You are one of the few honest and trustworthy veterinarians out there. I know you have to make a living too, but the fact that you're willing to share these details says a lot about you. God bless you!
I'm really looking forward to medical doctors taking this type of approach. It's starting to happen. With the transparency around Pharma, vaccinations and what was covid-19, now is that time. If (pharmaceutically trained) doctors and traditional veterinarians want to stay up to speed they need to be looking to upgrade their education with less invasive less addictive and more natural approaches. Also there ate lots of new innovative natural approaches that will be available in the near future.
I was a Vet Tech for many years in the state of California, it's sad to see how Veterinary medicine has changed from caring for animal to taking advantage of pet owners and not doing even what is necessary for the health of an animals, now they tell give the highest estimate to that person just because they see them driving a nice luxury car or have a nice watch and for the people that don't have money they still overpriced all the lab work and medication to the point that lots of people opt to euthanize their fur babies. As a vet tech it's so demoralizing to see all this injustice and no one does anything about it. I always did my best to help people by giving them numbers and addresses of clinics that are not so pricey
i was a poor student, and had adopted an outdoor homeless cat. One day my now indoor/outdoor cat was limping around my feet and acting really skiddish, but eating and drinking fine. i thought maybe someone in the apartment building had kicked her hard or something. After a day i decided to take her to the vet, where she jumped down from the exam table a couple of times as she tried to escape the inspection. Finally the vet handled her and she didn't meow or give any signs of pain but the vet said she needed to sedate the cat, shave the area, and xray her to "know" if her hind leg was broken! This was going to cost $450. i straight up said "no, she just jumped a meter to the floor a couple of times, and allowed you to handle her legs. She's eating/drinking/pooping just fine. How is it that you would even think it might be broken?" the vet was really annoyed with me and treated me like an irresponsible parent. i left with my $45 office visit charge, only to find out a few days later that she had been bitten and the leg got infected and the scab came off and puss oozed all down her leg! How did that vet not even find the puncture wound!! ?? I put her in the sink to wash her leg off and it was really hot, and i just put pressure on the leg and it all oozed out, i shaved it so i could keep my eye on it healing process and everything turned out ok.
And yet another testimony of a corrupt veterinarian!!! How many times do we need, as genuine lovers of animals, to hear the ad nauseum stories of corrupt veterinarians before we band together and report their corrupt asses to a higher authority who will hopefully put an end to the abuse by vets????? Lets all educate ourselves on basic animal husbandry and stop relying on these lying, cheating vets who's only wish in the world is to become rich, at any cost, even to the suffering and death of out furry friends?????!!!!!
I've worked in cat rescue for 15 years now. Some time back, I had a cat who was lethargic and losing weight, couldn't get into regular vet right away, so went to new vet's office. Big, nice vet's office with 4 partner vets. In exam room and vet tech comes in, and without even looking into carrier to see my cat, starts asking about symptoms. Tell her and she immediately says cat needs blood work AND xrays to see if there's a blockage in intestines or whatever. I say okay, tech leaves with my cat in carrier and goes into back. I thnk for a second, follow her, and come into a room with a lot of vets, techs, and animals. I see my vet tech talking to a vet. My cat is STILL in the carrier and hasn't been looked at. I got angry, said no one had even EXAMINED my cat yet (that I could even have a dead cat in my carrier and they wouldn't know) and said I was taking my cat and leaving. One of vet partners came over, obviously unhappy with me, and said he would first examine my cat before any tests. I was there and cat not well, so I agreed. He sent me back to exam room. A couple of minutes later, he came in and said the cat was CONSTIPATED. That's all. NO TESTS were needed to tell that. If a vet had just EXAMINED the cat first, we would not even have had to discuss testing. Never went back there. Disgusted that what they obviously did is first send in a vet tech to SELL testing before cat is even examined. What a total rip-off of a place. Bottom line I guess: NEVER agree to any testing until the vet examines your cat IN YOUR PRESENCE. That is ALSO something I had a problem with. Your pet should never be taken into another room for an "exam". You should get to OBSERVE the exam and the vet should be discussing their findings as they're doing it. And, without observing the exam, how do you know the vet looked in the mouth, checked the ears, etc?
When my daughter's Chihuahua was a puppy the dog stopped eating one day, and on second day of not eating my daughter took her to the vet to find out what was wrong. That veterinarian did examine the dog, and still told her the only way to determine the problem was to do $300 worth of tests, which of course she could not afford to have done. My brother ended up giving her the money to have the tests done on her dog, and when it was all over this is what the vet told her was the problem: Like your cat, my daughter's dog was constipated! $300 to find out the dog was constipated!
Let me be the devils advocate here, the protocol is too do bloodwork and x-rays to start that would be after the Dr sees the patient and doesn’t fine anything obvious, some Dr do see patients in the MTR ( main treatment room) if they have another critical patient, that’s why you would not get too see the doctor. Sometimes the MTR is full of critical patients and the Drs and Vet techs need to be there.
I second, 3rd, 4th etc that emotion. Dr Jones, I have been watching your channel since 2018, I don't rely in anyone else, only your advice. The reason for that, is your recommendations have literally saved my pets. For example, my dog Maleck, escaped ended up @ the Kennel, he had kennel Cough, your Natural herb medicine slippery elm, raw organic Honey & organic green tea cured and saved him, plus my dog Gwenavyr and cat Whackamo who also got kennel Cough. Thank you, I can not afford a vet.
I am an aunt to my favorite dog who became violently ill & diabetic overnight apparently. The mom (who is on fixed disability income) has him on a plan that I feel is too expensive but she needs to budget the expense. So her dogs see the vet quite often (even before the illness) Vetsulin would have cost her another $125 a month & her budget was already maxed out. No one in the vet office even suggested any other option other than putting him down. I did lots of research & found that human insulin works. We had a lot of opposition at first to helping calibrate the non vetsulin dosage. An equal amount (strength not volume) of the nearly $50 bottle of vetsulin cost $10 at Walmart for Relion Novolin N ($25 bottle for 10ml 100iu/ml) He even seems to be doing better on the human insulin that the vetsulin & it's been year & a half since switch.
Unfortunately with diabetes there’s so much more expenses than just the insulin. That’s the least of it. There’s also glucose check strips, constant vet visits for glucose curves etc. as well as treating any side issues that arise like infections.
My elderly Husky got diabetes from Prednisone given to her for supposed arthritis. She was not diabetic before the shot, and that was proven with blood tests she had the same day. Vets have done nothing, but try to take advantage of her situation to milk me for all she is worth. I have family members with diabetes, and am familiar with the treatment. I get insulin from Walmart as well. I bought an alpha trak meter, and do my own glucose curves, which are more accurate because there is not the stress of an office visit.
Tricia P could those steroid shots cause diabetes? My Maltese got them too a couple of times, but spread apart. Damn it’s hard to know if the vet is helping or something hurting your pet. Ugh that makes me angry!! Do you get your glucose strips off amazon? They’re so expensive
My dog had all of her blood work done the day she had the steroid shot for her back legs. Her blood work showed she had normal blood glucose levels, as she had on previous visits. After the shot, she got violently ill. I thought she was going to die. She started to pant non stop, severe diarrhea with blood for days, and couldn't eat. When I took her back to the vet two days later, her blood glucose was very high. I get my glucose strips on Amazon, as they are very expensive.
I love my vet. He's done extra tests (even xrays) at no cost to me. Drop the dog off, discuss sypmtoms and they mention what they think it is and what tests need to be done. I leave, come back when they call. Sometimes (not super often) they found no issues in what they thought, so they do extra tests and find the issue. My vet could really take advantage of me if they want to. I always tell them that what ever tests they need to do, I'll cover it as long as my dogs can feel better. If you live in lancaster or palmdale CA, I highly reccomend Boulevard Vet. Such a gem we found while shopping around and asking alot of the same questions in this video. There are caring vets out there!
I just started to follow you and I appreciate your views. It definitely has become very expensive to have a pet, almost to the point where people are either forced to not have one, not to adopt, or to euthanize. I feel the veterinary community are contributing to the many pets who are euthanized because people realize how much it is going to cost them to take care of a pet and don’t adopt. Could go deeper but wanting to keep it simple. Thanks.
Absolutely true.. I've fostered dogs for years and had cats... It's really really hard now I'm literally disgusted.. My daughter was a very tech ( she has a bachelor's degree in animal husbandry) and the vet She worked for last was a flake and wouldn't show up for work... She was euthanizing animals that she shouldn't have had to do!!!
Such a breath of fresh air. I've been saying all this for years but it's great to see a pro vet go public on what many of us already new. Especially those of us with lots of animals.
My vet has become a big business office and so I shopped and found a better fit for what I'm able to pay. This new veterinarian has a sliding scale. I've stopped vaccinating my pets a long time ago - boy what a racket they are!! Thank you for talking about vaccinating👍 I am becoming EMPOWERED ... love your channel❣🐾 Thank you 🤗
Wow, this was so helpful. It can be so stressful when your best friend is sick and the expense you're worried about as it is; for them to take advantage of that or add on to that stress is really quite cruel.
