The Black Book of Veterinarians

You've surely wondered at some point whether all the advice vets give us is really necessary, since some of it is, to say the least, debatable.

Many dogs manage to save their lives or recover from an illness thanks to veterinary techniques, but unfortunately, many dogs also suffer as a result of these same techniques.

Let's look at some examples and talk about everything that's never talked about — the black book of veterinarians. Is it a help? Is it a business? Can a dog get worse from following veterinary advice?

We're All Human, Even Vets

Not that many years ago, people thought the earth was completely flat, and anyone who said otherwise was sentenced to death or thought crazy. Today, something similar happens — we all believe things are the way they are simply because that's how they've been explained to us.

With this, we want to make clear that even a doctor, or a vet in the case of animals, can be mistaken, since to err is human, and there's no exact science besides mathematics.

If a vet tells you kibble from brand "XXX" (just an example) is good for your dog, and curiously sells it at their practice, that doesn't necessarily mean it's true.

Vaccinating your dog against common canine illnesses with vaccines that have been on the market for a relatively short time, and that don't actually offer full protection, is, in a way, misleading and a big risk for your dog.

Actually, if you look closely, every vet has their own criteria and can even contradict another vet's opinion, since experience has led them to understand things reality teaches that aren't learned in vet school.

Obviously, no vet will intentionally do anything to harm your dog or pet, but... to err is human.

The Great Nutrition Deception

Something we can learn if we simply spend a bit of time researching is that prefabricated dog food isn't the best option. Not even the best kibble brands, like Orijen, Nfnatcane, or Taste, among others, are actually comparable to a natural diet.

So if even the best brands aren't comparable, what are regular commercial brands really like? Well, simply put, they're poison for your dog. They'll negatively affect its health in the medium and long term, simply from not being properly informed.

The black book of veterinarians explains how the food industry generally operates — everything no one wants you to know, but that's a reality.

A well-fed dog won't just be healthier, saving us a lot of money on vet visits — it'll also be stronger, live a longer life, shed less fur, barely have allergy issues (if it ever does), won't have anxiety... surprised? Well, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Miracle Vaccines or Multi-Million-Dollar Scam?

In the black book of veterinarians, we can learn what's really necessary and what isn't — like the famous leishmaniasis vaccine, so expensive and so ineffective.

It's a misleading way to make dog owners believe our dog will be protected against leishmaniasis with it. That said, they've forgotten to point out that the vaccine barely protects 50% of dogs, and that it's also not useful for small dogs.

As if that weren't enough, or rather, since it's such good business, an annual booster is needed. This is a clear example of how we're sold vaccines that aren't just ineffective, but in many cases, harmful too.

So... do we need to give our dog this vaccine? Not this one, nor many others — while it's true some vaccines are effective and highly recommended for their proven efficacy, it's also true many others are simply a way to take our money.

Illnesses That Aren't Cured...

Has it never happened to you that your dog starts scratching until it hurts itself? And curiously, the medication involves a long-term treatment with expensive veterinary drugs... how curious.

Does your dog suffer from anxiety and you don't know why? Neither do you nor your vet, who, after prescribing you a bunch of things, hasn't managed to make your dog happy and healthy... is there a business behind all this, or do they simply not find the cause?

And what if I told you the origin of many of these illnesses is the same, and it's a vicious cycle where the sicker your dog is, the more money companies and vet clinics make?

Conclusions

In the end, not everyone is the same, and things aren't always what they seem. This means not every vet acts with mischief or bad faith just to make money — many vets help and advise well, though sometimes they can be mistaken, just like you and me.

But it's very interesting to know all these details, which in a way will open our eyes and make us see things differently — at least the ones related to our dog, cat, or pet.

We recommend reading the book on this topic — it's very entertaining and full of practical information about the reality around us.

• You can find it at: The Black Book of Veterinarians

And once you've read it, please leave us a comment with your new thoughts — tell us how you thought before reading it and how you think now ;)