We believe in trying natural alternatives before delving into prescription drugs. Why? The answer is quite simple...pets today are being bombarded with more drugs than ever before in history. Brilliant advertising campaigns, scare tactics and sometimes pressure from respected professionals make it seem as if prescription drugs are our only choice. We are told that if we refrain from routinely administering heartworm medications, flea & tick preventatives, yearly vaccines and so-called 'special diets', we may be doing our dogs a disservice. Really? Could the opposite be true? Are too many drugs harming our beloved pets? Granted, there are many medications available on the market today which have helped our pets tremendously. On the flip side however are those drugs which have proven fatal. This is largely due to some vets not informing owners of the possible side effects of prescribed drugs or being unfamiliar with a drug themselves. As a result, our dogs are dying or are suffering serious harm. We hope to reverse this trend by encouraging ones to thoroughly investigate any medication prescribed for their pets prior to it being administered. Ask questions of your vet to ensure you completely understand all the possibilities which can occur. We are not only about prescription drugs vs. alternative treatments, we have other topics of interest too. Spend some time looking about, you may learn something new! With our 30+ years of experience owning and caring for dogs, we have incorporated some of life's lessons learned on our "Ask the Dog" page. Opinions are not offered up but rather, we do extensive research and if needed, speak with other respected professionals before responding with any advice. Answering dog questions is a service we provide at no charge. In fact, we do not solicit funds from individuals or organizations. Everything necessary to keep this website up and running comes from our own pockets. We do have one request though....you are probably thinking "I knew there was a catch!" Rest assured, it is a simple one. If you find our site helpful, please share it with other dog lovers. Thanks for stopping by! ~Mel K911 - "the only number your dog needs to know!" PO Box 696 Crosby, TX 77532 U.S.A. • All Rights Reserved • Updated 7/1/09 |
