies and she said that all dogs bodies assimilated according to their size in the same way. That's just a total BS answer to me obviously.

[@nicolesellingstuff]

@@lakedog7313 It is a BS answer. What about anesthesia? That's given according to size and weight. Why?? Because too much can cause injury or death.The same process should be applied to vx.

[@tuttib7500]

I lost my 15 YO girl to IMHA last year. She was diagnosed one month after getting her yearly vaccines plus dog flu. She had no health issues other than being elderly until then. I'm wondering if that could have caused it?

[@jackiegraham4072]

You are the most honest vet, I wish you were in Jacksonville Florida. I would pay whatever you ask to see my cats

[@chap8080]

Mine got vaxed as a pup and that’s it. The amount of dogs I’ve seen go for boosters and get sick is enough to prove to me somethings not right. My boys 12 in a few month and he’s only been sick once his whole life.

[@PoorCatPortraits]

I am just getting my cat a rabies shot 1 once a year because it's the law where I live. I worry about it, I hope it's okay.

[@former_vegetarian]

Thank you for the dog info (you almost lost me at "i even got the covid vaccine" tho) They've gotten rabies once, they don't socialize.i think we're good

[@sallys3475]

I was also surprised to hear him say he got “the jab”.

[@user-hw9vf4pl9s]

@@sallys3475 Me too : (

[@amyk87]

Yup. “Common sense” and taking the jab are mutually exclusive. Hope the doc doesn’t have any ill effects from it.

[@gusmonster59]

Why would he have lost at making a personal choice? You made yours, he made his. His choice isn't affecting you in any way.

[@launderedcotton8070]

​@@gusmonster59It's an intelligence test for considering his other advice.

[@ohsweetmystery]

If you are jabbed for covid, that is not common sense. Didn't Israel just admit that zero healthy people under the age of 50 died from covid over there? Also: A new study on Covid-19’s infection fatality rate (IFR) by age from a team led by Dr. John Ioannidis, the world’s most-cited physician, estimates that Covid’s IFR in the pre-vaccine era was under 0.1% for those under 70-even lower than previously believed. Dr. Ioannidis et. al. found that across 31 national seroprevalence studies in the pre-vaccine era, the median IFR was 0.0003% at 0-19 years, 0.003% at 20-29 years, 0.011% at 30-39 years, 0.035% at 40-49 years, 0.129% at 50-59 years, and 0.501% at 60-69 years. This comes out to 0.035% for those aged 0-59 and 0.095% for those aged 0-69.

[@miasbj]

Bang on. Was taken aback when I heard him say that. That's not sensible at all .

[@collinlovas]

Thank you for creating a video on this topic. I love watching your videos. Unfortunately, we don't live in a world where common sense prevails. I live in New York State, which mandates that the rabies vaccine MUST be administered to "label instructions." However, the label doesn't say anything about dosing, so a toy poodle must receive the same vaccine as a great dane. As you've pointed out, this can lead to adverse vaccine reactions. The other, perhaps more worrying, aspect of vaccines is the preservative used in rabies vaccines for dogs. Mercury is used as the preservative in most rabies vaccines. Of course, mercury is a heavy metal and is highly toxic. I found one vaccine manufacturer that doesn't use mercury as a preservative and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that my local veterinary hospital uses the mercury-free vaccine. I asked them to show me the lablel before they administered it (and they administer in the leg, rather than the neck, which is great). The label is Merial IMBRAB TF (TF = Thimerosal Free). The reason you don't want your pet vaccinated in the neck or shoulder is because if they develop cancer at the injection site, you can't amputate a shoulder, but you can amputate a leg. I'm sure the veterinary practice thinks I'm a lunatic, but I'd rather not have my dogs suffer chronic or terminal diseases that could have been prevented. More education is needed by regulators so that veterinarians can provide weight-appropropriate dosages of these important vaccines.

[@AwakeningEmpress]

So grateful for your research and intelligent ! Excellent video

[@JoJo_GSD]

I use nosodes for my dogs & never had any issues. If we are travelling to a new area, i tend to give a nosode s couple of weeks prior👍

[@chinookvalley]

Jo When searching online for "nosodes", of course it says they don't work. The drug companies would fold if people ever used homeopathies and saw that they are BETTER than any vaccine or Rx. Big Pharma sees it coming and they are fighting harder than ever to keep us and our animals all sick and addicted.

