Caring for your newly adopted pet

[Dr. Jeff]

Here's a message about a recently rescued pup:

I just adopted an adult male dog (about 3 years old?) about 10 days ago after having lost my beloved previous dog before Christmas to- what was thought to have been arthritis but was obviously more grave, a probable cancer. I took great care to try to treat him naturally, but I want even more natural care of my newly adopted dog. He was previously abused and he will never know fear or pain again.

I’m looking to book an appointment with you in the Spring. He did go to a conventional vet for a case of “new dog diarrhea” last week, more likely caused by diet change and stress, but was given an Rx of Flagyl. He’s doing fine now, but has irritated looking eyes and his ears seem to be a bit itchy. I just don’t want more “anti’s” coming his way. The conventional vet seemed just too eager to push for vaccines and wanted to give him Comfortis because she found one (yes, one) live flea on him. I refused. The vet clinic is not far from home but their philosophy and mine are worlds apart. I went there only to give me a bit of peace of mind that he was generally okay- after having lost my Max, I’m more than a bit paranoid.

I’ll keep track of behaviors and habits to better facilitate future treatment plans for him. I’m planning to sign up for Embrace Pet Insurance. Please let me know what else I can do.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Congratulations on adoption of your new family member! Rescues can make the best pets (I live with two).

You definitely need to work with a vet who is “OK” with your holistic, natural (and hopefully soon) homeopathic perspective.

Many homeopathy clients do not live close enough to routinely visit the office for their appointments. No worries. This is why it's important to build a team of vets with whom to work. A local vet for examination and diagnostics, sometimes a Board Certified specialist, and an AVH certified vet homeopath.

Many of us are willing to work with pet owners remotely as long as they have a local vet who they can see for exams, etc.

There are lots of other specific new pet articles available by <a href="https://www.homevet.com/category/library/for-healthy-pets/new-pets-training/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

Above all, love and have fun with your new pup.

Be well.

Dr. Jeff