Veterinary Secrets with Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM https://veterinarysecrets.com/ Dog and Cat Health: natural, holistic solutions for healing your pet at home. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:12:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://veterinarysecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-1-32x32.png Veterinary Secrets with Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM https://veterinarysecrets.com/ 32 32 noDog and Cat Health: natural, holistic solutions for healing your pet at home. Dog and Cat Diabetes Diet and Natural Support: What Helps? https://veterinarysecrets.com/dog-and-cat-diabetes-diet-and-natural-support/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/dog-and-cat-diabetes-diet-and-natural-support/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:03:53 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18941 … [Read more]

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Cancer is now one of the leading causes of death in dogs.
Estimates are as high as 1 in 3 dogs developing cancer in their lifetime. That is a hard number to read, and for me, it is very personal. My last three dogs all died of cancer.
So yes,… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/4-dog-feeding-mistakes/feed/ 0 Why Your Dog Keeps Getting UTIs and What May Help https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-your-dog-keeps-getting-utis/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-your-dog-keeps-getting-utis/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:40:39 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18891 Top 5 Home Remedies for Dog Urinary Tract Infections
Is your dog licking her rear more than usual?
Is she straining to urinate, making frequent trips outside, having accidents in the house, or are you seeing blood in her urine?
That could be a urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI.
UTIs are more common in dogs than many… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-your-dog-keeps-getting-utis/feed/ 0 Starting a Raw Food Diet for Dogs and Cats https://veterinarysecrets.com/starting-a-raw-food-diet-for-dogs-and-cats/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/starting-a-raw-food-diet-for-dogs-and-cats/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 11:09:15 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18853 What to Feed, What to Avoid, and How to Do It Safely
The FDA says raw pet food is dangerous and should never be fed.
They point to recalls involving raw food contaminated with bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli.
Then, on the other side, you have thousands of dog and cat parents saying raw food has made a… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/starting-a-raw-food-diet-for-dogs-and-cats/feed/ 2 DMSO for Dogs and Cats: Helpful or Dangerous? https://veterinarysecrets.com/dmso-for-dogs-and-cats/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/dmso-for-dogs-and-cats/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 20:56:20 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18819 What Pet Parents Need to Know About This Controversial Natural Remedy
Is DMSO helpful or dangerous?
If you search online, you will find plenty of warnings telling you never to use it on yourself, your dog, or your cat.
But the truth is more interesting than that.
DMSO, also known as dimethyl sulfoxide, has been used for decades in veterinary… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/dmso-for-dogs-and-cats/feed/ 2 7 Benefits of Melatonin for Dogs and Cats (Vet Explains) https://veterinarysecrets.com/7-benefits-of-melatonin-for-dogs-and-cats-vet-explains/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/7-benefits-of-melatonin-for-dogs-and-cats-vet-explains/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 18:58:07 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18801 Is This Sleep Hormone Helpful or Should We Be Cautious?
The sleep hormone melatonin has now been shown to be helpful for several important pet health conditions, including cancer support, Cushing’s disease, pain, inflammation, anxiety, and sleep problems.
But melatonin is still a hormone.
So it makes sense that some veterinarians are now suggesting more caution when using it.
So… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/7-benefits-of-melatonin-for-dogs-and-cats-vet-explains/feed/ 2 What Dr. Jones Feed His Cat for Long-Term Health: High Moisture, High Protein, Low Carb https://veterinarysecrets.com/what-dr-jones-feed-his-cat/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/what-dr-jones-feed-his-cat/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 19:17:51 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18766 My Top Cat Health Tips for Diet, Teeth, Kidneys, Allergies, and Long-Term Wellness
Our newest cat, Cassian, is an absolute gem.
He is affectionate, social, funny, and yes, he has already had a big impact on our family. He comes downstairs in the morning, jumps up near me while I’m having coffee, curls up, purrs, and acts like he has… [Read more]