I raise Australian Shepherds. My old vet retired and sold the practice. I took one of my females and her 8 pups to get an 8-week wellness checkup before they went to their new homes. I de-worm and vaccinate all of my dogs and puppies myself and only go to the vet for a yearly a heart worm check, or if there is an illness or injury which is very rare. The new vet inspected the pups skin, ears, paws, teeth and gums, but when I told him they didn't need worming or vaccines and that I took care of that myself, he was so pissed he just announced "We're done here!", turned around and walked out of the exam room, and had the front desk charge me 9 separate office visits for all 9 dogs, $32 X 9 = $288, even though he saw them all at the same time and the whole thing took less than 5 minutes. I knew the woman at the front desk from the previous vet and asked if this was normal with this new vet. She quietly told me it wasn't and he was mad about not being able to collect for worming and vaccines. She also informed me that he instructed her to inform me that he would be dropping me as a client. I wrote out a check for $100, handed it to her, and asked her to inform him he wasn't getting another penny from me because he didn't earn it. I found another vet who is great and not upset that I vaccinate my own dogs.
You are an honorable person to be willing to share the information you do. I am sure there are other vets who are not pleased with your pro-pet-owner approach. I have felt in the last 5 years that vet care and medications have become so expensive that I can no longer afford to have a pet. It feels as though soon only the very well-to-do who will have that privilege. I did want to make a comment about Emergency Pet Hospitals though. There are some very unethical ones that take advantage of distraught pet owners (elderly ones in particular I think) by recommending unnecessary tests and treatment. I took my dog in to be watched overnight since my vet does not provide overnight emergency care. She would be there from 5:30pm until 8:00am when I would take her back to my regular vet. The tech brought in the estimate along with a list of recommended tests that included a urinalysis and a cbc! I asked how a test for red blood cells would help my dog in the short time she would be there for observation. She said it was just nice to know what it was! It breaks my heart to think of the upset pet owners being financial milked this way when they are already paying around $400 just for the basic ER care. Is there some way to report unethical providers like this one?
We have an Emergency Vet clinic run by FSU. A College that teaches students To be vets. They are the Only ones open on weekends and nights. ( Florida State University ) To walk in the door is $125..00. Nothing looked at. Just to. Walk in. Then it's $300 for blood work. Which Must be done . , Then add X-rays $400. . Needless to say. Before you leave, You better have $1000.00 on you. And these are Students. Not yet tecks or vets. I have waited until Monday a time or two. Who can afford a thousand dollars ? Not me. And yet the waiting room is full.l Taking advantage of an owner who is helpless in an Emergency is nothing less than Unethical. 💯💯💯☢️☢️ Regards Brenda K. Central Florida
I left my last veterinarian because her vet tech tried to up sell me after every appointment. My current veterinarian is very reasonable with pricing and there is no upselling. I realize this is a business just like healthcare is a business. I've never been approached at the end of the visit with the pricing list/menu as I have been many times before at my other vet. My current vet/ owner of this practice is not money hungry and his practice is full. I think a lot of veterinarians should follow that business ethic.
Wait, they don’t show you any bill? What is hard for people to understand, I think, is that you have an animal. At some point the animal is going to need treatment that they may not be able to ‘fix.’ But you think that because you have them at a vet, it will be. And that the vet is just taking you for a ride when they can’t. If they take tests, and find something is not right, why do they not offer to put in a feeding tube? That is one procedure I never hear about, yet is very necessary as I understand.
Dr. Jones, Thank you for shifting your career in order to both 1)maintain the highest level of integrity, and 2) to genuinely help everyday people who love animals like you do.
Always talk to your neighbours and ask them about their experiences with their pets, where do they go, how satisfied were they, the costs, the attention given, the staff, everything; especially if you're new to that neighbourhood. Good luck!
Dr.jones I am so glad I found you..my vet for the last 35 yrs. Passed away tragically, & the young vet That took over his practice is all about the money..it is sad. Dr.Curt Barnette was like you..pet first..pet parent 2nd..$$last.
My vet actually was embarrased when i asked for the paper prescription. I told him how the pet pharmacy distributes their meds for 50 per cent less. He actually turned red and stuttered a bit and said "sure' 😂 I use a different vet because they were soaking me. Lost business for 3 dogs because of greed.
I have a 5 year old male, red nose Pitbull name Big Boss and I'll be getting another pit puppy very soon. Dr. Jones I'm very thankful that you took time out to make this channel for us, making us more knowledgeable on how to keep our pets well/healthy and how to treat them when they get sick. You doing this is saving us on budgets and fixed incomes a lot of money by not always having to take our pets to the vet for basic thing.
What a good person you are. Thank you so much for sharing your advice with us again! This is exactly what I'd expect a vet to be like. Reasonable and honest.
I work at a clinic and I can say yes, it's super important to ask questions and be up front with your financial situation so we can work around it while providing the most quality care we can for your pet. You wont be judged
Thank you Dr. Jones. A few months ago I was telling my vet that I was really short on money but needed to get my dogs skin condition cleared up. She finally after all these years said she could give me a prescription for the medications. I took them to Walmart and the prices I paid with Walmart in combo with GoodRX I paid less than a quarter of what the vet was going to charge me.
anastasia46 ikr. I thought my cat was super sick because she wasn’t eating and laying around turns out she was just constipated and all I had to do was buy a $5 container of Miralax. It worked too
I spent over 500$ years ago, after Smudge of Fudge started wasting away. The vet gave me a 20minute lecture against "natural remedies" . New high priced food, No improvement, bloodwork-negative, x-rays- negative "so what's wrong with him?" "We don't know...That will be 500$" So, distraught, I went to the repetible herbal store & spoke with a young worker there. "Sounds like your kitty may need some Tinkle Tonic". Within 3 days, he was better. The price? 11dollars & 25cents! Vet care is important, but be sure to do your research.
Sometimes the Humane Society has a reduced price veterinarian clinic for those with low income. The Humane Society also has regular shots/deworming etc. clinics here on Fridays . In my area there is a veterinarian who travels around and he only charges for the medication. Often if you have a pet that has an issue you have dealt with before you can call the veterinarian and they will just sell you the medication. In my case I had a pekingese who scratched her eye every 2 months or so and the vet finally just sold me eye medication for 5.00 every time I called and told them who it was for.
I was told about vaccinations by a kennel vet in the 70.s & have saved myself a fortune with my all dogs living beyond life expectation This vets love for animals is heart warming He makes the world a better place
I was recently charged 452.00. it was a complete surprise. I was shocked. He had fluid retention and she put him on Prednisone. Nothing to tell me why he had this and only he didn't have any issues she could see from All The Tests. Once she said he needed leg surgery on his back leg, but soon a huge boil popped on his behind and he never limped again. I don't think I can afford this and not many pple can. She said his teeth were great. He's never had his teeth cleaned either. I was so upset when I left that office but I was more worried about my dog. He is getting better.
I bought a puppy and I'm not sure whose life was changed more, mine or hers. I love my pup so much I want to do everything I can to be proactive in her physical, emotional, and mental health. Positive reinforcement ONLY with her. I plan on tip #5, but like the others too. So far Samantha's cost was nothing compared to all the rest! This is a big responsibility!
God bless you, you're one of the good ones. When it comes to pets, it's all emotional, and they see you coming and going. Me and my cat thank you so much for all you do.
I have a vet with very conservative pricing and even will allow me to make arrangements if an illness or accident happens that costs more then I can afford at one time. However, even given that just watching this channel and reading the information I get from you has saved me quite a bit of money doing things at home that I normally would have taken the pet to an ER vet in the middle of the night. Sometimes my pet still needed to be seen but I was able to stabilize them so the problem could wait for the vet in the morning (broken claw and a limp are two that come to mind immediately). Also changing my pets diet and following many of your recommendations, and using over the counter suppliments has made a big difference in their health. I really appreciate this channel
Very timely to have gotten this in my suggested videos. Just got a card from a vet I saw only once saying my cat is due for a senior checkup, dental check and something else I don't recall. This 9 year old cat is super healthy and there is no way I would take that bait. I have been refusing all vaccines but rabies for several years after reading articles about pets being over-vaccinated. Thank you for contributing to educating pet owners.
I’m so thankful for finding you. The quality vets here in California are few and far between because corporations are taking them over. If anyone has any good vet recommendations in central California, please let me know.
wwjudasdo : That's a lot of medical school to go through for a "raquet" that doesn't reimburse particularly well. Compare human medical bills without health insurance.
Not that my pets needed them, but I never knew you could take scripts for pets to pharmacies. Learn something new every day. I have 3 cats and it gets expensive for yearly shots. My neighbor told me she never gets yearly shots for hers. Mine are also indoor cats. Talk about expensive, one of my cats had a UTI that cost me $2,100! Then I was told to only feed Science Diet which was $28 for a 3lb bag. I did purchase the SD, but have since went to Wal Mart and got Pro Plan for urinary care. $25 for a 16lb bag. My boxer/pit has bad breath. I wrote to you about this and you had a video for me to watch. I do brush his teeth, and the last time I used a little baking soda, I use this on my teeth too. I noticed his breath wasn't as bad. Is it ok to use baking soda occasionally? Thank you in advance. I love your videos Doc!
Thanks! I enjoyed watching "Pet Fooled" Documentary an investigative film into the inner workings of the industry. Its important not to get over-charged at the vet and to avoid the vet by using a natural biological diet.
Sometimes they wont tell you the price. I take my cats to a low cost vet. They have a cat vet there and they also do surgery. They are really good and gentle with the pets.
