"That stuff is bad for your dog ya know" says the vet

[whatszmatter]

And I don't make statements that are presented as facts, and then when questioned about them, admit that the "fact" I presented was more of an opinion by me.

and neither did I, what's your point??The bit about the ROckefeller's all fact, and I clearly stated in all the other posts that I doubted vet school was much different than mine. and that companies like "Hill's" are more responsible for a vet's "new" nutritional training than one would probably care to admit or even be aware of. So where exactly did your questioning of me expose anything that was misrepresented????????????

 

[juliefurry]

Oh what I am saying is yes I am upset with him because he has never had contact with a raw fed dog, to his knowledge, and because of his lack of whatever people want to call it he is not even open to the subject of discussing a raw diet. He had no problem with her eating kibble but now that she's eating something that he's not familiar with no matter if she's improving on prior health conditions or not he doesn't want her on it. I don't see where it's there business to say anything I don't sit down and have a 30 minute conversation with him about the dangers of feeding Science Diet to dogs so why should he feel the need to have this discussion with me about my food when he doesn't know anything about it.

 

[ACooper]

Gotcha, that is what I thought in your first post, but I got a little confused in your last post
I agree, things change, information changes, and some do not wish to keep up. He needs to respect your decision, and like the old saying goes..........if he can't say something nice....................

 

[mjb]

I don't doubt that you discussed food with your pediatrician.............but he probably never asked YOU.............you as a good parent, probably brought up the subject.........which was my point in that post.

Maybe. My oldest is 22, so I don't remember how the discussions came up. I mainly remember my mother thinking that my daughter wasn't getting what she needed if we followed the pediatrician's recommendations of when to introduce solid foods. In fact, I probably did bring it up since grandma was pushing to start cereal....I was asking if she was right, I'm sure!!

Lots of differing opinions, whether discussing humans or animals. I just keep looking for that weight loss plan that lets me eat Krispy Kreme donuts as often as I'd like.

 

[~Jessie~]

^^^I've heard countless stories of pediatricians telling patients with infants to use formula rather than breastmilk. There are so many of them who tell mothers that formula is easier, more convenient, and dad can help bond with the baby as well by feeding formula. After my mom had my sister, she was formula feeding, and her pediatrician thought it was a great idea, and even told her that formula is a lot safer than breast milk.

Anyway, no formula can match up to breast milk...but even the commercials for fomula say "recommended most by pediatricians," etc.

Vets recommend horrible foods all the time... Science Diet and Eukanuba have been "tested" and are safe and the best choice for your dog =/ There are endless nutrition studies on Hill's products... my vet told me that Science Diet is way better than any holistic food.

I have little faith in vets when it comes to nutrition... my vet pushes Science Diet, and thinks that feeding raw is "just crazy." People just really need to research things and not take a vet's word as gold. Corn vs. Meat... what would you pick?

 

[em&ollie]

I am quite happy with my vet so far! She actually recommended I feed Ollie chicken necks as they are good for his teeth and great for his health. She didn't go into veggies, fish, yogurt or anything else but she also didn't push any brands of food. In my city the best food you can buy is Nutrience so I mentioned I would be feeding Ollie that and she just said, that will be good.

 

[SummerRiot]

I haven't read this whole thread through..
but omg.. I am so glad that my vet will accept whatever I feed Riot. She was even helping me find the difference brands of food that has no wheat or corn or chicken in it.

In the end I really do LOVE Innova Evo Red Meat forumla!

Hope her hip feels better!

 

[Dolly]

Its so strange that many vets seem to have no training at all about nutrition. Its so important for our pets' health! Its often the same with doctors though, unfortunately.

Luckily for me, our vet doesn't try and push Iams or Science Doet on us, even though he sells/endorses them. He just asks us what we feed and then nods when we reply, and that is that. He still gave us a new puppy pack with a sample of Iams large breed puppy food though (our puppy is 2 lbs, lol).

If I had the time I'd want to feed raw, its like the ultimate diet for dogs. And I hope Hannah's hip gets better!

 

[juliefurry]

Oh yeah Hannah's hip is a lot better now. Her hip will give her problems on and off where she'll have to stay very unactive for a couple days, they'll give me some medication for pain and send her on her way.