Cali, I try to steer away from "posts gone bad", like this one seems to be headed. I would caution you that some of us are specifically speaking to Lute/Lexie because she has been here a long time, even though she did sign up under a new nickname several months ago. There is history here; we are not being cruel, I promise. And, she did ask. There's one big problem on these forums, and not just Pet Talk. Someone comes here, makes a statement or asks a question, but then the person posting or someone else takes offense that others offer an opinion that differs from theirs and there are hurt feelings. My theory is that if you don't want to hear opinions, other than your own, don't ask to begin with. The same thing goes for your opinion on holistic medicine. You will have some people who don't understand your position. I, frankly, would enjoy knowing more about it, and how you became so confident with it that you no longer seek veterinary attention for your animals. We don't have anyone in our area that I have heard of that practices holistic medicine, and I totally trust my vet in regards to vaccines and medical care for my pets.

Logan