I love Dr Jones, he's such a caring veterinarian and I think its so sad what the veterinarian BUSINESS has come to. Its so expensive to own a pet and especially one in their later years with health conditions. I have spent over 5,000 on my Furbaby in the last year easy. Not to mention special foods ( that he will never eat) and medication. That after the 1st time I get it at chewy or a pharmacy for at least half or one forth. I love my veterinarian's skills, they really have taken great care of my dog who's 13 with heart issues and gastritis, now just found out beginning stages of Kidney disease 😢 I can't spend anymore money. I'm out of work for my own health reasons and it just sucks the way the medical industry, for both humans and animals has become all about the money Thank God for Dr Jones 🙏 I pray God blesses him
Thank you so much for this! I just found your channel today and I'm so grateful for all the knowledge! If you haven't done a vide o yet on natural healing of congestive heart failure would you please? My vet has her on enalpril and lasix but I want to try whatever I can for her....my income is cut in half for the next 3 months at least and I'm really scared because she seems to be losing energy.....I can't lose her..
You have been an enormous help to us. The cyst video saved us. I got DMSO yesterday from farm store. I am thinking of seeing a holistic vet down the street from my regular vet. Thank you so much for helping us.
Regarding vaccines it's not necessarily the vet but the industry in general. For example, doggie day care requires annual bordetella vaccination and others. It would be helpful to sort out the various common vaccinations and which ones may be needed and those which are not. Also if your vet puts an expiration date on the vaccination record, you're stuck, because if you're providing that record to a doggie day care, your landlord, your groomer, etc. then you are forced to get it annually because they require current vaccinations.
I feel the same way. The city i live in requires a yearly rabies, bordetella and few other vaccinations but luckily the shelters do them for 5 dollars each
PSA: if you need to get your dog spayed/neutered I HIGHLY recommend going to Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic if you have one near you! I paid $45 for my pug to be spayed, whereas 3 other vets I asked for estimates from said anywhere from $245-$500! Low cost even notified me my dog needed 2 teeth removed that were impacted and they did it during the spay for only $20! They are amazing and did a perfect job, very professional and actually care about the animals not the money.
Good video! My dog, Bella and I are going through all this now. She has a dreadful yeast infection that we can't seem to get ahead of and the practice we've gone to for the last couple of years hasn't gone into enough depth in explaining the causes and treatments to even give us a chance at licking this. They did perscrib an ear drop called Patt Otic, which is for fungal conditions and this product has worked in her ears, but then they prescribed as antibiotic, which is for bacterial infections. Why this vet would perscrib an anti fungal agent and then an antibiotic for the same thing is beyond me. I've had dogs all my life but I never had one prone to this particular thing. I'm definitely on the learning curve. I've been trying to get a call back from the doctor that sees Bella in order to see if he can recommend some ointment or preparation I can use around her eyes, preferably an over the counter medication because if I go in I get charged an office visit and the perscription fee as well and for the remidy on top of that. I've turned to you tube because I can't afford a vet who gets no good result. I'm on dissability and wanted a dog long before I got Bella and rescued her and a really awesome senior dog directly from the people who were abusing them. They surrendered them to me to avoid a charge of animal cruelty. The older dog died over a year ago of too many birthdays and now it's just Bella and me and the cost of her health Care is still killing me (my reason for viewing this video). I did discover Selsun Blue dandruff shampoo which has a couple of pretty effective anti fungal ingredients and that's worked fairly well, but it's not safe for her eyes. That idea I got from a pet care video. I won't give up. My dog will end up being healthy again, but it would be good to find a vet who really cares about my animal.
My son just responded to this forward, Dr. Jones. He is relieved that there is protection to avoid getting washed away with unnecessary expenses. I encouraged him about not getting those yearly shots but he needed to hear it from someone other than mom! : ) You know how that goes! Keep up the great work, Dr. Jones. Thanks.
Yup I've been ripped off too. Exact same thing, a cracked tooth removal, same tooth opposite sides, done in two Vets only months apart. One charged less than $400 and that included 2 visits & 2 X-rays. The other over $1000 2 visits no X-ray, the $1000 vet wanted me to come back for a third visit... I pointed out Sorry I cant afford you, you are a thief!
Yes, you are awesome Kevin Guy!! Vets need to be told to their faces they are heinous thieves!!!! Let us pet lovers ban together and yell into their unethical faces they are liars and thieves and they only worship money, and have no concern whatsoever for our furry buddies!!!!! If we ALL do that, vets will have no option except to fall back and behave themselves in an ethical manner!!!! Be ethical or be out of business, bitch!!!! The lives of our loved ones hangs in the balance!! I am mad as hell and I'm NOT going to take it anymore!!! Scream that out your window, my friend, and the world will change!!!!!
Thank you for this. I realize that vets have to make a living and pay themselves as well as for their facilities and staff, however, I am chronically ill and we live on what my husband makes, which isn't a lot and providing our 2 furbabies with vet care is becoming very difficult. Every time we go it seems we have to pay $400 to$500 dollars. Their appointments cost more than mine do! We are doing what we can, but in the end their care will come down to what we can afford. That said, we are able to do their annual check ups and shots and we found a place online to get their heartworm at a much lower price, which is a blessing for us. In our area we have a vet that comes once a month to do a clinic and he does vaccines and other small procedures like heartworm tests, microchips, etc. That has been very helpful as well. There are also lots of spay and neuter clinics as well to help with those costs.
Wow. So happy I found this channel. You’re amazing Dr Andrew and so happy you stuck to your beliefs and stood your ground. Signing up for all of your information and newsletters. You’re amazing.
Thank you for your honesty it's so refreshing. I love my vet he's so devoted and honest like you. God bless you for sharing information and bless the angels from heaven our pets.😘😻💕
Thank you, Dr. Jones for your honesty and empowering pet owner with these tips. I found out how much mark-up my vet clinic was charging when I went to refill gabapentin that helps to reduce my cats anxiety when traveling or vet visits. They were only willing to provide me with two pills and it cost $32 Canadian. I asked how much would it be to get more and was told the cost would be additional $32 for another 2. I refused to accept that and went to my pharmacist and ask how much it would cost. The price? For 20 pills I would pay $18, and that most if the cost is in the dispensing fee! I just took my cats for their annual wellness exam and I asked the vet to write a prescription that will be enough for the year. I told the vet that I want a prescription because I found out how the clinic’s markup percentage. I was given the prescription with no argument whatsoever.
Hi, although I avoid these public communications, I've seen a lot of your videos, purchased a couple of your books, and often read the comments people make. In this video you made reference to a blog and a newsletter. I would like to know how to access those, especially how to receive the newsletters. Lastly, I want to thank you for your courage in standing up to the college in such a serious and respectful way. Thank you for your perseverance. I hope the Lord will continue to bless you and your family and to provide faithfully for you all. Thanks too for sharing Lewis with all of us, even down to his final days. Blessings and please let me know about those newsletters. Sincerely, Melinda A.
Thank you. I'm signed up now and received your free book that's on the site for anyone who signs up for your newsletters. I have also been greatly helped by Dr. Linda Tintle who has a love for the Chinese Shar-Pei breed. There has been a fairly recent discovery of how the hyaleuronan (a protective molecule) mutation, which gives the these dogs their hippopotamus faces and other characteristics, also can cause illness (such as SPAID, FSF) when it breaks down and neutrophils (sp?) are elevated. The main take-away I learned from her is to keep my dog's skin clean so the bacteria count is kept down, so I bathe Lucy twice a week and, since stress can trigger a fever event in this breed, do all I can to strengthen her against stress. That's good for all of us. I wonder if you have any input about the Chinese Shar-Pei breed that I became interested in February 1971 when Dogs Magazine printed a picture of what they believed was the last one on earth. They now are off the endangered species list. Are there any other Chinese Shar-Pei aficionados you know?
Amen Melinda this is exactly my thought. I was thinking how courageous of Dr. Andrew and too if you know something is wrong and see how unjust it is for people like me. Fix income I do know it to well. I Pray for you my dear doctor foe the hope you give me you will never know and yes they needs to be exposed. The reason I am here is because of these people’s greed and lies I am looking for something else yes I will have a vet however I will see how I can go to Canada to Dr Jones. There is another good one in Australia as well however Australia is far. She pretty much advocate for us pet owners as Dr Jones does. Thanks guys we appreciate it
Recommendation for senior citizens: Ask your vet if they will give you a senior discount. I was able to get one (10% on meds and eventually they extended it to the cost of the visit). When you're on a fixed income, even 10% helps. Also, if they quote you a discount, ask for 5% more. All they can do is say no, and maybe they'll accept your request.
We used a great vet for years then moved to another state . Instead of the country vet who had his office behind his house and worked with his clients now I feel so ripped off every time I take my dog to the vet. I'm on a fixed income and still working in my 60s and recently had to put one of my elderly dogs down. Now my other elderly dog is having major problems and I don't know what to do. The last 3 months have cost me hundreds. After this one passes I will never have another dog. Just can't afford it. BTW the upsell is real as they were trying to get me to have a 12 year old dog's teeth cleaned for $300 . Like the dog is almost at the end of her life and dying buy she's going out with clean teeth.
c Davis: You really need to shop around and call re prices. AND, if I was you, I'd even ask other dog owners (on the street or at Petsmart, for instance) about vets in the area. If they've lived there for years, they likely know and use a good vet. And, you might want to google "low-cost vet clinics" in your area. Jsut because they're low cost does not mean they don't have a good vet working there. Re the dog's teeth, that price isn't bad, but I'd find out how bad the dog's teeth are FIRST. Is the dog in pain, not eating, because of it? Also, i'd call around and ask for prices for "teeth cleaning" for your dog.
