GENTLE, FAIR & RESPONSIBLE PET CARE

Protecting Your Pet, One Paw At A Time.

Gentle Care

What pet owners are looking for in a vet

Pet owners are looking for traditional ‘common sense’ pet care practices with natural solutions for their pet’s care & treatment when available.

What is gentle care?

The basis is to seek simple ‘common sense‘ solutions and protocols that are effective and will keep pets healthy and minimize the unnecessary risk of harming pets.

What is our goal?

Connecting pet owners with pet care professionals that utilize a gentle approach of pet care, minimizing unneccessary risk of harm to pets and providing excellent care.

READ & RESEARCH

READ & RESEARCH

  • READ & RESEARCH before giving to your pet and be knowledgeable before going to see your pet care provider.
  • Test before you Treat 'best efforts' to target the correct solution the first time.
  • Topical Solutions for Topical Issues.
  • Natural Products are effective for Anti-Inflammation, Anti-Itch and Immune Support.

AVOID HARMFUL PRODUCTS

AVOID HARMFUL PRODUCTS

  • Avoid harmful products known to be associated with the elevated potential of causing severe adverse reactions, such as but not limited to; seizures, ataxia, death.
  • Pet Owner Reviews are excellent sources of how products are actually performing in a real life environment. Stay tuned in and collaborate with other pet owners.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

ADVERSE REACTIONS

  • Adverse Reactions - if your pet is having an adverse reaction; such as itching, red ears or other symptoms, read the warning labels of any products, supplements or drugs your pet may be taking and it may provide relief for your pet to remove that product and see if the symptom lessens.
  • But sometimes eliminating substances, products, chemicals or environmental allergens will provide relief instead of adding more products on the pet. Discuss with your pet care professional.

Support Immune System

SUPPORT IMMUNE SYSTEM

  • Support Immune System thru Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals and other Natural products.

Titer Antibody Testing

Titer Antibody Testing

  • Titer Antibody Testing 'Core Vaccines' is responsible. Knowing the quantitative immunity basis numbers before making decisions to vaccinate is fair and responsible.
  • Vaccines – Read and Research each vaccine before going to an appointment so you have some knowledge and can ask questions.
  • Vaccines come in different levels of Quality (you can ask about TF Thimerosal Free) make sure to get the most up to date and a good quality vaccine.
  • “Vaccination is a procedure that has risks and benefits that must be weighed for every pet relative to his lifestyle and health”. Source ASPCA
  • If your pet is fragile, old, has had previous vaccine reactions, going thru cancer or auto immune illness or other illnesses discuss with your veterinarian risk and options.
  • Spread vaccines out so your pet's immune system can adjust to each one properly.

SAFE FREQUENCY

SAFE FREQUENCY

  • Vaccinate at the safest frequency for your pet, that might be Three (3) Year Duration on Core Vaccines, read & research what is best to discuss with your veterinarian.
  • Supporting companies, retailers and other pet care service providers that promote more gentle or natural products and services may help keep your pet healthy as well.
  • There are other alternatives to animal testing that are more efficient and may produce healthier products. Consider Support Cruelty-Free Products & Companies when possible.

Helpful Resources

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

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Animal Welfare, Testing and Research of FDA-Regulated Products

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How to Report Animal Drug and Device Side Effects and Product Problems

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Report Pesticide Exposure Incidents Affecting Pets or Domestic Animals

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Safety Data on Drugs?

Basics on how to read a product label before deciding to use.

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Adverse Drug Reactions in Vet Medicine

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This content is for informational purposes only and are not meant to diagnose, treat, or replace consulting with your primary veterinarian or pet care professional.