My own recent experience.
The family practice vet I have used for more then ten years; was sold to a money grubber who was their #1 surgeon.
My dog was given 2 vaccinations (Parvo and Rabies (Rabies required by law)) where the prices here are fixed by law. (like $45 max if I recall.)
So they...
This recently appeared in my uTube feed. It offers a peek into the financial goings on and Corporate (and private equity) motivations; and their effects on our pet's heath.
It is mainly about USA vets; but I bet it also applies in other locales. (about 16 minutes long).
Borador.......a Border Collie x Labrador................I just happen to own one.
However she was not the result of an intentional cross; but a random crossing of 2 ranch dogs.
What is it about dogs and dirt? 🤣
Like other members, my family owned vet was bought out by a money grubber vet who worked in the practice. Every other independent vet had been bought out by large corporations. (except for the mobile vet that I used).
I took one of mine in for her vaccinations in June; which was my first trip...
I used to make chicken jerky for the dogs, a few yrs ago...but then I got lazy and packed the dehydrator away. :rolleyes:
At least I would know exactly what is in them.
From what I am seeing; if my dogs are to get chicken jerky treats; I will have to make it myself! Now to dig out the dehydrator from storage.
As far as pet food in the USA; it went to he** when the FDA took over many regulatory duties from the USDA! The FDA loosened the restrictions on what...
Been shopping online for dog treats, and was looking at chicken jerky treats in particular. Haven't looked at chicken jerky treats ever since they were implicated in the deaths of numerous dogs a few years ago. They were made in China, and the original maker who supplied Walmart and Amazon...
Consider yourself lucky that your dog is small. My Golden Retriever (a 70 pound girl) was a total landshark until she turned about 14 months old. Coincidentally, she began "getting the message" that her antics were not fun for me right after her first heat (she was spayed shortly thereafter). It...
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