Here in Alaska it is $999.00 to have your dogs teeth cleaned . And and one tooth pulled . And if thier teeth are that bad there about to pass anyway. God bless you ten fold.
I've vet hopped a lot and have to drive over an hour to my vet. Also, do your homework and insist on no unnecessary work. I call first and if no satisfactory answers, I try another. My vet gave me her cell number and will come in the middle of the night. No extra charge. Some minor stuff she gives me advice over the phone for a safe over the counter remedy. I plan on helping her with fostering since she does rescue too.
The vet clinic just called me for my shih-tzu'd yearly vaccines. We just adopted him a year ago at 12 years of age. He got 4 vaccines last year: leptospirose 2, Bordetella, base DPPV adult every 3 years, and for rabies every 3years. Does he need the first 2 this year? Or any other? The vet clinic is very business driven. Your videos are so helpful. I hope you can suggest which vaccines he'll need this year, if any. We love him so much and want him to have the best golden years, but without having to spend so much unnecessarily.
thanks to this vet for giving us this information. wish he'd talked about pet insurance. it's not real insurance. it's more a reimbursement program. God forbid your pet has a "pre-existing" condition.
My 3 staffs have a better quality of life since I've been watching your channel. I cannot thank you enough. You are such an inspiration to us all. God bless you x
I'm in the UK, and honestly it's like the wild west out there. Vets used to be honourable. Small independent practices who knew you and really cared. They've mostly now been taken over by large corporates who are preoccupied with the bottom line. I think some individual vets are still great, but they're under the thrall of their management, and don't have much agency. It's a sad state of affairs, and makes it very difficult for people on low incomes to have animals.
So in love with this Chanel. You are the most honest and brave doctor I have known. I have been following since my dog became pregnant. The puppies are now six weeks old. I am not really a supporter of vaccines. However I want to comply with the law to keep my puppies. Can you tell me what are the vaccines that you recommend. I am very much into natural remedies.
I too was a Vet Tech for some time.. It always got to me, when we cleaned teeth and one tooth was loose and came out. We had to tell the owner it was bad and we had to pull it. The owner was charged more money, for a tooth that was ready to fall out. What aline of bull. Thank you Dr. Jones, your a great person.
I want to thank you for this video. It's very honest and accurate. I learned a lot of this stuff the hard way and this video would have saved me a lot of money. I think the bottom line is, as a pet owner, you really have to educate and empower yourself when dealing with your pet's medical care. I wish all the vets out there were like you. But so many are not. I am now in 28,000 thousand dollars of debt due solely l to vet expenses over the last couple of decades. The interest on my care credit card is 22 percent. I'm an animal lover but I've had so many bad experiences that I never want to have another animal again. Thanks again for this video. I hope it helps some people not get into the situation that I am currently in.
a vet in CANTON CARDIFF CHARGED ME 20 POUNDS JUST FOR 100MLS OF WATERED DOWN HIBISS SCRUB , IT COST PENNIES TO BUY FROM BOOTS NOT WATERED DOWN , A BOUGHT A PINT OF IT FOR TWO POUNDS FROM BOOTS AFTER THAT . I WAS A REGULAR , THAT VET MILKED ME ROTTON FOR ALL MY DOGS AND CAT ,
Our wonderful veterinarian retired and sold the business to the vet that worked with her. Some things have change, one being where we can get prescriptions. They used to call our prescriptions into our local pharmacy and we use good RX to get it the cheapest. The cheapest was at Meijer. Since the change in ownership the veterinarian wants us to use the "veterinarian mail-in pharmacy", so they will no longer call Medication's in to any pharmacy. We have to physically drive there and pick up the hardcopy prescription, bring it to wherever we want then go back and pick it up when it's ready. A REAL PAIN in the butt considering we had been used to them calling it in. The original owner is still working there part time. When she leaves we've decided to go to a different vet.
I put my yorkie on raw. She went from going to the vet every few months to... well we havent gone since. I stopped giving her the "yearly" vaccines and she stopped getting sick ALL THE TIME! (She would always get super sick after the shots) She is also on many natural products including probiotics that i got from a natural local pet shop! Your videos have helped me SO much. Thank you!
Do you ever need to board your dog? If so, what do you do if your pet's shots aren't up to date anymore? Does your town require proof rabies vaccine? If so, what do you do? I agree shots aren't needed annually. Boosters aren't needed that frequently for humans. But what do you do about boarding and town reqs?
@@Doc_McStuffins no i don't board my dog. I havent had any issues where i live with the town. When i got her she was vaccinated and thats when i got her tags. But because she cant handle the shots i have to refuse them. My vet didnt say anything:) Plus i found out most of the shots aren't mandatory so i just dont get them anymore.
@@janetsylvestre127 Thanks for responding. I will ask now about exceptions for vet and town requirements. We've recently started my dog on trazadone daily and valium before office visits bc she's a spaz and won't be still for allergy shots to prevent ear infections, or for any vet service, which her ear infections require. She's big and strong, so they fully sedate her for shots or to treat her ears every 3 mo or so, and it's ridiculous. Too much for her and expensive too. We need a change!
@@Doc_McStuffins no problem. Oh wow. Well if u have to give them the rabies then use Anti-Vaccinosis. It takes away the side effects of the shot without removing any vaccine benefits
We are seniors on a fixed income, and this is a critical issue for us. I find that brushing my dogs' teeth every morning (with a triple enzyme toothpaste) and I have never had to have my dog have dental scraping surgery. I do this for both my dog's comfort (as a rescue she has anxiety and would not do well being separated from us or spending the night in the vet's kennel.) And she has the additional plus of fewer heart issues since her teeth and gums are white and clean. I also spend our money on homecooked foods (al la Dr. Judy Morgan) which I believe is preventative for other health issues. I also avoid yearly vaccines and I spend the money on tittering instead. In our last three dogs we have had healthy working dogs (both breeder and rescues) We use the "tough love -keep them slim" method of feeding not too much food so they do not gain a lot of weight. I believe in quality in the food I choose instead of quantity. We brush our dogs daily and cut their nails ourselves instead of sending them to the groomer. Your topic is a really important one-thank you for sharing!!
You are one of the few honest and trustworthy veterinarians out there. I know you have to make a living too, but the fact that you're willing to share these details says a lot about you. God bless you!
The government should control the prices for vet the price they charge is outrageous.
This guy is one of the good guys, a good Veterinarian; and utterly honest!
Thanks
I agree finally a doctor that cares about your pet not the mighty dollar.
Amein sister .I like him also. My local vet here in Gatineau Qc drives a Mercedes ,ugh!
I'm really looking forward to medical doctors taking this type of approach. It's starting to happen. With the transparency around Pharma, vaccinations and what was covid-19, now is that time. If (pharmaceutically trained) doctors and traditional veterinarians want to stay up to speed they need to be looking to upgrade their education with less invasive less addictive and more natural approaches. Also there ate lots of new innovative natural approaches that will be available in the near future.
And he is 🇨🇦 we need to give this man a key to the city what a National treasure LOL
I was a Vet Tech for many years in the state of California, it's sad to see how Veterinary medicine has changed from caring for animal to taking advantage of pet owners and not doing even what is necessary for the health of an animals, now they tell give the highest estimate to that person just because they see them driving a nice luxury car or have a nice watch and for the people that don't have money they still overpriced all the lab work and medication to the point that lots of people opt to euthanize their fur babies. As a vet tech it's so demoralizing to see all this injustice and no one does anything about it. I always did my best to help people by giving them numbers and addresses of clinics that are not so pricey
Unfortunately much of what you say is true
Sadly it is the same with medical care for humans as well.
You did the right thing💙
Thank you . That's what we need is vets that don't overcharge us with these expensive flea treatments.
Our Lab was put to sleep unnecessarily and I'm telling you that vet will pay some day!!! He will pay!!!
i was a poor student, and had adopted an outdoor homeless cat. One day my now indoor/outdoor cat was limping around my feet and acting really skiddish, but eating and drinking fine. i thought maybe someone in the apartment building had kicked her hard or something. After a day i decided to take her to the vet, where she jumped down from the exam table a couple of times as she tried to escape the inspection. Finally the vet handled her and she didn't meow or give any signs of pain but the vet said she needed to sedate the cat, shave the area, and xray her to "know" if her hind leg was broken! This was going to cost $450. i straight up said "no, she just jumped a meter to the floor a couple of times, and allowed you to handle her legs. She's eating/drinking/pooping just fine. How is it that you would even think it might be broken?" the vet was really annoyed with me and treated me like an irresponsible parent. i left with my $45 office visit charge, only to find out a few days later that she had been bitten and the leg got infected and the scab came off and puss oozed all down her leg! How did that vet not even find the puncture wound!! ?? I put her in the sink to wash her leg off and it was really hot, and i just put pressure on the leg and it all oozed out, i shaved it so i could keep my eye on it healing process and everything turned out ok.
Well done!
they are crooks. killed my yorkie with meds in waco tx
And yet another testimony of a corrupt veterinarian!!! How many times do we need, as genuine lovers of animals, to hear the ad nauseum stories of corrupt veterinarians before we band together and report their corrupt asses to a higher authority who will hopefully put an end to the abuse by vets????? Lets all educate ourselves on basic animal husbandry and stop relying on these lying, cheating vets who's only wish in the world is to become rich, at any cost, even to the suffering and death of out furry friends?????!!!!!
