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Kelly Hall

Donald, when I got my little Chico two years ago my whole mindset had changed about how to raise a dog. Previously my dogs stayed in the backyard, got HW meds, flea meds and ate kibble. Yes, I am ashamed to say I was VERY ignorant of dog health and the implications of our trusted pharmaceutical establishment. Since my own health has become a priority, it was natural that my dog's would too. Since Chico, I have added two more adopted dogs and rescued two from the street. They all eat the same (raw), get no HW meds, no paraciticides and no vaccines. We go on long walks every day. That is my protocol for all jumping, flying pests. As assurance I add brewer's yeast, garlic, and diatomaceous earth in their food. I use Wondercide and Halo spray to kill and protect from the outside. I vacuum ALOT. All this I learned on my own. The internet is a wonderful teaching tool with a strong and supportive community. It was all verified by Dr. Falconer and he ultimately gave me the courage to dump the HW meds. So do your homework. It's not that hard. The one thing that is hard is deciding if you have the conviction to do the work. I do because my dogs are all worth it!

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Will Falconer, DVM Moderator

Hi Donald,
If you follow all the steps outlined in Vital Animals Don't Get Heartworms, your dog won't get fleas, either.
But I can't reasonably guarantee you'll be either HW-free or flea-free, now can I? Impossible for me to see if you've done everything in the protocol properly.
Just know this: if you take this information and run with it (apply it steadily in your animal's life), you'll be amazed at the outcome. And wonder why you ever felt you needed to buy poisons to give your dog. It's that transformative.

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