[@Robert-wu7sz]

Are you in the UK? If so what vet do you use. Many thanks.

[@JoJo_GSD]

@chinookvalley yes, I know..its the same with collodial silver 👍

[@JoJo_GSD]

@Robert yes in UK. There's a company that sells the nosodes. I use one which covers distemper etc Ainsworths is the company 👍

[@JoJo_GSD]

It sure is..but strangely enough, many surgical surfaces have a silver coating & professional kitchens! I love collodial silver & bee propolis 👍🐾

[@deborahlarive7711]

I have not taken my dog to get vaccines. If my dog has any health issues the vet said he has to be up to date on his vaccines in order for him to be seen. I refuse to bow to the money pit and the overdosing of my 10 year old dog.

[@dianasimplifies]

Call around someone will see your dog

[@Kim-uj3ti]

This! So many places won't see dogs who aren't "up to date on vaccines". It's hard finding a good vet sometimes

[@HeatherMcSwayde]

My 13 and a half year old dog had one set of puppy shots, he's been so healthy his whole life then last fall he ate rat poison! The emergency vet that I took him to was aware he hadn't had his shots and it was not an issue. I'm surprised to see so many comments about vets turning away dogs that don't have their shots that's scary. Anyways my dog is okay now and when they tested his organs they said they looked great for his age.

[@di_kid00]

Is there a way to get the vet to vaccinate less on a smaller dog/cat? I heard they’ll loose their license if they do that… So how can we safely get a smaller dog vaccinated?

[@joseenoel8093]

Thanks doc, now back to cats! Kidding, much love from Montreal, and remember, you're nobody until some bunny loves you! 🐇

[@zzzzzzzzzxx233]

I immunize my dog. The exact way I immunize myself.. NEVER... I HAVEN'T HAD A VACCINE SINCE 1964... I WAS IN KINDERGARTEN AND I HAVEN'T HAD ONE SINCE... MY DOGS LIVED TO THE RIPE AGE OF 18 +20 YEARS...

[@whatever9770]

My dogs are not having any more vaccines ever.

[@ssmouse77]

Wow. I am floored. Everybody should know about this. I'll be asking my vet for the titter test in about 3 weeks when I take my 2 y,o & 3 y.o dogs for the annual exam which always is vaccine time. Thank you Dr Jones.

[@isabelladavis1363]

Love you doc thanks so much for caring and sharing!

[@TessC374]

@Veterinary Secrets, Dr. Jones, For cats, are you allowed to give your opinion on the rabies vaccine? My cat is 3 years old, he got 2 of these between the age of 3 & 4 months old then another at the age of 1 and another at the age of 2, his vet was to persistent about giving him another one this year, he’s never been outside, only came in contact with 1 mouse a year ago (I didn’t know we had a mouse) he killed it didn’t eat it, after he gets these he’s not himself for at least a couple of days… I’m curious if there are or someway to know if this is needed? Not only is my cat scared of the outdoors he’s an only cat, he’s Never in contact with the deer or birds outside… if you can’t give your opinion I understand. Blessings

[@cherylmillard2067]

Thank you for including cited sources.

[@julieo4580]

My dog had reaction that caused IMHA. Her hct was 6.9% in less than 2 weeks after shots. She’s a chihuahua jack russell mix and about 20 lbs. The vet went to get one of his dogs and did emergency blood transfusion. She did hemaspike for a while but a couple months later she was low rbc again and had to get another transfusion. I found a group on Facebook that was dedicated to IMHA dog owners and they helped a lot. One actually got me in touch with a blood bank and they shipped packed red cells for a 3rd transfusion. After a lot of prednisone and cyclosporine I am happy to say my dog has been in remission for a few years now. But I was doing homemade food, milk thistle, weekly blood work etc. The vet clinic still calls her their miracle dog because she definitely beat the odds.

