This is an excerpt from our Facebook Vet Talk live where we talked about the consequences of unregulated breeding leading to unacceptable rates of genetic disease in pets (diseases like heart disease, seizures, hip dysplasia, brachycephalic airway syndrome, collapsing trachea, IVDD, skin allergies and many more). We also discuss the financial reality of major medical crises in pets.
Related Content:
- VET TALK LIVE (Replay of our FIRST EPISODE EVER on FACEBOOK MARCH 29, 2020)
- Twin Trees Pet First Aid Course: 1.6 BAD GENETICS (Dangers to Avoid #6 of 7)
- Vet Talk: My dog is having puppies. I think they are stuck.
- IVDD- Back Pain and Difficulty With Stairs
- Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog / CHF
- 3 Tips from the Emergency Vet
Helpful Resources
Pet Medical Insurance:
Shelter & Adoption Resources:
- Animal Shelter in Houston: "There is a 2.5 hour wait today to surrender an animal.."
- Pet Statistics (ASPCA)
- Canadian Animal Shelter Statistics (Humane Canada)
- Where to find a purebred or mixed breed rescue pet
- CVMA Position Statement on Responsible Pet Breeding
- AVMA Passes Policy on Responsible Pet Breeding
- A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations
- AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding
Responsible Ownership Resources:
- Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet
- Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership
- CVMA Position Statement on Responsible Pet Breeding
WELCOME TO PET PARENTING 101! On this playlist, you will find all of the information that you need to be a responsible and informed pet parent, so that you can keep your furbaby safe from danger and be prepared for the worst case scenario. The year is 2020 and the days of being a "pet owner" are over. There was a time when pets were considered property, and people thought that if their dog got sick or broke a leg- "put it to sleep and get a new one." Our society's beliefs on the responsibilities of pet guardianship have evolved, but there is still a disconnect when it comes to giving pet parents the information that they need to be responsible and informed pet guardians.
Additional Resources:
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Hotline: (888) 426-4435
- Preventive Health in Puppies
- Meet "Oliver"
- Medical Insurance Can Save Lives
- 3 Tips From The Emergency Vet That Could Save Your Pet's Life