Why I Still Help Pet Parents Heal Their Pets at Home, Even When Critics Attack
Why Am I Talking About This?
First, thank you.
Really.
If you are a subscriber, if you watch the videos, read the emails, follow the Facebook page, or share this information with another pet parent, I appreciate it more than you know.
Your support matters.
And over the last year, it has mattered a lot.
One year ago, my Facebook page was hacked, and we lost all 528,000 followers.
That was not a small “oops.”
That was years of work, community, comments, questions, pet stories, and support gone.
Then, on top of that, we had more criticism from the so-called “science-based” side of veterinary medicine, including another update from SkeptVet.
Apparently, I am still on the naughty list.
Well, here we are.
One year later, because many of you re-followed us and continued supporting Veterinary Secrets, we are now nearly at 100,000 Facebook followers again.
Getting to 100,000 would be wonderful.
And if you have not followed us again yet, I would truly appreciate it.
What Happened to My Facebook Page?
About a year ago, my Facebook page was hacked.
We lost:
- 528,000 followers
- Years of community growth
- A major way of reaching pet parents
- A place where people asked questions and shared their stories
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What Happened to My Facebook Page?
About a year ago, my Facebook page was hacked.
We lost:
- 528,000 followers
- Years of community growth
- A major way of reaching pet parents
- A place where people asked questions and shared their stories
That was hard.
But many of you showed up.
You re-followed.
You shared the page.
You helped rebuild something that had taken years to create.
And now we are nearly at 100,000 followers again.
That says a lot about this community.
Why Does Facebook Still Matter?
Facebook is still one of the ways I can reach pet parents directly.
It lets me share:
- Natural pet health tips
- Home remedies
- Practical dog and cat care advice
- Videos
- Updates
- New resources
- Support for pet parents who may not know where else to turn
Many people are struggling to afford veterinary care.
Many people want to better understand what they can safely do at home.
Many people are not trying to replace veterinary care.
They are trying to help their pets when they feel stuck.
That is why this work matters to me.
What Did SkeptVet Say About Me?
SkeptVet first wrote an extensive article attacking me, and recently updated that criticism.
In that update, he grouped me with other former veterinarians he considers “quacks,” including the well-reputed Dr. Jean Dodds.
He criticized me for continuing to share my books, remedies, and products online after no longer being licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
He described my work as bogus, called the business “snake oil,” and said I have a thriving career selling nonsense and lies.
So yes.
Not exactly a Christmas card.
Am I Surprised by the Criticism?
No.
Not really.
When you talk about home remedies, natural pet health, supplements, affordable options, and alternatives to the standard “pay for the clinic visit or do nothing” model, you are going to upset some people.
Especially people who think anything outside conventional veterinary medicine is automatically wrong.
But here is the part that bothers me.
Critics may spend a lot of time attacking people like me, but I do not see them spending nearly as much time asking why so many pet parents are looking for help outside the traditional system in the first place.
That is the bigger question.
Why Are Pet Parents Looking for Alternatives?
Many pet parents are overwhelmed.
They love their animals.
They want to help.
But veterinary care has become expensive.
Very expensive.
And in too many cases, the message seems to be:
If you cannot afford it, too bad.
That is not how I think animal care should work.
The veterinary oath includes the responsibility to prevent and relieve animal suffering.
So when a pet parent cannot afford the ideal option, I believe they should still be given practical support, honest guidance, and reasonable alternatives when available.
That does not mean promising cures.
That does not mean pretending supplements fix everything.
That does not mean telling people to avoid veterinary care.
It means helping.
What a shocking concept.
What I Do Not Claim
Let me be clear.
I am not here to tell people that a supplement will cure every disease.
I am not here to say your dog or cat will live forever if you use some miracle product.
I am not here to tell people to avoid veterinary care when their pet truly needs it.
If someone is promising to cure cancer, reverse every disease, or guarantee that your pet will live forever with one product, be very cautious.
That is not what I am about.
What I Do Stand For
I stand for helping pet parents better care for their pets at home.