[@marjoriedanley6131]

Wow. Just yesterday I received a call from my Chloe’s Veterinarian office reminding me of how Chloe was due to get her annual vaccines. I told her I didn’t want to do that because Chloe is very old and, and dealing with signs of age related issues. I was somewhat surprised when she said that she didn’t blame me for not getting said vaccinations

[@loolver5209]

YES, thank you @Veterinary Secrets ! You give such thoughtful, smart ,compassionate and common sensical advice. I sure wish that every Veterinarian were a clone of YOU DR. Jones. I am ordering many of the people meds that you have recommended, to have on hand for my "Furry Face". Thank you as well for the e-book. I'll be sharing your channel and e-book with my peoples, and feasting on your past videos😊.

[@italiangirl2440]

Sadly I wouldn't be able to take my dog to the vet for regular checkups if she was not vaccinated per their recommendation 😞

[@dianasimplifies]

I quit vaccinating. If anyone wants to call me anti vaccine I'm fine with it. Doesn't bother me AT ALL. The more research you do, the more anti vax you tend to become. We don't board the dog, take him to groomers, or take him to dog parks. He's super healthy. He has terrible anxiety which made me start looking into dog vaccines.

[@tilly9749]

Same here. My dog has only had her pup vax and I wonder now if that is why she has skin issues. As for me, the last vax I've had was the hep vax which was in the 90's. If I knew then what I know now I would not have taken them. I don't identify as anti-vax, I identify as anti-BS.

[@dianasimplifies]

@@tilly9749 lol I love that anti BS part! I'm sorry about the skin issues. Have you found anything that helps? My cat that has never even had one vax developed an autoimmune anemia that almost killed her so you just never know....

[@tilly9749]

@@dianasimplifies I haven't found a solution yet, still in progress. I've tried many things that's why I have been watching Dr Jone's videos. I will get some Krill oil for her next. I have to keep a shirt on her to keep her from tearing her skin. ATM I am using black seed oil topically and it seems to help but I've thought that before then boom, not working any more.

[@animallover4101]

Great video , now find a vet that does titer testing ??? .

[@BeckyDHolistics]

Thanks, we vaccinated for rabies and waited an extra year before doing so. We paused before doing more vaccines. There have been cases of distemper in raccoons in our area, and I wasn't sure what we should do but won't vaccinate. Would you have any suggestions for natural immunity? Colloidal Silver? (Please, no random responses, I am asking the Dr. Thanks)

[@_w.t.f_]

My 5 yo baby Bella has been diagnosed with GME, a horrible fatal autoimmune disease, and I have vaccinated her for all 5 years. Little did I know. :(

[@FreakMeat74]

Try not to blame yourself. It's a very hard awakening but it will translate to everything else in your life. Going forward remember to always 'follow the money' in any industry to get to the some of the truths/expose the corruption.

[@_w.t.f_]

@@FreakMeat74 ❤️❤️

[@nerinat8371]

Glad l made this decision, thanks Doc

[@savioursoul]

The Covid jab was not a vaccine

[@johnuythoven5823]

It was so not a vaccine that the government changed the definition of a vaccine. #pureblood

[@HeatherMcSwayde]

​@@johnuythoven5823hopefully this is the beginning of people opening their eyes to the deceiving ways the government tries to control everyone. All kinds of definitions get changed on a regular basis.

[@akferren1]

My pets are not vaccinated and have superb health

[@theresa337]

What about bordatella? We had a severe outbreak at our dog park. A lot of dogs had this vaccine still got sick. Mine got sick and recovered without the vaccine. It affected my older dog worse. We don’t go to the park anymore.

[@Just_Lurking8]

Yes, I agree. But no Covid vaccine for me…

[@CandiiClark]

No covid vaccine for me either.

[@Iwuvcookies]

Hi I watch all your videos because in the future I may want to be a veterinarian post more 10 more for me please

[@karint1755]

I have had two dogs with chronic kidney disease and two dogs with cancer (one mast cell and one oral melanoma). I have been wondering if there's any link between vaccines for dogs and these and other illnesses.

[@dianasimplifies]

YES

[@lisabrooks844]

And this same common sense approach should be used when vaccinating humans as well!

