The mission and philosophy of NTVS is to provide pet owners options in the treatment of their animals. We are dedicated to providing these options through the combination of alternative and complementary medicine with conventional medicine.
We believe that incorporating all reasonable therapies or systems of medicine together provides the veterinarian with the most ability to treat and prevent disease. This type of veterinary care focuses on the whole animal and disease prevention - not just on the treatment and suppression of symptoms.
NTVS is located at 6614 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37205. You can call us at 615.750.2248, email us at [email protected], or chat with us at www.franklintnvet.com. We also offer telemedicine consults and second opinions to clients in all 50 states and even outside the USA.
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What are the ratios of vinegar/water please?
Typically 1:1 ratio. However if the ear is really irritated review this blog article for more information it has more detail on how to treat your dog's ears. franklintnvet.com/apple-cider-vinegar-home-remedy-for-dog-ear-infection/
She acts like its no big deal she hurt her dog...maybe she shouldnt have ot own a dog...not funny the poor animal is hurting and can not sit, poop, etc...as she laughs...
I just took my yorkie to his yearly checkup and shots. His abdomen is swelled and hes acting normal. He has a tumor so is on vetmedin and 2 other heart medications. The vet did a ultra sound and said no fluid build up. Im still a little worried about it though. Any thoughts?
Since it's tricky to diagnose though comments, it's best to schedule a telemedicine consultation with Dr. Smith. This way he can learn the specifics on your sweet Yorkie and provide a second opinion. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
Thank you for this video. I have been battling with not bloody diarrhea but blood on solid stool. My small dog, who is a very picky eater, will have a firm stools but they will have either bright flecks of blood in them or as streaks on the outside. Sometimes he will poop and then have blood drips. This throws me into a whirlwind of emotions. This happens about every three weeks. I have taken him to the vet loads of times and they told me he is fine and prescribe a food for him but he won’t eat it….this dog 😢
You're welcome. We have a whole video playlist about Dog Diarrhea, kzread.info/head/PLV7VpxeKVC-yQGAgM8PawLPAZAegn0vM5&feature=shared
Thank you. This is great information. We want to strengthen our active one year old golden retriever's back and hind legs (which seem a little weak). He loves to swim, does that help strengthen his back and his hind legs?
Thank you for the compliment! Swimming is a great choice because the water provides resistance for your dog's back and leg muscles without providing forces from impact that would stress the joints. And, it's a great way to stay cool and avoid hot pavement this time of year.
My poor pup had his first ea infection that’s what I’m guessing it is by everything I’m reading about I’m taking them tomorrow morning to the vet. Hopefully they can see him at some vinegar and water for now. I just hope to God it’s nothing worse than that he’s ears are clean. He gets groomed twice a month, so I hope for the best😢 ❤
It's good that you tried vinegar and water, but it's even better that you're seeing your vet tomorrow morning for a professional opinion! Wishing you the best of luck for a good vet visit. It sounds like you take great care of your pup by providing regular vet care and regular grooming. Lucky boy!
great advice
Sir, what about the booster shots? Every 4 weeks for new puppies, they say?
Yes, to protect the puppies who are still building their immune system, boosters are important.
Indoor cats can still escape, thats why you also microchip them.
Yes, it’s really recommended for all pets.
Thanks ...!
As there is no stopper and the dog can strangle itself, this is plain animal abuse.
Our veterinary staff is trained in using this leash properly. It is to prevent the animals from coming out of their collars or harnesses and getting loose either in the clinic or on the busy road.
Add a 2nd ring to it, and BOOM Double D-Ring belt/strap but in this case Double D-Ring leash. Double D-Ring dates back to Romans for belts, to modern day for motorcycle helmets to stay on neck in a crash, and hey.. it could be used for dogs even. Double D-Ring would allow the leash to NOT tighten down at all like a lot of people fear, while still being as easy to slip on as it currently is.
crates are illegal in many places In the world and super cruel no thanks
It's an individual choice. Crates benefit dogs for many reasons and many dogs find their crate their safe space to chill out and have alone time.