Is that a dead dog?
What an annoying vet you had! It's good you trusted your gut instinct.
I've worked in cat rescue for 15 years now. Some time back, I had a cat who was lethargic and losing weight, couldn't get into regular vet right away, so went to new vet's office. Big, nice vet's office with 4 partner vets. In exam room and vet tech comes in, and without even looking into carrier to see my cat, starts asking about symptoms. Tell her and she immediately says cat needs blood work AND xrays to see if there's a blockage in intestines or whatever. I say okay, tech leaves with my cat in carrier and goes into back. I thnk for a second, follow her, and come into a room with a lot of vets, techs, and animals. I see my vet tech talking to a vet. My cat is STILL in the carrier and hasn't been looked at. I got angry, said no one had even EXAMINED my cat yet (that I could even have a dead cat in my carrier and they wouldn't know) and said I was taking my cat and leaving.
One of vet partners came over, obviously unhappy with me, and said he would first examine my cat before any tests. I was there and cat not well, so I agreed. He sent me back to exam room. A couple of minutes later, he came in and said the cat was CONSTIPATED. That's all. NO TESTS were needed to tell that. If a vet had just EXAMINED the cat first, we would not even have had to discuss testing.
Never went back there. Disgusted that what they obviously did is first send in a vet tech to SELL testing before cat is even examined. What a total rip-off of a place.
Bottom line I guess: NEVER agree to any testing until the vet examines your cat IN YOUR PRESENCE. That is ALSO something I had a problem with. Your pet should never be taken into another room for an "exam". You should get to OBSERVE the exam and the vet should be discussing their findings as they're doing it. And, without observing the exam, how do you know the vet looked in the mouth, checked the ears, etc?
arx754 Very good tip!!
When my daughter's Chihuahua was a puppy the dog stopped eating one day, and on second day of not eating my daughter took her to the vet to find out what was wrong. That veterinarian did examine the dog, and still told her the only way to determine the problem was to do $300 worth of tests, which of course she could not afford to have done. My brother ended up giving her the money to have the tests done on her dog, and when it was all over this is what the vet told her was the problem: Like your cat, my daughter's dog was constipated! $300 to find out the dog was constipated!
Let me be the devils advocate here, the protocol is too do bloodwork and x-rays to start that would be after the Dr sees the patient and doesn’t fine anything obvious, some Dr do see patients in the MTR ( main treatment room) if they have another critical patient, that’s why you would not get too see the doctor. Sometimes the MTR is full of critical patients and the Drs and Vet techs need to be there.
Dr. Jones, you are the best. We need more veterinarians like you!
Thanks
Totally agree
thank you for this advice - I'm going to heed it and tell people I know. Bless you.
For real!!
I second, 3rd, 4th etc that emotion. Dr Jones, I have been watching your channel since 2018, I don't rely in anyone else, only your advice. The reason for that, is your recommendations have literally saved my pets. For example, my dog Maleck, escaped ended up @ the Kennel, he had kennel Cough, your Natural herb medicine slippery elm, raw organic Honey & organic green tea cured and saved him, plus my dog Gwenavyr and cat Whackamo who also got kennel Cough. Thank you, I can not afford a vet.
You are a wonderful person. This world needs more people like you.
I am an aunt to my favorite dog who became violently ill & diabetic overnight apparently. The mom (who is on fixed disability income) has him on a plan that I feel is too expensive but she needs to budget the expense. So her dogs see the vet quite often (even before the illness) Vetsulin would have cost her another $125 a month & her budget was already maxed out. No one in the vet office even suggested any other option other than putting him down. I did lots of research & found that human insulin works. We had a lot of opposition at first to helping calibrate the non vetsulin dosage. An equal amount (strength not volume) of the nearly $50 bottle of vetsulin cost $10 at Walmart for Relion Novolin N ($25 bottle for 10ml 100iu/ml) He even seems to be doing better on the human insulin that the vetsulin & it's been year & a half since switch.
Vets are, generally speaking, fucktards. Best to you and your furry buddy!!!
Unfortunately with diabetes there’s so much more expenses than just the insulin. That’s the least of it. There’s also glucose check strips, constant vet visits for glucose curves etc. as well as treating any side issues that arise like infections.
My elderly Husky got diabetes from Prednisone given to her for supposed arthritis. She was not diabetic before the shot, and that was proven with blood tests she had the same day. Vets have done nothing, but try to take advantage of her situation to milk me for all she is worth. I have family members with diabetes, and am familiar with the treatment. I get insulin from Walmart as well. I bought an alpha trak meter, and do my own glucose curves, which are more accurate because there is not the stress of an office visit.
Tricia P could those steroid shots cause diabetes? My Maltese got them too a couple of times, but spread apart. Damn it’s hard to know if the vet is helping or something hurting your pet. Ugh that makes me angry!!
Do you get your glucose strips off amazon? They’re so expensive
My dog had all of her blood work done the day she had the steroid shot for her back legs. Her blood work showed she had normal blood glucose levels, as she had on previous visits. After the shot, she got violently ill. I thought she was going to die. She started to pant non stop, severe diarrhea with blood for days, and couldn't eat. When I took her back to the vet two days later, her blood glucose was very high. I get my glucose strips on Amazon, as they are very expensive.
I love my vet. He's done extra tests (even xrays) at no cost to me. Drop the dog off, discuss sypmtoms and they mention what they think it is and what tests need to be done. I leave, come back when they call. Sometimes (not super often) they found no issues in what they thought, so they do extra tests and find the issue. My vet could really take advantage of me if they want to. I always tell them that what ever tests they need to do, I'll cover it as long as my dogs can feel better. If you live in lancaster or palmdale CA, I highly reccomend Boulevard Vet. Such a gem we found while shopping around and asking alot of the same questions in this video. There are caring vets out there!
I just started to follow you and I appreciate your views. It definitely has become very expensive to have a pet, almost to the point where people are either forced to not have one, not to adopt, or to euthanize. I feel the veterinary community are contributing to the many pets who are euthanized because people realize how much it is going to cost them to take care of a pet and don’t adopt. Could go deeper but wanting to keep it simple. Thanks.
What is a good tick preventative for a pug who had seizures several years ago? He is on yearly shot for heartworm.
Absolutely true.. I've fostered dogs for years and had cats... It's really really hard now I'm literally disgusted.. My daughter was a very tech ( she has a bachelor's degree in animal husbandry) and the vet She worked for last was a flake and wouldn't show up for work... She was euthanizing animals that she shouldn't have had to do!!!
Thank you, Dr Jones. I wish there were more vets such as yourself.
Such a breath of fresh air. I've been saying all this for years but it's great to see a pro vet go public on what many of us already new. Especially those of us with lots of animals.
Thank you for the support!
Wow most vets don't seem to actually like animals but you seem to actually like your patients.
Thank you for caring for the pet owner as much as the pet's Your my new BEST friend.
Thanks Bernie :-)
I wish I watched your videos years before but I believe it is never to late to change and grow. Thank you for empowering pet owners!
My vet has become a big business office and so I shopped and found a better fit for what I'm able to pay. This new veterinarian has a sliding scale. I've stopped vaccinating my pets a long time ago - boy what a racket they are!! Thank you for talking about vaccinating👍 I am becoming EMPOWERED ... love your channel❣🐾 Thank you 🤗
That's great to hear, thank you
We need more vets like you doc! Who actually shares knowledge of free !
Those who dont pay thousands of dollars to accrue the knowledge
Wow, this was so helpful. It can be so stressful when your best friend is sick and the expense you're worried about as it is; for them to take advantage of that or add on to that stress is really quite cruel.
Doctor Jones, you are the best!
I raise Australian Shepherds. My old vet retired and sold the practice. I took one of my females and her 8 pups to get an 8-week wellness checkup before they went to their new homes. I de-worm and vaccinate all of my dogs and puppies myself and only go to the vet for a yearly a heart worm check, or if there is an illness or injury which is very rare. The new vet inspected the pups skin, ears, paws, teeth and gums, but when I told him they didn't need worming or vaccines and that I took care of that myself, he was so pissed he just announced "We're done here!", turned around and walked out of the exam room, and had the front desk charge me 9 separate office visits for all 9 dogs, $32 X 9 = $288, even though he saw them all at the same time and the whole thing took less than 5 minutes. I knew the woman at the front desk from the previous vet and asked if this was normal with this new vet. She quietly told me it wasn't and he was mad about not being able to collect for worming and vaccines. She also informed me that he instructed her to inform me that he would be dropping me as a client. I wrote out a check for $100, handed it to her, and asked her to inform him he wasn't getting another penny from me because he didn't earn it. I found another vet who is great and not upset that I vaccinate my own dogs.
I love this man !! Such a life saving Angel. Best, most caring, honest human I have ever known in my entire life.
