Dr. Andrew Jones - Veterinary Secrets

10/14/2026

If your dog takes Apoquel, an accidental overdose is something to take seriously.

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10/12/2026

If your cat is frequently urinating, straining in the litter box, licking their ge****ls, passing blood in the urine, or suddenly peeing outside the litter box, FLUTD may be the reason.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease is common in cats and can be very painful.
The important part is recognizing the signs early and understanding what may be affecting your cat’s bladder.

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Cat urinary problems may mean FLUTD, cystitis, stress, or bladder inflammation. Learn warning signs, food tips, and natural bladder support.

10/12/2026

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10/11/2026

Rabies Is Rising Among Wild Animals. Does Your Pet Need Another Vaccine?

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10/10/2026

My dog ate a grape. Is this an emergency?

Yes, treat grape or raisin ingestion as a potential emergency.

Even small amounts can cause serious kidney injury in some dogs, although many dogs who eat grapes may appear completely fine.

The problem is that we cannot easily predict which dogs will react.

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Dog ate a grape? Learn why grapes can be toxic, what symptoms to watch for, when vomiting may help, and when to call your vet.

10/09/2026

RABIES OUTBREAKS IN WILDLIFE: DOES YOUR DOG OR CAT NEED ANOTHER RABIES VACCINE?

Rabies is back in the headlines. The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory after reporting a 17% increase in questions about human exposure to rabid or potentially rabid animals during July and August compared to last year, and the USDA is preparing its annual airdrop of about 6.5 million rabies vaccine sachets for wildlife in the Southeast.

A recent case in Minnesota shows why rabies awareness matters. A cow in Brown County tested positive, 13 cows were quarantined, and nine people were advised to get post-exposure treatment. The owner first found the heifer lying flat with her head down. A veterinarian examined her and the owner gave oral medication with bare hands, and the next day a second veterinarian also gave oral medication without gloves. A third veterinarian euthanized her after obvious neurological signs developed, including uncoordinated hind legs, high-stepping, vocalizing, excessive salivation, and a high fever. That's what makes rabies different from many diseases: by the time the signs are obvious, exposure may have already happened.

Rabies is serious, but in practice the chance of your dog or cat ever getting it is extremely low. More than 90% of reported animal cases are in wildlife, and with roughly 130 million dogs and cats in North America, the incidence in pets is about 0.003%. Your pet is far more likely to develop an immune, degenerative, metabolic, or cancer-related disease.

The rabies vaccine is one of the more potent veterinary vaccines, and it has been associated with:

🐾 Autoimmune diseases
🐾 Hemolytic anemia
🐾 Polyarthritis
🐾 Thyroid disease
🐾 Anaphylactic shock
🐾 Epilepsy
🐾 Vaccine injection site cancer (fibrosarcoma)
🐾 Polyneuropathy, affecting muscles and nerves

Most pets won't have a reaction, but when the disease risk is extremely low and the vaccine can have serious side effects, I want pet parents to think carefully. Here's my approach:

🐾 Wait until your pet is 6 months old for the first rabies vaccine
🐾 Don't combine it with other vaccines
🐾 Don't give it if your pet is sick in any way
🐾 Consider a rabies titer at 1 year, and only revaccinate if the titer isn't protective. Dr. Ronald Schultz's studies showed dogs with rabies immunity 7 years after vaccination
🐾 Give it as infrequently as your pet's real exposure risk allows

The American Animal Hospital Association recommends rabies vaccines for all pets, even indoor ones, in case a bat gets into the house. I understand that concern, but I wouldn't vaccinate my own indoor cat, and I'd give my dog limited rabies vaccines.

Is rabies the biggest health threat to most pets? For most dogs and cats, no. Your pet is far more likely to develop immune disease, degenerative disease, metabolic disease, chronic inflammation, or cancer.

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10/09/2026

If your dog is suddenly peeing more often, straining, leaking urine, licking their ge****ls, or you notice blood in the urine, a UTI may be the reason.

UTIs can be uncomfortable, but there are natural remedies that may help ease discomfort and support bladder health.

The first step is knowing what you’re dealing with.

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Dog UTI symptoms and home remedies: learn signs like frequent urination, blood, licking, and what may help support bladder health.

10/09/2026

Rabies is serious, and rising wildlife cases naturally make pet parents concerned.

But does every dog or cat automatically need another rabies vaccine?

I think it’s worth looking at your pet’s individual risk, vaccine history, and whether another dose is really necessary.

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10/08/2026

CAN PROBIOTICS HELP YOUR DOG OR CAT HAVE BETTER TEETH AND GUMS?

In practice I kept noticing that two dogs on the same diet, chewing the same things, could have completely different mouths. My dog Tula chewed well but built tartar quickly after each dental cleaning, while Lewis inhaled his food and had very little dental disease. I think the bacteria in the mouth are a big part of the story.

🐾 The mouth has its own microbiome. When harmful bacteria take over, you may see bad breath, red gums, plaque, tartar, and gingivitis. Because oral inflammation can affect the rest of the body, I take dental health seriously.

🐾 Oral probiotics have to stay in the mouth to help. If they're swallowed right away, they may support the gut but not the gums. That's why I look for pet-specific strains plus ingredients that help them stick around.

🐾 Dr. Jones' Ultimate Oral Health Formula includes 3 probiotic strains (L. rhamnosus, L. plantarum, and Strep. thermophilus) with 1.75 billion CFUs per scoop. It also has Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed for plaque support, CoQ10 for gum health, zinc for gum inflammation, and MCC to help the probiotics stay on the gums.

🐾 Probiotics don't replace dental care. They can be a useful part of a home care plan, but loose teeth, bleeding gums, drooling, a broken tooth, facial swelling, or refusing food all call for a visit to your vet.

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10/08/2026

Not every cat needs the exact same vaccine plan.

A 100% indoor cat like Cassian has a very different risk than an outdoor cat who hunts, fights, and is exposed to other animals.

With newer feline vaccine guidelines recommending more vaccines, including FeLV as a core vaccine, I think it’s worth asking:

What does this specific cat actually need based on risk?

Read more: https://veterinarysecrets.com/felv-vaccine-for-indoor-cats/

FeLV vaccine for indoor cats may not be needed if exposure risk is low. Learn FeLV, rabies, boosters, risks, and vaccine questions to ask.