Ty, ty, ty!!! I will be in touch. I WILL Donate💙💖💜💙💖💜
I had a long haired, Border Collie, and she was a machine! She would out hike me in brutal heat, and she lived to be 18. She did cling to every shadow and laid down in every stream.
We have a petite (short and slim), but muscular pitty who just tore her ACL and meniscus. She's 45 pounds and all muscle, but she's a gentle, not very active dog. We're going to follow up with our vet in 3-4 weeks.
Good luck.
@@MarcSmithveterinarian Thanks! I hope she can heal up. She's 7.
My dad's a veterinarian and has been in private practice for 41 years now. He's burned out because he's old and tired. He still loves the job, but is working 14+ hours a day for the last ten years and it's not sustainable any longer. All the other clinics in the area have closed for various reasons so my dad services a community of about 20,000. It's crazy. He's ready to retire and sell the business, in case you know anyone wanting to own a practice! It's a very large building with modern equipment and could easily support 4 vets at the least.
The burnout is real. I hope your dad finds relief and balance soon.
My corgi tore her ACL, and we have treated with swim therapy. Much cheaper than the TPLO surgery, she's lost weight and has streghthened accesory muscles. We're almost 2 years out and she's doing great.
That is awesome!!
We only take ours out in the early morning, make sure we have plenty of water, minimum exercise, carry rubbing alcohol and they wear cooling vests. I keep an extremely close eye on them. We do a lot of mental stimulation inside with the AC during the hot months. I do get a lot of flack from people about being overprotective. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Sounds like a good plan.
I need to send you my dogs xrays to help diagnose i have no specialist her can you help
Dr Smith gives second opinions through telemedicine consultations. Contact our office to arrange an appointment. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
My cat has lost all his hair on his back legs and backside. I wonder if hes allergic to somwthing too
Could be allergies. Best to get it looked at by your veterinarian.
Do grain free food. Cats should not have grains, as they are carnivores❤
ratio of water to apple cider vinegar?!? What kind of
1:1 ratio, or if it stings to much, 2 parts water to one part apple cider vinegar. Please review this blog post, it has more detail on how to treat your dog's ears. franklintnvet.com/apple-cider-vinegar-home-remedy-for-dog-ear-infection/
I just saw a drake stan say, "kendrick and his fans are avoiding it like he dodges his kids." I was like ???? Who are the kids on the album? Was that for show? And we all heard Hart part 6. Idk what you're smoking to think it needed a response
Great way to cause an ear infection right there.. all it takes is a single drop in a bad spot to cause issues. I’m shocked any vet would advise to perform this on their own pet, so careless!
Please review this blog post, it has more detail on how to treat your dog's ears. franklintnvet.com/apple-cider-vinegar-home-remedy-for-dog-ear-infection/
@@MarcSmithveterinarian if your putting fluid into their canal it should always have a dissolving agent, didn’t mean to step on your toes it was just a cringy thought that it wasn’t mentioned
@@Gius_13 It's best to work one-on-one with your vet if you have concerns about your pet. The acidic nature of vinegar makes it a dissolving agent and kills bacteria. We know of many dogs who have tried every antibiotic to cure an ear infection with no success. It was when they used a 1:1 ratio of ACV and water that the infection cleared up. Our blog article details when and how to use this solution on a pet.
My dog is dealing with the exact same issue other than diarrhea. We’ve tried everything, blood work, urine test, x-ray, ultrasound, and still nothing. We’re struggling to afford more tests when everything is coming up negative. This endoscopy is our next option which costs $3000 and our fear is they won’t find anything and if they did, it’s looking really hard for us to even afford a treatment when it’s already costing us thousands. Shes been this sick for a year, we’re mentally exhausted and it breaks me everyday seeing her suffering. I’m trying to learn as much as I can from other peoples experiences to guide us in the right direction. Would it be okay to ask what the results were for this dogs issue? It would help so much giving us an idea, we are so lost.