You are an honorable person to be willing to share the information you do. I am sure there are other vets who are not pleased with your pro-pet-owner approach. I have felt in the last 5 years that vet care and medications have become so expensive that I can no longer afford to have a pet. It feels as though soon only the very well-to-do who will have that privilege. I did want to make a comment about Emergency Pet Hospitals though. There are some very unethical ones that take advantage of distraught pet owners (elderly ones in particular I think) by recommending unnecessary tests and treatment. I took my dog in to be watched overnight since my vet does not provide overnight emergency care. She would be there from 5:30pm until 8:00am when I would take her back to my regular vet. The tech brought in the estimate along with a list of recommended tests that included a urinalysis and a cbc! I asked how a test for red blood cells would help my dog in the short time she would be there for observation. She said it was just nice to know what it was! It breaks my heart to think of the upset pet owners being financial milked this way when they are already paying around $400 just for the basic ER care. Is there some way to report unethical providers like this one?
We have an Emergency Vet clinic run by FSU. A College that teaches students To be vets. They are the Only ones open on weekends and nights. ( Florida State University ) To walk in the door is $125..00. Nothing looked at. Just to. Walk in. Then it's $300 for blood work. Which Must be done . , Then add X-rays $400. . Needless to say. Before you leave, You better have $1000.00 on you. And these are Students. Not yet tecks or vets. I have waited until Monday a time or two. Who can afford a thousand dollars ? Not me. And yet the waiting room is full.l Taking advantage of an owner who is helpless in an Emergency is nothing less than Unethical. 💯💯💯☢️☢️ Regards Brenda K. Central Florida
I left my last veterinarian because her vet tech tried to up sell me after every appointment. My current veterinarian is very reasonable with pricing and there is no upselling. I realize this is a business just like healthcare is a business. I've never been approached at the end of the visit with the pricing list/menu as I have been many times before at my other vet. My current vet/ owner of this practice is not money hungry and his practice is full. I think a lot of veterinarians should follow that business ethic.
Glad you found a great and ethical vet!
Wait, they don’t show you any bill? What is hard for people to understand, I think, is that you have an animal. At some point the animal is going to need treatment that they may not be able to ‘fix.’ But you think that because you have them at a vet, it will be. And that the vet is just taking you for a ride when they can’t. If they take tests, and find something is not right, why do they not offer to put in a feeding tube? That is one procedure I never hear about, yet is very necessary as I understand.
Dr. Jones, Thank you for shifting your career in order to both 1)maintain the highest level of integrity, and 2) to genuinely help everyday people who love animals like you do.
I’m so thankful for honest vets like you!
Thank you:)
Always talk to your neighbours and ask them about their experiences with their pets, where do they go, how satisfied were they, the costs, the attention given, the staff, everything; especially if you're new to that neighbourhood. Good luck!
Yes, the overcharging goes right along with the money-hungry dentists too. Disgusting.
Also eye care and costs of plastic eye glasses, plus $700 for each lens. Probably more today because of Covid shutdowns and income loss.
Seems every industry has turned into greedy b*stards!
Dentists are the worst. There should a special help for these monsters.
Dr.jones I am so glad I found you..my vet for the last 35 yrs. Passed away tragically, & the young vet That took over his practice is all about the money..it is sad. Dr.Curt Barnette was like you..pet first..pet parent 2nd..$$last.
Asking the vet for a RX rather than buying the meds at the office...such a great tip, and I'm going to see if I can get that done. Thank you!
My vet actually was embarrased when i asked for the paper prescription. I told him how the pet pharmacy distributes their meds for 50 per cent less. He actually turned red and stuttered a bit and said "sure' 😂 I use a different vet because they were soaking me. Lost business for 3 dogs because of greed.
I have a 5 year old male, red nose Pitbull name Big Boss and I'll be getting another pit puppy very soon. Dr. Jones I'm very thankful that you took time out to make this channel for us, making us more knowledgeable on how to keep our pets well/healthy and how to treat them when they get sick. You doing this is saving us on budgets and fixed incomes a lot of money by not always having to take our pets to the vet for basic thing.
Thanks
What a good person you are. Thank you so much for sharing your advice with us again! This is exactly what I'd expect a vet to be like. Reasonable and honest.
I work at a clinic and I can say yes, it's super important to ask questions and be up front with your financial situation so we can work around it while providing the most quality care we can for your pet. You wont be judged
U have such a kind, calming voice & demeanor which I bet helps calm some anxious pets coming to see u.
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you'll find my videos helpful.
Thank you Dr. Jones. A few months ago I was telling my vet that I was really short on money but needed to get my dogs skin condition cleared up. She finally after all these years said she could give me a prescription for the medications. I took them to Walmart and the prices I paid with Walmart in combo with GoodRX I paid less than a quarter of what the vet was going to charge me.
bikerleathertv Goodrx is the best!!
Welcome
I am so sick of vets charging me $400-$800 and the end result is that I need $15 worth of medicine.
anastasia46 ikr. I thought my cat was super sick because she wasn’t eating and laying around turns out she was just constipated and all I had to do was buy a $5 container of Miralax. It worked too
I had a hatchling beardie that I bought from petsmart, then had to pay $65.00 only for my attempts to recap it fail and it died 1 week later.
Well, it depends. It may need tests to determine the problem so that the type of treatment---medicine---is known.
I spent over 500$ years ago, after Smudge of Fudge started wasting away. The vet gave me a 20minute lecture against "natural remedies" .
New high priced food, No improvement, bloodwork-negative, x-rays- negative "so what's wrong with him?" "We don't know...That will be 500$"
So, distraught, I went to the repetible herbal store & spoke with a young worker there. "Sounds like your kitty may need some
Tinkle Tonic".
Within 3 days, he was better. The price? 11dollars & 25cents!
Vet care is important, but be sure to do your research.
anastasia46 yup!!
Great video!!!
Thank you for your honesty about these issues and advice❣️
Sometimes the Humane Society has a reduced price veterinarian clinic for those with low income. The Humane Society also has regular shots/deworming etc. clinics here on Fridays . In my area there is a veterinarian who travels around and he only charges for the medication. Often if you have a pet that has an issue you have dealt with before you can call the veterinarian and they will just sell you the medication. In my case I had a pekingese who scratched her eye every 2 months or so and the vet finally just sold me eye medication for 5.00 every time I called and told them who it was for.
thank you so much for being a man of immense integrity, and a true gentleman.
this is a good tip for me and my husband cause we are on SSI
I was told about vaccinations by a kennel vet in the 70.s & have saved myself a fortune with my all dogs living beyond life expectation This vets love for animals is heart warming He makes the world a better place
I'm so thankful for this. Very appreciated and helpful. I've followed your advice during emergencies and all I can say is, it worked. God bless.
I'm so glad to hear that! Happy to help!
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I was recently charged 452.00. it was a complete surprise. I was shocked. He had fluid retention and she put him on Prednisone. Nothing to tell me why he had this and only he didn't have any issues she could see from All The Tests. Once she said he needed leg surgery on his back leg, but soon a huge boil popped on his behind and he never limped again. I don't think I can afford this and not many pple can. She said his teeth were great. He's never had his teeth cleaned either. I was so upset when I left that office but I was more worried about my dog. He is getting better.
Thank you so much for caring more about the animals than the money. ❤ I treat my own pets and they are so healthy. 😁
Just LOVE those " laid back" dogs in the videos!!!
I'm so glad I found you Dr Jones.
Welcome to my channel, Julie! Feel free to subscribe!
I bought a puppy and I'm not sure whose life was changed more, mine or hers. I love my pup so much I want to do everything I can to be proactive in her physical, emotional, and mental health. Positive reinforcement ONLY with her. I plan on tip #5, but like the others too. So far Samantha's cost was nothing compared to all the rest! This is a big responsibility!
You are a treasure to animals everywhere.
Totally agree with you x
God bless you, you're one of the good ones. When it comes to pets, it's all emotional, and they see you coming and going. Me and my cat thank you so much for all you do.
I have a vet with very conservative pricing and even will allow me to make arrangements if an illness or accident happens that costs more then I can afford at one time. However, even given that just watching this channel and reading the information I get from you has saved me quite a bit of money doing things at home that I normally would have taken the pet to an ER vet in the middle of the night. Sometimes my pet still needed to be seen but I was able to stabilize them so the problem could wait for the vet in the morning (broken claw and a limp are two that come to mind immediately). Also changing my pets diet and following many of your recommendations, and using over the counter suppliments has made a big difference in their health. I really appreciate this channel
Hi Pam- Thanks for the kudos :-)
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Very timely to have gotten this in my suggested videos. Just got a card from a vet I saw only once saying my cat is due for a senior checkup, dental check and something else I don't recall. This 9 year old cat is super healthy and there is no way I would take that bait. I have been refusing all vaccines but rabies for several years after reading articles about pets being over-vaccinated. Thank you for contributing to educating pet owners.
I’m so thankful for finding you. The quality vets here in California are few and far between because corporations are taking them over. If anyone has any good vet recommendations in central California, please let me know.
thanks for all the info, doc. btw, that has to be the most relaxed dog i have ever seen!!
Thank you after his first treatment yesterday he didn't lick he feet the rest of the day! Huzzzah! Takes a huge worry off my mind. Thanks again
Welcome
I love that he keep it so real
Can't thank you enough Dr Jones for providing so much information to help us learn to be responsible and informed pet lovers!!
You are most welcome
Air-Conditioned Gypsy agree
They know you love your pets. They know you'll pay. If you don't the next pet owner will. Nice racket.
So true
wwjudasdo : That's a lot of medical school to go through for a "raquet" that doesn't reimburse particularly well. Compare human medical bills without health insurance.
It’s true, it’s so effed up.
