Hi Renee, I understand about titers and raw feeding but am not sure I'm aware of the "the whole heartworm medication issue" and was wondering if you could please elaborate more about this. Thank you!!! Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/arycrest - Link to The Hooligans Albums ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Renee Lustig <reneeannl50401@xxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Vaccine Advice Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 05:26:41 -0800 (PST) Add me in on that agreement! I titer my dogs as well and it wasn't easy in this small town with closed minded vets to get them to do it. I used to have to take my dogs to a holistic vet 2 hours away. After my local vet realized I was going to do what I thought was right for my dogs he decided he was going to do titers after all! He would booster my dogs if I let him and one has pannus and one has skin lupus! Some older vets have a mind set and it's hard to get them to change it. He and I just had one of our "discussions" yesterday about raw feeding and the whole heartworm medication issue. He insulted me and rolled his eyes, which usually happens when I ask too many questions he doesn't like! You are your dog's best advocate, hang in there, ask the tough questions. If something doesn't seem right stand your ground and do what you think is best for your dog! :) Renee --- On Mon, 3/1/10, Paula Cooke <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: ____________________________________________________________ Diet Help Reach your goals of being healthier and happier. Click here for diet tips and solutions. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/c?cp=0tn6X4fGUjYTCT76dfbvdAAAJ1GelRymJ9x4HjViBUg-o6cOAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYQAAAAAA=ÿÿ; ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================