So sorry to hear that you are struggling to find the right treatment to your sweet dog. This video was recorded almost a year ago, so I'm not sure of the current status. It might be best for you to schedule a telemedicine consultation with Dr. Smith. He is often called upon to give a second opinion. This way he can learn the specifics about your dog's history. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
Additionally, here are a few videos about how Telemedicine appointments work. www.youtube.com/@MarcSmithveterinarian/search?query=Telemedicine
You should NEVER POUR ANYTHING IN YOUR DOGS EARS!!!! Use a swab to gentle clean it. You could damage the ears and cause terrible issues with the dogs health!
Please review this blog post, it has more detail on how to treat your dog's ears. franklintnvet.com/apple-cider-vinegar-home-remedy-for-dog-ear-infection/
wait please say your joking cinnamon is poisonous to dogs. that is the same as you eating lead paint please stop doing this
Less than 1 teaspoon spread throughout these apple treats is non-toxic. www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cinnamon/
Why does he look unhappy though
hes old
@@itunesaccount760 OUCH! He's not that old!
Red light therapy too . As a massage therapist im liking this
that is cool bet bro loves you
Can you give them hormones?
When? Please clarify.
My dog has some redness on the exterior portion of the inner ear, and is shaking his head. I assume this is the outer infection I have read about probably. This would be the way to deal with this I assume or should I be taking it to a vet? It wasn't red a few days ago so it's fresh, but he is experiencing discomfort.
It's always best to take your dog to the vet anytime you have a concern like this.
@@MarcSmithveterinarian I appreciate the response. I had given him an extremely diluted wash with the apple cider vinegar as you had shown yesterday. And after the expected response, and having to promise him I put the bottle away (probably stung a bit) before he would come back up on the deck, the ear dried up, looked less angry and he hasn't been shaking his head at all. I am going to monitor the area and if there is no improvement I will take him this week. Thank you.
@@BeaverZer0 That's awesome. So glad the diluted liquid brought some relief to your pup.
Can this be used daily?
@@TheJazzie44 Yes
Perfect thank you!
You’re welcome.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Crows are having a feast, and maybe other large birds.
Yes! The squirrels like the cicadas too.
Bonjour Dr Smith. Je vis en France. Il y a quelques années j’ai failli perdre ma petite levrette d’Italie suite à un vaccin de leptospirose, elle a déclaré les jours suivants une hépatite doublée d’une pancréatite. Depuis je ne veux plus vacciner mes chiens pour cette maladie, mais je vivais en ville avec balade en campagne et dans des parcs. Depuis peu à la campagne, le vétérinaire insiste pour faire le vaccin à mes chiens. Ce que je refuse pour le moment. L’autre jour pendant la vaccination de base que je ne fais que tous les trois ans, il a fait le vaccin lepto à ma petite chienne sans me le dire et sans mon accord. J’étais furieuse et j’ai tremblé pendant plusieurs jours après. Mes chiens ne boivent pas dans les flaques, ne se baignent pas, ne chassent pas, donc le risque est limité. Par contre ils mangent parfois quelques brins d’herbe. Bien sûr il y a les petits rongeurs, parfois un hérisson… qui peuvent passer dans le jardin, mais ont ils un risque uniquement en mangeant un peu d’herbe? Ici en France les vétérinaires ne sont pas ouverts à la discussion sur ce sujet. Pouvez vous m’aider? Merci beaucoup par avance et merci pour vos vidéos. Pascale
Je suis désolé que votre chien ait reçu le vaccin contre la lepto sans votre permission. Pour votre situation, il est préférable de parler directement avec le Dr Smith. Parles-tu anglais? Si tel est le cas, il est disponible pour des consultations de télémédecine, en semaine, sauf le mercredi, après 16h30 CST. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
@@MarcSmithveterinarian je ne parle pas assez bien l’anglais. 😞 Merci pour votre réponse.🙏🏻
Oooh my small dog beats her ear every 10 minutes
Give this a try, see if it helps.
Thanks for the good info i have a dog that continously eats stuff she shouldnt. Its a farm area so impossible to monitor 24 7 but shes been fine and ive managed not to freak out completely. My vet has determined its just inflamation every time and i now feel like i have so much trust for you guys.