Yeah but keeping mind that vets are the profession with the highest suicide rate. They don't have it easy and often get emotional blackmailed.
Not that my pets needed them, but I never knew you could take scripts for pets to pharmacies. Learn something new every day. I have 3 cats and it gets expensive for yearly shots. My neighbor told me she never gets yearly shots for hers. Mine are also indoor cats. Talk about expensive, one of my cats had a UTI that cost me $2,100! Then I was told to only feed Science Diet which was $28 for a 3lb bag. I did purchase the SD, but have since went to Wal Mart and got Pro Plan for urinary care. $25 for a 16lb bag. My boxer/pit has bad breath. I wrote to you about this and you had a video for me to watch. I do brush his teeth, and the last time I used a little baking soda, I use this on my teeth too. I noticed his breath wasn't as bad. Is it ok to use baking soda occasionally? Thank you in advance. I love your videos Doc!
Thanks! I enjoyed watching "Pet Fooled" Documentary an investigative film into the inner workings of the industry. Its important not to get over-charged at the vet and to avoid the vet by using a natural biological diet.
Me too
The beautiful dog on the table doesn't move a muscle. Loves the vet.💝
Lewis was such a wonderful boy.He was so laid back and its obvious he knew he could trust you.lots of love and thanks xxx
He was amazing, thank you.
Sometimes they wont tell you the price. I take my cats to a low cost vet. They have a cat vet there and they also do surgery. They are really good and gentle with the pets.
I love Dr Jones, he's such a caring veterinarian and I think its so sad what the veterinarian BUSINESS has come to. Its so expensive to own a pet and especially one in their later years with health conditions.
I have spent over 5,000 on my Furbaby in the last year easy. Not to mention special foods ( that he will never eat) and medication. That after the 1st time I get it at chewy or a pharmacy for at least half or one forth.
I love my veterinarian's skills, they really have taken great care of my dog who's 13 with heart issues and gastritis, now just found out beginning stages of Kidney disease 😢
I can't spend anymore money.
I'm out of work for my own health reasons and it just sucks the way the medical industry, for both humans and animals has become all about the money
Thank God for Dr Jones 🙏
I pray God blesses him
Thank you so much for this! I just found your channel today and I'm so grateful for all the knowledge!
If you haven't done a vide o yet on natural healing of congestive heart failure would you please?
My vet has her on enalpril and lasix but I want to try whatever I can for her....my income is cut in half for the next 3 months at least and I'm really scared because she seems to be losing energy.....I can't lose her..
You have been an enormous help to us. The cyst video saved us. I got DMSO yesterday from farm store. I am thinking of seeing a holistic vet down the street from my regular vet. Thank you so much for helping us.
Regarding vaccines it's not necessarily the vet but the industry in general. For example, doggie day care requires annual bordetella vaccination and others. It would be helpful to sort out the various common vaccinations and which ones may be needed and those which are not. Also if your vet puts an expiration date on the vaccination record, you're stuck, because if you're providing that record to a doggie day care, your landlord, your groomer, etc. then you are forced to get it annually because they require current vaccinations.
I feel the same way. The city i live in requires a yearly rabies, bordetella and few other vaccinations but luckily the shelters do them for 5 dollars each
dobie gal My dog has severe anxiety and needs some kind of stimulation while we’re gone if we’re gone for longer than 4-6 hours
Rare to find an honest vet. Subscribed!
Thank you!
Great tips, thanks, Dr. Andrew!
PSA: if you need to get your dog spayed/neutered I HIGHLY recommend going to Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic if you have one near you! I paid $45 for my pug to be spayed, whereas 3 other vets I asked for estimates from said anywhere from $245-$500! Low cost even notified me my dog needed 2 teeth removed that were impacted and they did it during the spay for only $20! They are amazing and did a perfect job, very professional and actually care about the animals not the money.
Good video! My dog, Bella and I are going through all this now. She has a dreadful yeast infection that we can't seem to get ahead of and the practice we've gone to for the last couple of years hasn't gone into enough depth in explaining the causes and treatments to even give us a chance at licking this. They did perscrib an ear drop called Patt Otic, which is for fungal conditions and this product has worked in her ears, but then they prescribed as antibiotic, which is for bacterial infections. Why this vet would perscrib an anti fungal agent and then an antibiotic for the same thing is beyond me. I've had dogs all my life but I never had one prone to this particular thing. I'm definitely on the learning curve. I've been trying to get a call back from the doctor that sees Bella in order to see if he can recommend some ointment or preparation I can use around her eyes, preferably an over the counter medication because if I go in I get charged an office visit and the perscription fee as well and for the remidy on top of that. I've turned to you tube because I can't afford a vet who gets no good result. I'm on dissability and wanted a dog long before I got Bella and rescued her and a really awesome senior dog directly from the people who were abusing them. They surrendered them to me to avoid a charge of animal cruelty. The older dog died over a year ago of too many birthdays and now it's just Bella and me and the cost of her health Care is still killing me (my reason for viewing this video). I did discover Selsun Blue dandruff shampoo which has a couple of pretty effective anti fungal ingredients and that's worked fairly well, but it's not safe for her eyes. That idea I got from a pet care video. I won't give up. My dog will end up being healthy again, but it would be good to find a vet who really cares about my animal.
Thanks - and yes I agree
My son just responded to this forward, Dr. Jones. He is relieved that there is protection to avoid getting washed away with unnecessary expenses. I encouraged him about not getting those yearly shots but he needed to hear it from someone other than mom! : ) You know how that goes! Keep up the great work, Dr. Jones. Thanks.
Yup I've been ripped off too. Exact same thing, a cracked tooth removal, same tooth opposite sides, done in two Vets only months apart. One charged less than $400 and that included 2 visits & 2 X-rays. The other over $1000 2 visits no X-ray, the $1000 vet wanted me to come back for a third visit... I pointed out Sorry I cant afford you, you are a thief!
Yes, you are awesome Kevin Guy!! Vets need to be told to their faces they are heinous thieves!!!! Let us pet lovers ban together and yell into their unethical faces they are liars and thieves and they only worship money, and have no concern whatsoever for our furry buddies!!!!! If we ALL do that, vets will have no option except to fall back and behave themselves in an ethical manner!!!! Be ethical or be out of business, bitch!!!! The lives of our loved ones hangs in the balance!! I am mad as hell and I'm NOT going to take it anymore!!! Scream that out your window, my friend, and the world will change!!!!!
Thank you for this. I realize that vets have to make a living and pay themselves as well as for their facilities and staff, however, I am chronically ill and we live on what my husband makes, which isn't a lot and providing our 2 furbabies with vet care is becoming very difficult. Every time we go it seems we have to pay $400 to$500 dollars. Their appointments cost more than mine do! We are doing what we can, but in the end their care will come down to what we can afford. That said, we are able to do their annual check ups and shots and we found a place online to get their heartworm at a much lower price, which is a blessing for us. In our area we have a vet that comes once a month to do a clinic and he does vaccines and other small procedures like heartworm tests, microchips, etc. That has been very helpful as well. There are also lots of spay and neuter clinics as well to help with those costs.
Thanks for this help - your advice is so appreciated.
You are welcome
Wow. So happy I found this channel. You’re amazing Dr Andrew and so happy you stuck to your beliefs and stood your ground. Signing up for all of your information and newsletters. You’re amazing.
Thanks!
Thank you for your honesty it's so refreshing. I love my vet he's so devoted and honest like you. God bless you for sharing information and bless the angels from heaven our pets.😘😻💕
Welcome
Thank you, Dr. Jones for your honesty and empowering pet owner with these tips. I found out how much mark-up my vet clinic was charging when I went to refill gabapentin that helps to reduce my cats anxiety when traveling or vet visits. They were only willing to provide me with two pills and it cost $32 Canadian. I asked how much would it be to get more and was told the cost would be additional $32 for another 2. I refused to accept that and went to my pharmacist and ask how much it would cost. The price? For 20 pills I would pay $18, and that most if the cost is in the dispensing fee! I just took my cats for their annual wellness exam and I asked the vet to write a prescription that will be enough for the year. I told the vet that I want a prescription because I found out how the clinic’s markup percentage. I was given the prescription with no argument whatsoever.
Hi, although I avoid these public communications, I've seen a lot of your videos, purchased a couple of your books, and often read the comments people make. In this video you made reference to a blog and a newsletter. I would like to know how to access those, especially how to receive the newsletters. Lastly, I want to thank you for your courage in standing up to the college in such a serious and respectful way. Thank you for your perseverance. I hope the Lord will continue to bless you and your family and to provide faithfully for you all. Thanks too for sharing Lewis with all of us, even down to his final days. Blessings and please let me know about those newsletters.
Sincerely,
Melinda A.
Thanks Melinda.. My blog is www.theintermetpetvet.com My newsletter is at www.veterinarysecrets.com/news
Thank you. I'm signed up now and received your free book that's on the site for anyone who signs up for your newsletters.
I have also been greatly helped by Dr. Linda Tintle who has a love for the Chinese Shar-Pei breed. There has been a fairly recent discovery of how the hyaleuronan (a protective molecule) mutation, which gives the these dogs their hippopotamus faces and other characteristics, also can cause illness (such as SPAID, FSF) when it breaks down and neutrophils (sp?) are elevated. The main take-away I learned from her is to keep my dog's skin clean so the bacteria count is kept down, so I bathe Lucy twice a week and, since stress can trigger a fever event in this breed, do all I can to strengthen her against stress. That's good for all of us.