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Collagen. You have probably heard a lot about it.
It is in skin creams, human supplements, joint formulas, beauty products, and now pet supplements.
So what is the big deal?
Well, collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It is found in muscles, bones, tendons, skin, blood vessels, cartilage,… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-undenatured-collagen/feed/ 2 Dr Andrew Jones Controversy: What Really Happened and Why I Resigned https://veterinarysecrets.com/dr-andrew-jones-controversy/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/dr-andrew-jones-controversy/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:28:52 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18712 What Really Happened and Why I Chose to Walk Away
I was recently interviewed for a podcast called The Pet Disruptors, hosted by Clayton Payne. Clayton has spent decades in the pet industry and has interviewed many thoughtful people doing important work for animals.
He wanted to know my story.
How did I go from being a young farm kid… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/dr-andrew-jones-controversy/feed/ 0 Why Dog Ear Meds Stop Working and What to Try Instead https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-dog-ear-meds-stop-working/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-dog-ear-meds-stop-working/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 13:45:12 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18675 Resistant Dog Yeast May Be the Reason
You take your dog to the clinic because the ear infection keeps coming back.
The ear is red, itchy, waxy, and probably has that classic dark debris. You are given ear drops, maybe something containing an antifungal like miconazole. You use it exactly as directed.
And nothing happens.
Or worse, the ear gets… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/why-dog-ear-meds-stop-working/feed/ 2 Leaky Gut in Dogs and Cats: Signs, Causes, and the Gut-Healing Plan for Dogs and Cats https://veterinarysecrets.com/leaky-gut-in-dogs-and-cats-signs-causes-and-the-gut-healing-plan-for-dogs-and-cats/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/leaky-gut-in-dogs-and-cats-signs-causes-and-the-gut-healing-plan-for-dogs-and-cats/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 13:50:28 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18650 The Hidden Gut Problem Behind Chronic Diarrhea, Vomiting, Itching, and Inflammation
Does your dog or cat struggle with chronic diarrhea, vomiting, loose stool, itchy skin, arthritis, fatigue, or recurring inflammation?
The real problem may not be the symptom itself.
It may start in the gut.
A growing number of researchers and integrative practitioners now believe that leaky gut syndrome, technically… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/leaky-gut-in-dogs-and-cats-signs-causes-and-the-gut-healing-plan-for-dogs-and-cats/feed/ 0 Fever in Dogs and Cats: Home Care, and When to See the Vet https://veterinarysecrets.com/fever-in-dogs-and-cats-home-care-and-when-to-see-the-vet/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/fever-in-dogs-and-cats-home-care-and-when-to-see-the-vet/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:43 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18620 What You Can Do at Home and When to Get Help
Being sick is not fun. I can personally attest to that.
Night sweats. No energy. Sore throat. That heavy, awful feeling when your body is clearly fighting something.
When your dog or cat has a fever, they are experiencing something very similar. They may feel weak, achy, tired, and… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/fever-in-dogs-and-cats-home-care-and-when-to-see-the-vet/feed/ 0 Can Pets Get Hantavirus? What is HANTAVIRUS, and can it affect our PETS? https://veterinarysecrets.com/can-pets-get-hantavirus/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/can-pets-get-hantavirus/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:03:17 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18574 What Pet Parents Need to Know About Hantavirus, Outdoor Cats, and Rodents
A relatively unusual infectious disease recently made headlines after several people became seriously ill on a cruise ship, and unfortunately, three people died.
The cause was identified as Hantavirus, a rare but serious virus most often linked to wild rodents, especially deer mice. Naturally, that raises an important… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/can-pets-get-hantavirus/feed/ 2 Hantavirus and Pets: Can Dogs or Cats Get It, and How to Stay Safe at Home https://veterinarysecrets.com/hantavirus-and-pets/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/hantavirus-and-pets/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 13:10:09 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18546 Can Dogs and Cats Get It, and Should Pet Parents Be Worried?
An outbreak of disease on a cruise ship recently led to several people becoming seriously ill, and unfortunately, three people dying.
Virologists were able to determine that the illness was caused by an unusual form of Hantavirus, including a strain that appears capable of spreading from person to… [Read more]

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]]> https://veterinarysecrets.com/hantavirus-and-pets/feed/ 2 Fenbendazole for Pet Cancer: The Schedule People Discuss and the Safety Cautions https://veterinarysecrets.com/fenbendazole-for-pets/ https://veterinarysecrets.com/fenbendazole-for-pets/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 12:42:19 +0000 https://veterinarysecrets.com/?p=18514 The Joe Tippens Cancer Protocol: What Pet Parents Should Know About Fenbendazole, CBD, and Curcumin
Cancer prevention is often on my mind because cancer is on the rise, now affecting roughly 1 in 3 pets.
Sadly, I can personally relate. I have had three of my own dogs and cats die from cancer.
Prevention and treatment can be difficult, frustrating,… [Read more]

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