Why We're Seeing Sicker Pets Than Ever Before

Send us Fan MailSomething alarming is happening to our pets. Veterinarians across the country are reporting unprecedented levels of chronic illness, cancer, and behavioral issues—even in very young animals. What's behind this troubling trend?DeDe Murcer-Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek dive deep into Colorado's controversial new pet vaccine requirements and what they mean for health-conscious pet parents. Following an alleged rabies outbreak involving rescue puppies, Colorado now mandates rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations for pets visiting groomers, boarding facilities, and shelters. But our hosts raise serious questions about this "outbreak" and whether it's being used to justify pushing more vaccines on our companion animals."I see so many sick and unhealthy pets. I have never seen this many in my career," reports one chiropractor for pets quoted in the episode. Most disturbing is the rising incidence of cancer in extremely young dogs—as young as 18 months—something virtually unheard of in previous generations, regardless of diet quality. As Dr. Jasek points out, "An 18-month-old dog could eat Old Roy and not get cancer at that age." So what's changed?The financial implications are equally concerning. With veterinary bills easily running into thousands of dollars, many families living paycheck to paycheck face impossible choices when their pets develop chronic conditions. This economic pressure often leads to heartbreaking decisions to euthanize or relinquish beloved pets.For pet parents seeking alternatives, the episode explores options including medical exemptions (available with documented health concerns), finding vaccine-free service providers, and most importantly, building foundational health through proper nutrition. Both hosts passionately advocate for raw feeding as the cornerstone of pet wellness, noting the dramatic differences they've observed between pets on processed foods versus natural diets.Ready to take control of your pet's health? Visit rawdogfoodandcompany.com for weekly discounts during "Yappy Hour" Wednesdays and free feeding consultations, or connect with Dr. Jasik at ahavet.com for telemedicine appointments. Because, as our hosts remind us, friends don't let friends feed kibble.Support the showRaw Dog Food and Company  Your Pet's Health is Our BusinessFree 20 Minute Pet Health ConsultDecrease Itching and allergies with this supplement Pure Raw Blends for Healthy Digestion HealthyTreats Pets LoveFollow Us:  Youtube Instagram Facebook Friends Don't Let Friends Feed Kibble