Pet owners are looking for traditional ‘common sense’ practices with more natural solutions for their pet’s care & treatment.
The basis is to use simple ‘common sense’ solutions and protocols that are effective and will keep pets healthy and minimize the unnecessary risk of hurting pets.
Connecting pet owners that are seeking to utilize a gentle approach of minimizing risk of injury to the pet while still providing excellent care. Basic Tips.
- READ & RESEARCH before giving to your pet and be knowledgeable before going to see your pet care provider.
- Test before you Treat ‘best efforts’ to target the correct solution the first time.
- Topical Solutions for Topical Issues.
- Natural Products are effective for Anti-Inflammation, Anti-Itch and Immune Support.
- No harmful products known to be associated with the elevated potential of causing severe adverse reactions, such as but not limited to; seizures, ataxia, death.
- Support Immune System thru Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals and other Natural products.
- Titer Antibody Testing ‘Core Vaccines’ is responsible. Knowing the quantitative immunity basis numbers before making decisions to vaccinate is fair and responsible.
- Vaccines – Read and Research each vaccine.
- Vaccines come in different levels of Quality (you can ask about TF Thimerosal Free) make sure to get the most up to date and a good quality vaccine.
- “Vaccination is a procedure that has risks and benefits that must be weighed for every pet relative to his lifestyle and health”. Source ASPCA
- If your pet is fragile, old, has had previous vaccine reactions, going thru cancer or auto immune illness or other illnesses discuss with your veterinarian risk and options.
- Spread vaccines out so your pet’s immune system can adjust to each one properly.
- Vaccinate at the safest frequency for your pet, that might be Three (3) Year Duration on Core Vaccines, read & research what is best to discuss with your veterinarian.
- Supporting companies, retailers and other pet care service providers that promote more gentle or natural products and services may help keep your pet healthy as well. There are other alternatives to animal testing. Support Anti-Cruelty when you can.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Animal Welfare, Testing and Research of FDA-Regulated Products | FDA
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This content is for informational purposes only and are not meant to diagnose, treat, or replace consulting with your primary veterinarian or pet care professional.