[@astrologicaldesign]

I have been following your channel and cured the hotspot on my doggy. Thank you for your work and shed the light on the industry. Please keep going with the fantastic work you do for our furry kids, xoxoxo

[@nicolesellingstuff]

Dr. Jones, can you do a follow-up video regarding vax detox for cats? It's been recommended to see if non-adjuvanted vaccines (vax without heavy metals) are available from vet. What do you think about doing vax detox with homeopathy Lyssin 30C for those who can't get heavy metal free vax?

[@puggirl415]

I'm interested in this too. I wonder if the Whole Dog Journal has anything about it.

[@wendywilliams9893]

Excellent information and advice as always. Thanks again

[@lisarussell8874]

I got my sweet, very b affectionate kitty vaccinated only because he is going to take part in a program where he goes out to facilities and schools to spread love. He came home and didn't want me to touch him, cried when i did, hid, and was miserable for 2 days. Thank God he recovered. Never again!!!

[@josie4peace]

😢💕

[@mfrmll3786]

This is FRIGHTENING!!!!!!!!!

[@somebodyyoudontknow3980]

The person I got my puppy from is very anti-vax. And though I am not against vaccines myself I did do my research and with my puppy being a tiny yorkie (I'm used to big dogs though) it terrified me. I decided to not vaccinate and replace with nosodes. I decided as he was about 12 weeks old when I got him and was around 5 other dogs (3 of which were totally unvaccinated, with the oldest 2 no longer having boosters), without catching parvo, it actually felt more risky to vaccinate

[@johnsims9003]

I wish I could find more docs like you. I have a vet now in Tx but she keeps talking about retirement 😢

[@dianasimplifies]

Mine is retirement age too ugh

[@champagnemls]

17 years ago we kept 5 of the cocker spaniels from the same litter.Unfortunately, the mother dog was of my sister , not spayed and got pregnant. OUr mother dog Maya was about to die because a baby was stuck in the womb canal. She got operated and could not feed her babies.Stitches she had .So, me was taking care of 6 puppies ( one of them we gave away and kept 5) ,sleepless nights, all of them crying at different hours, it was crazy. One of them , Lovely he was also premature. I had to give special attention to him. They all got vaccinated at the same day, by the same vet . They had their puppy vaccines, 2 dhpLL with 3 weeks of interval, bronchitis , corona ( once upon a time corona vaccine was suggested opposed to today) and finally rabies. Guess what ? Just before the 2nd year vaccination, Lovely got parvo not sure but also distemper I assume ( he was around a year old) and deceased. THis was a very big lesson for me. Althought dogs are vaccinated, they may not be fully protected against diseases. I know that with KC because there are so many strains and bronchitis vaccine do not fully cover all. Lovely, was staying for a while with my mum while I was abroad and I believe he most probably went around dogs who were not fully vaccinated ( many street dogs in Turkey) and since he did not have enough antibodies , he got sick opposed to our quartet which were fully healthy. I do still not know what went wrong but obviously he did not develop enough antibodies.They were all born with a disadvantage because apart 2 days they could not get mother milk but instead the powder milk we gave in syringes. And Lovely was the weekest. .. Tonight, it is their birthday. They would be all 17 years old today. By the way, one of the rescue GRs I have developed rabies allergy. He lost hair , had a temporary paralysis. Now, all going back to normal.Since he is destined to fly abroad to US, he shall be periodically vaccinated. But still, it is a mandatory vaccine and impossible to get permission to not vaccinate our dogs against rabies although they may have an underlying issue...

[@susanrodriguez5362]

My vet just retired and he is of old school. He told me since my cat is healthy and a housecat he didnt need to be vaccinated. He is conservative in doing his treatment and never charge exhorbitant fees. My cat is now 14 yrs old. Just suffered URI and I treated him myself w/ natural antibiotic I bought from Amazon. He is now ok. Thank God I didnt have to go to the vet and spend hundreds of $$ and blood works etc.

[@lookn4lions2]

Another great informative video! Thanks Dr. Jones!

[@susanforte7034]

I have a 10-year-old flat coated retriever (Tullah!). We live in rural CT on a heavily wooded lot, with deer and other wildlife. Tullah is quite arthritic, and her daily routine includes a few short walks on a leash around our own property. She literally never sees another dog and is never outdoors off-leash or by herself. I can't afford expensive titer testing. What vaccines are still appropriate for her? That is, what diseases is she likely to be exposed to and therefore needs protection from? The state requires rabies vaccination every 3 years.