Thank you. Dr. Smith is always a phone call away. He schedules Telemedicine consultations most afternoons, franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
damn bruh u clocked the cat
You should only be giving thimerasol free rabies.
Anyone else feel like this vet wanted to do some breeding of his own? 😂😂😂😂
Hey man I need ur feed back on my 5 month old puppy she’s lots of blood in her stool and throwing up white foam mind you too she tested negative for Parvol
Oh my. Best to contact our office for a Telemedicine consultation with Dr. Smith. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
We adopted our Golden retriever, Millie, aged seven and a half on the second of February 2024. I almost immediately located a small lump on her back. We took her to the vet on 14th March, by which time the lump had grown significantly and was looking very nasty, together with another twenty or so smaller lesions on her back and neck. The vet told us that it could be Lymphoma and we all agreed that if it was the worst case, we would not consider chemotherapy as it is too harsh on any dog. Most dogs don’t last more than four to six months after diagnosis. Some much less. He operated on the following Thursday (March 21) and removed approximately half of the lesions. On the previous Monday (18th) we had commenced her on a course of Ivermectin which we got from our local farm produce store. This was our decision. Thursday 21st March, Lymphoma was confirmed. 2nd April, sutures removed. Most of the remaining lesions had fallen off, leaving just 2. Millie had healed from the operation in an incredible manner. Our vet was amazed. Follow up by the vet was on 15th April by which time the remaining lesions had fallen off. The vet just kept looking at her and said he had never seen this before. Today is the 5th May and Millie is going from strength to strength. Everyone who knows her and her story (quite a lot of people) are delighted and amazed. What we don't know is how long she should be on Ivermectin, what the dose should be and where we go from here. Millie is also on a no carb diet and will remain on it. Any advice would be appreciated.
That's great to hear that Millie is improving! I'd recommend a Telemedicine Consultation with Dr. Marc Smith so that he can learn the details about Millie. Dr. Smith often has Telemedicine consultations where he gives a second opinion on a case, or discusses holistic/Eastern medicine options to aid in healing a pet. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
What about regenerative stem cell? Specifically AniCell biotech? I have a golden Irish that is 7 and has a partially torn acl.
I'd recommend a Telemedicine Consultation with Dr. Marc Smith so that he can learn the details about your dog. Dr. Smith often has Telemedicine consultations where he gives a second opinion on a case, or discusses holistic/Eastern/Alternative medicine options to aid in healing a pet. franklintnvet.com/contact-marc-smith/
@@MarcSmithveterinarian thank you so much for the recommendation for Kenly! I will definitely contact him. I have been doing so much research I am 😵💫. I live in a rural area with limited treatment options for her. She is getting around a little too good and acting like nothing is wrong and zero pain at this point. I gave her meloxidyl for 2 weeks but I have stopped the medication. I know better than to think she is completely healed and I am taking full precautions to avoid her tearing the entire ACL and have her on a strict diet to lose 5 lbs since I am forcing her to be less active. Also doing massages and stretching daily and will let her swim next week in the pool if she is still doing this well. 🙏🤗
Thanks for the advice.
You bet!
Could your dog have a lipoma on its throat underneath its chin?
Yes, a dog can have a lipoma anywhere, often under the chin. Having them removed is a cosmetic choice, unless it is big and causing some sort of problem for the dog. Take a look at our blog article, it explains a product that we sell (and links to), Phlegm Fat Formula, which helps reduce fatty tumors. franklintnvet.com/pet-obesity-and-fatty-tumors/
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Gets into peoples wells as well thanks to dirty beavers and can make people very sick and even kill them!
GREAT VIDEO. What parts water and ACV?
It's generally 1:1, however if the ear is very irritated, do 2 parts water to 1 part ACV.
😂😅 but seriously it is usually because the dog has a massive dose straight up. Not the required amount, that is why a pet owner will spin out hard and think the dog has been bitten by a snake or eaten a cane toad or something, ha what a coincidence. But in a day or two the dog is usually back to normal with zero side effects.