That includes:
- Practical home remedies
- Natural pet health options
- Preventive care
- Affordable support
- Better nutrition
- Safer choices when possible
- Clear explanations
- Honest limitations
- Helping people who may not be able to afford every conventional option
I believe pet parents deserve information.
They deserve choices.
They deserve to understand what they can do safely at home.
They deserve more than judgment.
Does Helping Pets at Home Replace Veterinary Care?
No.
Helping your pet at home does not mean veterinary care has no place.
There are times when your dog or cat needs a veterinarian.
There are times when testing, surgery, prescription medication, emergency care, or a proper diagnosis is needed.
But there are also many times when pet parents can do something useful at home.
They can clean a minor wound.
They can support digestion.
They can improve diet.
They can reduce itching triggers.
They can support joints.
They can learn what warning signs matter.
They can stop feeling helpless.
That is a big part of why I keep doing this.
Why the “Quack” Label Misses the Point
Calling someone a quack is easy.
Helping a worried pet parent at 11:00 PM when their dog is coughing, itchy, limping, vomiting, or uncomfortable is harder.
Pet parents are not stupid.
They are not looking for magic.
Most are simply looking for help.
They want to know:
- What can I do safely at home?
- When should I worry?
- When do I need a veterinarian?
- Is there a natural option?
- Is there an affordable option?
- What should I try first?
- What should I avoid?
That is what Veterinary Secrets has always tried to answer.
What About Corporate Veterinary Medicine?
This is one of the issues I think critics do not talk about enough.
Many veterinarians are kind, compassionate, and doing their best.
But there is also a growing corporate mindset in veterinary medicine.
Charge more.
Make more.
And if the pet parent cannot afford it, well, too bad.
That does not sit right with me.
If a pet is suffering, and the ideal treatment is financially out of reach, then I believe we should still ask:
What can be done?
What is the next best option?
Is there a safe home care step?
Is there a lower-cost approach?
Is there an alternative that may help?
That is not dangerous thinking.
That is compassionate thinking.
Why I Still Feel Good About This Work
I do not know who SkeptVet is personally.
And honestly, I do not need to.
What I do know is this:
I feel good about helping pet parents.
I feel good about sharing practical information.
I feel good about giving people options.
I feel good when someone writes to say their dog is more comfortable, their cat is eating again, their pet’s skin is improving, or they finally understand what questions to ask their veterinarian.
That matters to me.
And yes, I will keep doing it.
How This Community Has Helped
When the Facebook page was hacked and we lost 528,000 followers, it could have been the end of that community.
But it was not.
Many of you came back.
Many of you re-followed.
Many of you helped us rebuild.
Now we are nearly at 100,000 followers again.
That is because of you.
Not critics.
Not algorithms.
You.
How You Can Help
If you have already re-followed the Facebook page, thank you.
If you have not, I would really appreciate it.
You can follow here:
Dr Andrew Jones – Veterinary Secrets
Getting back to 100,000 followers would be a big milestone.
It would help us reach more pet parents who are looking for practical, affordable, natural ways to better care for their dogs and cats.
Final Thoughts
One year ago, we lost 528,000 Facebook followers after the page was hacked.
That was hard.
Then came more criticism.
More attacks.
More labels.
But here is the good part.
Many of you came back.
You re-followed.
You supported Veterinary Secrets.
And now we are nearly at 100,000 followers again.
That tells me this work still matters.
I am not here to promise miracle cures.
I am not here to tell you your pet will live forever with some supplement.
I am here to help pet parents better care for their dogs and cats at home, especially when veterinary care has become so expensive for so many people.
If that upsets some critics, so be it.
I would rather be criticized for helping than stay quiet while pet parents feel helpless.
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P.S. Exactly how does attacking people who share home care options help pet parents?
Yes, avoid anyone who promises to cure cancer or make your dog or cat live forever with one product.
But also ask why so many pet parents are searching for affordable, practical help in the first place.
I feel good about helping people care for their pets at home, especially when many cannot afford every conventional option.
P.P.S. Many lovely pet parents like yourself have re-followed me on Facebook, and we are now nearly at 100,000 followers.
Getting there would be wonderful.
If you have not re-followed yet, I would truly appreciate it.