[@dianasimplifies]

Give the dog some organic chicken bone broth every day for the arthritis. I don't give any vaccines anymore...your dog should be covered

[@theresa337]

What are the risks or comparisons of one year rabies and three year. Also can risks of flea collars. I am certain it was the cause of both of my dogs having seizures. Taking away a specific brand of flea collar and using organics the seizures are gone.

[@puggirl415]

My first dog had adverse reaction to the puppy boosters. She started swelling on the way home and rubbing her face all over the furniture. I freaked out when saw her eyes swollen shut. Had to race back to the vet and they gave her benedryl. Luckily they were a holistic vet and she got titer tests after that. My current dog has had the shots given by her rescue and I am careful about giving her more since she is only 12 lbs. I'm moving to Vietnam soon and they require rabies vaxx every year! I'm waiting as long as I can before vaccinating her again until just before we leave. I'm hoping I can find a solution before she has to be vaccinated again in a year.

[@dianasimplifies]

Will they allow titer test in Vietnam?

[@puggirl415]

@@dianasimplifies We don't know yet. Some specific things end up being hard to find solid answers for about rules and laws in other countries.

[@seamcheck11]

Good recommendations. Thank you!

[@cathygauronski5354]

TY for this info Doc. Do you have concerns about these traditional vaccines being converted to mRNA vaccines. I’ve been hearing that they will be making them for our pets in the near future

[@dianeweston2589]

I think the rabies vaccines has been Mrna for a while now.

[@donnajohnson9324]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us ❤

[@lakedog7313]

Common sense yes, I asked my vet for a titer test and she said she would not do one because there was no way for her to tell from the test how many anti bodies were needed to protect my dogs.

[@edschulhof6303]

Find a new vet. LOL

[@lakedog7313]

@@edschulhof6303 I have found a new vet.

[@edschulhof6303]

@@lakedog7313 That is great to hear. And even better for your dogs!

[@Gracie-777]

@@lakedog7313 good move. if a vet is pushing the shots too hard, and not giving enough info on the potential side-fx, time to consider alternatives. they rarely disclose the ingredients and many are known to cause auto-immune dis0rders

[@HannahMelamed]

Our oldest cat lived to 26 years old and all my relatives' cats lived more than 23 years old and I currently have a very healthy 15 years old indoor cat. We never vaccinate our cats and we keep them intact and we feed homemade high protein low carb food and we only use natural herbal remedies. God create healthy perfect animals and humans keep putting toxins in the animals and they wonder why do they get sick.

[@josie4peace]

Do you mean you've kept your male cats "intact"? If so, how do you handle their ammonia-smelling pee in the litter box?

[@lizbotica2965]

No c-jab for me. I mean, "but what's it made of"? If some of those animal shots are doing those undesirable things......? Just think since ivermectin works so wonderfully against viruses, why not give it against other viruses, you never know it might be safe and effective?

[@monnablack7263]

I will do this..once I get another pet.. and with fresh foods.. and so much more. one question. sometimes we vaccine..even oursleves.. and then get info on that "shot" and realize.. we should NOT have got that vaccine.. so?? now question? would you have got the covid 19 vaccine .. if you knw now more info.. ? thanks for your videos.

[@joseenoel8093]

My cat Dudley, quite ancient but healthy, developed a cyst on his cheek, vet who came to the house said, cancer and Dudley was put to sleep, well he was quite large and built, didn't she need to return and give him an extra dose, oh boy, I did get to keep him a little bit longer though, all ok, I got to tease him there he was being a usual pain until the very end. 💋

[@johnuythoven5823]

What version of the fvrcp vaccine isn’t grown on feline kidney cell cultures?

[@onepalproductions]

You took a vaccine for a coronavirus? How is it possible to vaccinate against one of those, pray tell?

[@dostagirl9551]

I had a senior dog (18) that wasn’t around other animals and rarely left the house and asked that my vet not vaccinate it. They did it anyways and said it was an “error in communication.” He developed AIHA shortly after and died. I believe in vaccines, but I also believe that we overvaccinate our animals and most vets go along with pushing this narrative for money. I don’t vaccinate for everything. After the initial puppy vaccines, I space subsequent ones out over five years and even then I don’t opt for them all but decide based on my dogs’ lifestyle and exposure to possible contaminants.

