Granny's gone and done it again

[h2oratt]

Granny I'm sorry that you're experiencing so many drawbacks with the dogs/puppies you've been trying to get for Robert.

I mostly just sit here and read, I do have a question though. Why is it that in a lot of people's minds, there seems to be a necessity to give a dog medication for every little thing that seems to be off with them.

We very seldom, emphasis on very and seldom, need to use meds at all. Is it a cultural mindset, regional, traditional?
Just because people need medications for every little thing doesn't mean dogs do.

It seems pretty obvious to me the puppy got sick from the shots and medications. I'm a practical kinda fella and have never had the experience of a puppy having so many issues. Along with being practical we also tend to avoid all shots that are not lawfully neccessary. I certainly consider myself a responsible pet owner, responsible also meaning that I do my research before I allow just any shot to be injected unto my pups/pets. I don't blindly trust the veterinarian, they have been schooled to believe whatever the medication producers want them to believe. A responsible veterinarian will also do research and will only use medications that won't make problems worse. Our pets are happy and healthy, their coats are shiny and slick and their bodies are in great condition.

With all of what I just wrote here, we do keep a number of more natural type of health helps on hand and do use them on occasion. If any of those seem to cause a negative reaction for that specific animal we note it and don't use it again. For instance, we use a type of garlic powder specifically made for dogs in our dog food as a deterrent against ticks. It helps but usually is only about 95% effective. A healthy dog's body will be able fight off a menagerie of things against it. We are very much for healthy pets, health being of utmost importance for all of our animals. To us, good health also means as few medications as possible.

If I had to keep up with all the suggested stuff that seems to be popular as a pet owner I wonder if I would even want to keep a pet.

Are you saying you would not vaccinate a puppy for distemper and parvo?

 

[troyer]

Along with being practical we also tend to avoid all shots that are not lawfully neccessary.

Are you saying you would not vaccinate a puppy for distemper and parvo?

What Dog Vaccines are Required by Law in Michigan?​

Any dog over 12 weeks of age in Michigan must receive a rabies vaccine. This vaccine must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Every dog is required to have a second inoculation within one year of the first.

 

[h2oratt]

What Dog Vaccines are Required by Law in Michigan?​

Any dog over 12 weeks of age in Michigan must receive a rabies vaccine. This vaccine must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Every dog is required to have a second inoculation within one year of the first.

Well I have had a puppy die of parvo. I only do distemper parvo puppy shots.

I agree the vets are always trying to up sale lots of things.
But I do give my pups parvo distemper.

 

[troyer]

Well I have had a puppy die of parvo. I only do distemper parvo puppy shots.

I agree the vets are always trying to up sale lots of things.
But I do give my pups parvo distemper.

I can't find the article of a study that was done concerning parvo, but they found that parvo is being kept alive through vaccines. The parvo vaccines are what is keeping parvo alive and in the study it was found that it was intentional in order to keep the manufacturer in business. It was also found that there are cases where the dog contracted parvo from the vaccine and became a carrier for life in spite of studies that claimed otherwise.
Be that what it may, I still insist on doing research before pumping our pets full of vaccines and medications.

 

[prostar]

I think parvo has hot spots too. Down here…I’ve known dogs that have had parvo. It’s a very real thing here.

Up north? Not so much.

granny where did you get her? A rescue? Private sale? If it’s a rescue they may have resources to help you with vet expenses or something.

Anything with bones might be good. Oxtails, beef bones, etc add some water and low simmer (or if you have a crockpot….use that)

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Well, I dont think I can join into this convo except to say the pup was sick before the vets.I also had one with parvo and he spent some days in the hospital but pulled thru .

 

[troyer]

Wekk, I dont think I can join into this convo except to say the pup was sick before the vets.I also had one with parvo and he spent some days in the hospital but pulled thru .

Maybe I've just gotten lucky and never have had any major issues.
Did the puppy look sick before you got it?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

and for the good news. After 2xs of being fed my bone broth the pup has turned the corner. At least she seems to. She ate about a teaspoon of canned cat food and stole Toms sandwich. Half of it anyway!! Her tail is wagging for the first time in 5 days. Im so happy.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Maybe I've just gotten lucky and never have had any major issues.
Did the puppy look sick before you got it?

she looked tired. They said she had a long ride to get rhere.

 

[prostar]

Not saying it’s parvo honestly yall. I don’t have my armchair veterinary doctorate…
If she was sick before the vets….how many days has it been now?