I wonder if you have any input about the Chinese Shar-Pei breed that I became interested in February 1971 when Dogs Magazine printed a picture of what they believed was the last one on earth. They now are off the endangered species list. Are there any other Chinese Shar-Pei aficionados you know?
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Amen Melinda this is exactly my thought. I was thinking how courageous of Dr. Andrew and too if you know something is wrong and see how unjust it is for people like me. Fix income I do know it to well. I Pray for you my dear doctor foe the hope you give me you will never know and yes they needs to be exposed. The reason I am here is because of these people’s greed and lies I am looking for something else yes I will have a vet however I will see how I can go to Canada to Dr Jones. There is another good one in Australia as well however Australia is far. She pretty much advocate for us pet owners as Dr Jones does. Thanks guys we appreciate it
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Recommendation for senior citizens: Ask your vet if they will give you a senior discount. I was able to get one (10% on meds and eventually they extended it to the cost of the visit). When you're on a fixed income, even 10% helps. Also, if they quote you a discount, ask for 5% more. All they can do is say no, and maybe they'll accept your request.
We used a great vet for years then moved to another state . Instead of the country vet who had his office behind his house and worked with his clients now I feel so ripped off every time I take my dog to the vet. I'm on a fixed income and still working in my 60s and recently had to put one of my elderly dogs down. Now my other elderly dog is having major problems and I don't know what to do. The last 3 months have cost me hundreds. After this one passes I will never have another dog. Just can't afford it. BTW the upsell is real as they were trying to get me to have a 12 year old dog's teeth cleaned for $300 . Like the dog is almost at the end of her life and dying buy she's going out with clean teeth.
c Davis: You really need to shop around and call re prices. AND, if I was you, I'd even ask other dog owners (on the street or at Petsmart, for instance) about vets in the area. If they've lived there for years, they likely know and use a good vet.
And, you might want to google "low-cost vet clinics" in your area. Jsut because they're low cost does not mean they don't have a good vet working there. Re the dog's teeth, that price isn't bad, but I'd find out how bad the dog's teeth are FIRST. Is the dog in pain, not eating, because of it? Also, i'd call around and ask for prices for "teeth cleaning" for your dog.
Here in Alaska it is $999.00 to have your dogs teeth cleaned . And and one tooth pulled . And if thier teeth are that bad there about to pass anyway. God bless you ten fold.
I've vet hopped a lot and have to drive over an hour to my vet. Also, do your homework and insist on no unnecessary work. I call first and if no satisfactory answers, I try another. My vet gave me her cell number and will come in the middle of the night. No extra charge. Some minor stuff she gives me advice over the phone for a safe over the counter remedy. I plan on helping her with fostering since she does rescue too.
I had a vet charge me for a paper prescription. I never went back.
Some do because they want you to buy from them, as far as I'm concerned that is vindictive.
I'd tell 'em where to stick that prescription.
True. Every doctor and vet doctor charges for even getting their fuking paper slip
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this input.
The vet clinic just called me for my shih-tzu'd yearly vaccines. We just adopted him a year ago at 12 years of age. He got 4 vaccines last year: leptospirose 2, Bordetella, base DPPV adult every 3 years, and for rabies every 3years. Does he need the first 2 this year? Or any other? The vet clinic is very business driven. Your videos are so helpful. I hope you can suggest which vaccines he'll need this year, if any. We love him so much and want him to have the best golden years, but without having to spend so much unnecessarily.
thanks to this vet for giving us this information.
wish he'd talked about pet insurance. it's not real insurance. it's more a reimbursement program. God forbid your pet has a "pre-existing" condition.
My 3 staffs have a better quality of life since I've been watching your channel. I cannot thank you enough. You are such an inspiration to us all. God bless you x
You’re most welcome! Please feel free to share the videos you find helpful. It will greatly help me reach more people. ❤️
Thanks ! I rescue dogs but because of increasing bills I’ve had to cut back on what I want to do . So sadly dogs can’t be homed easily vicious circle
Thank you for what you do...
I'm in the UK, and honestly it's like the wild west out there. Vets used to be honourable. Small independent practices who knew you and really cared. They've mostly now been taken over by large corporates who are preoccupied with the bottom line. I think some individual vets are still great, but they're under the thrall of their management, and don't have much agency.
It's a sad state of affairs, and makes it very difficult for people on low incomes to have animals.
Thank you for the wonderful, informative videos. I always learn something new.
So in love with this Chanel. You are the most honest and brave doctor I have known. I have been following since my dog became pregnant. The puppies are now six weeks old. I am not really a supporter of vaccines. However I want to comply with the law to keep my puppies. Can you tell me what are the vaccines that you recommend. I am very much into natural remedies.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you so much for making this video it helps me a lot and keep up the good work God bless you
You are welcome
I too was a Vet Tech for some time.. It always got to me, when we cleaned teeth and one tooth was loose and came out. We had to tell the owner it was bad and we had to pull it. The owner was charged more money, for a tooth that was ready to fall out. What aline of bull. Thank you Dr. Jones, your a great person.
Thanks Clara
That is one calm dog
I want to thank you for this video. It's very honest and accurate. I learned a lot of this stuff the hard way and this video would have saved me a lot of money. I think the bottom line is, as a pet owner, you really have to educate and empower yourself when dealing with your pet's medical care. I wish all the vets out there were like you. But so many are not.
I am now in 28,000 thousand dollars of debt due solely l to vet expenses over the last couple of decades. The interest on my care credit card is 22 percent. I'm an animal lover but I've had so many bad experiences that I never want to have another animal again.
Thanks again for this video. I hope it helps some people not get into the situation that I am currently in.
I'm so sorry to hear that, that sucks.
a vet in CANTON CARDIFF CHARGED ME 20 POUNDS JUST FOR 100MLS OF WATERED DOWN HIBISS SCRUB , IT COST PENNIES TO BUY FROM BOOTS NOT WATERED DOWN , A BOUGHT A PINT OF IT FOR TWO POUNDS FROM BOOTS AFTER THAT . I WAS A REGULAR , THAT VET MILKED ME ROTTON FOR ALL MY DOGS AND CAT ,
i had same thing happen with Epiphen epilepsy drug
Our wonderful veterinarian retired and sold the business to the vet that worked with her.
Some things have change, one being where we can get prescriptions. They used to call our prescriptions into our local pharmacy and we use good RX to get it the cheapest. The cheapest was at Meijer. Since the change in ownership the veterinarian wants us to use the "veterinarian mail-in pharmacy", so they will no longer call Medication's in to any pharmacy. We have to physically drive there and pick up the hardcopy prescription, bring it to wherever we want then go back and pick it up when it's ready. A REAL PAIN in the butt considering we had been used to them calling it in.
The original owner is still working there part time. When she leaves we've decided to go to a different vet.
I put my yorkie on raw. She went from going to the vet every few months to... well we havent gone since.
I stopped giving her the "yearly" vaccines and she stopped getting sick ALL THE TIME! (She would always get super sick after the shots)
She is also on many natural products including probiotics that i got from a natural local pet shop!
Your videos have helped me SO much. Thank you!
Your welcome Janet
Do you ever need to board your dog? If so, what do you do if your pet's shots aren't up to date anymore? Does your town require proof rabies vaccine? If so, what do you do? I agree shots aren't needed annually. Boosters aren't needed that frequently for humans. But what do you do about boarding and town reqs?
@@Doc_McStuffins no i don't board my dog. I havent had any issues where i live with the town. When i got her she was vaccinated and thats when i got her tags. But because she cant handle the shots i have to refuse them.
My vet didnt say anything:) Plus i found out most of the shots aren't mandatory so i just dont get them anymore.
@@janetsylvestre127 Thanks for responding. I will ask now about exceptions for vet and town requirements.
We've recently started my dog on trazadone daily and valium before office visits bc she's a spaz and won't be still for allergy shots to prevent ear infections, or for any vet service, which her ear infections require. She's big and strong, so they fully sedate her for shots or to treat her ears every 3 mo or so, and it's ridiculous. Too much for her and expensive too. We need a change!
@@Doc_McStuffins no problem. Oh wow. Well if u have to give them the rabies then use Anti-Vaccinosis. It takes away the side effects of the shot without removing any vaccine benefits
Thank you for your advice that's why we all love and respect you! You are so honest!
Welcome
You are wonderful. Thank you.
We are seniors on a fixed income, and this is a critical issue for us. I find that brushing my dogs' teeth every morning (with a triple enzyme toothpaste) and I have never had to have my dog have dental scraping surgery. I do this for both my dog's comfort (as a rescue she has anxiety and would not do well being separated from us or spending the night in the vet's kennel.) And she has the additional plus of fewer heart issues since her teeth and gums are white and clean. I also spend our money on homecooked foods (al la Dr. Judy Morgan) which I believe is preventative for other health issues. I also avoid yearly vaccines and I spend the money on tittering instead. In our last three dogs we have had healthy working dogs (both breeder and rescues) We use the "tough love -keep them slim" method of feeding not too much food so they do not gain a lot of weight. I believe in quality in the food I choose instead of quantity. We brush our dogs daily and cut their nails ourselves instead of sending them to the groomer. Your topic is a really important one-thank you for sharing!!
LOVE YOU LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! THANK YOU for all the help & Home remedies!!!!
Thanks