........unless you've got a really GOOD vet who will tell you the TRUTH! Luckily for me, I learned all of these (and more) along the way and ahead of time (except for the early years of yearly vaccinations, which I also stopped completely as soon as I knew better), so my kids never had to suffer from any of these harsh realities. These are some basics absolutely everyone should be aware of.
10 Things Your Vet. Won't Tell You