[@franny5295]

My dog broke out in lumps that turned into tumors. I gave him 3 sets of puppy shots and stopped. Because his testicle didn't descend I had to have him neutered which may have put him at risk but within a few months of him getting all those shots to have the surgery he was riddled with cancer. If I get another dog I'm not vaccinating again. I feel like I killed my dog trying to save him.

[@dianasimplifies]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@jude7321]

I'm so sorry Franny, It's not your fault. God bless and guard you all the days of your life. Jude, from Kentucky ✝️🐴🌿❣️🇺🇸

[@1776Spirit]

This info is specifically about Puppys? So what about older dogs? Like 7 year old Chihuahuas rescued and that got vaccines from a humane society and then my first year of having her she got another vaccine or booster? My two little dogs are always outside supervised and they are mostly indoor dogs. I can get vaccines from Tractor Supply and give them myself. Im not in a hurry though and would appreciate info particular to 6+ years for small dogs? I wouldn't adopt a puppy because there are so many older dogs that need homes. I want to give them a break from vaccines as long as possible.

[@adorablecats9891]

Thank you so very much; this is such a helpful information.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Got a cat vacc'd 20 years ago, and his back leg wasted after it. Vet said it was impossible, I was making it up. [smh]

[@user-ol8ys5pn6c]

So glad your discussing this! They are dangerous

[@grammamarth6681]

What about heartworm preventative and flea/tick treatments?

[@TMM716]

My giant breed pet was waxxinated and lost control of her legs for 4 days. I understand they serve a purpose but no more waxxines for us ( I say wax because KZbin won't let me write the word with a V... Land of the free right 😂)

[@franreid8203]

Thanks doc, my pups second vacc today then no more.

[@dallen4425]

Thank you Doctor ❤

[@PinkFlowers365]

interesting ty

[@kobenoah1]

What about rattlesnake vacillation. Been doing it yearly.

[@bakaichigo]

My boy Bran had JUST gotten his 3 year vaccine shots for rabies and such, as well as a couple other annual ones, maybe a week or two before his sudden health downturn... Around 5 weeks later, he had passed of spleen cancer, after suddenly having arthritis onset in his hips. He pretty much maybe within 48 hours of getting the vaccine was having issues standing. We took him to the vets ASAP and they inspected him and did some blood tests and found that he had early stages arthritis and maybe a compressed disc in early stages, cleared him for use of the meds for the pains and inflammation, and said he seemed otherwise healthy. And then he died, really suddenly, and we didn't even know to take him in because we just thought it was his arthritis pains flaring up. He WAS, after all, an older dog... But before that vaccine he had seemed so very very healthy, having fought off not only an infection in the mouth but then also healing spectacularly from the resulting necessary surgery. We did so much to ensure he was the healthiest we could help him be, and the vets never seemed to be doing anything wrong, but still I keep wracking my brain because it still feels like I failed him some how. It may not have stopped the eventuality of the cancer happening one day, but knowing this stuff and employing the judicious application of the shots and spreading them out so as to not overtax his system really does feel like "the thing" I was looking for that I could have done better. I think I could have given him a bit more time and maybe a less painful and surprising passing, if I had known how much of an effect the shots can have on the animal's system. I wish they would explain any of this when you go in for shots. I wish they would tell you "if you are able to do so, its best to break these vaccines up over a few months so they don't get them all at once, as it reduces the risks of adverse reactions". I know that can add up fast for people's financial situation, but if they were a bit more clear on the risks, maybe people could plan ahead for the need to do multiple trips.. I'm not upset with anyone, just sad that perhaps I could have given us more time with him and him an easier time leaving us. Thank you, I'll be paying much closer attention to how we handle the shots from now on. :(

[@organicintelligence3137]

ThankYOU DocStar🙏🏻🤩❤️‍🔥

[@mfrmll3786]

Too many adverse events deaths permanently injuring our beloved animals!!!

[@dianasimplifies]

Not to mention what vaccines do to people