The Vaccine Controversy: Why the Veterinary Industry Wants to Silence Dr. Jean Dodds and others like her.
A Battle Over Science or Profit?
For decades, pet owners have blindly trusted veterinarians to provide the best medical care for their animals. But what happens when science contradicts the status quo?
Dr. Jean Dodds, a veterinarian and researcher, has spent years advocating for individualized vaccine protocols, arguing that over-vaccination harms pets and serves no medical purpose. For this, she has been ridiculed, dismissed, and even accused of practicing without a license.
Why? Because her research threatens a billion-dollar industry that profits not from keeping pets healthy, but from keeping them on an endless cycle of unnecessary medical treatments.
This article explores the hidden profit motives behind veterinary vaccination schedules, how Big Vet and Big Pharma control the narrative, and why pet owners must start asking questions before blindly following recommendations.
1. The Economics of Over-Vaccination: Who Profits?
Vaccines are among the highest-margin services in veterinary medicine. Unlike surgeries, which require expensive equipment, skilled labor, and extended recovery times, vaccines are:
Cheap to produce
Quick to administer
Require no follow-up care
Guaranteed repeat business (annual boosters = recurring revenue)
Many corporate veterinary hospitals rely on vaccines as a primary revenue stream, often bundling them with unnecessary procedures or wellness plans to pad profits.
Veterinarians Answer to Shareholders, Not Pet Owners
The corporatization of veterinary medicine has fundamentally changed the way care is delivered.
Vets used to own their own clinics. Their focus was patient health and long-term relationships with pet owners.
Now, most vet clinics are owned by corporations like Mars, Inc., JAB Holdings, and Covetrus. These multinational conglomerates answer to investors—not pet owners.
Veterinarians working under corporate ownership are pressured to meet revenue quotas and sell high-margin products like:
Unnecessary yearly vaccine boosters
Expensive prescription diets (made by the same corporations that own the vet clinics)
Costly diagnostics and procedures that may not be necessary
One vet from a corporate-owned clinic anonymously reported: "We get performance reviews based on how much revenue we bring in—not on how well we care for animals."
That means your vet is financially incentivized to vaccinate as often as possible—whether your pet needs it or not.
2. What Dr. Jean Dodds & Dr. Ronald Schultz Discovered About Vaccines
Dr. Jean Dodds has spent decades researching vaccine safety and alternative protocols. She argues that:
🚫 Annual boosters for core vaccines are not necessary.
🚫 Over-vaccination can trigger autoimmune diseases, allergies, and chronic inflammation.
🚫 Titers (blood tests that measure immunity) can replace unnecessary boosters.
🚫 Small breed dogs are at higher risk of vaccine reactions.
Dr. Ronald Schultz, one of the world’s leading veterinary immunologists, supports this stance, stating:
“Once immunity to a virus is established... it is long-lasting and, in most cases, lifelong.”
His lifelong immunity studies show that many core vaccines (like distemper and parvo) last 7-15 years—yet vets continue pushing yearly shots for profit.
3. The Pushback: How the Industry Silences Vets Who Challenge the System
When a veterinarian questions industry norms, they don’t just face skepticism—they face outright censorship and career sabotage.
🔴 Dr. Dodds was attacked and discredited for her views on vaccine safety.
🔴 Holistic vets who question over-vaccination are ridiculed and labeled “quacks.”
🔴 In 2021, the California Veterinary Medical Board issued a cease-and-desist order against Dr. Dodds, accusing her of practicing without a license.
This wasn’t about protecting pets—it was about shutting her down for challenging the status quo.
The same tactics are used against any vet who dares to question Big Vet’s financial interests.
4. What Vets Won’t Tell You About Vaccine Risks
Most pet owners are never informed about the potential risks of vaccines—even though adverse reactions are well-documented in veterinary literature.
Autoimmune Disorders: Overstimulation of the immune system can trigger IMHA, thyroid disease, and arthritis.
Cancer at Injection Sites: Vaccine-associated sarcomas (VAS) have been documented in cats.
Neurological Damage: Some vaccines have been linked to seizures, behavior changes, and neurological inflammation.
Chronic Allergies & Skin Issues: A growing number of dogs develop severe itching, ear infections, and food sensitivities after vaccination.
And yet, these risks are rarely disclosed.
Wouldn’t it make sense to test for immunity before injecting more vaccines into an already protected animal?
Wouldn’t it be more ethical to inform pet owners about titers rather than pushing unnecessary boosters?
5. Taking Back Control of Your Pet’s Health
If you’re feeling uneasy about the financial motives behind pet vaccines, you should. But there’s good news—you have choices as a pet owner.
*Demand Titer Testing- Ask for a titer test before agreeing to a booster. If your pet already has antibodies, they don’t need another shot.
*Find an Independent Vet- Avoid corporate-owned vet clinics that prioritize shareholder profits over your pet’s health. Seek out integrative, holistic, or privately owned practices.
Question Everything
Why are vaccines recommended annually when studies show they last years?
Why are pet owners pressured into unnecessary procedures with no informed consent?
Why is questioning vaccine safety met with hostility instead of open discussion?
Your pet’s health should not be dictated by corporate profit margins.
Conclusion: Follow the Money, Not the Fear
Veterinarians who challenge industry norms are discredited—not because they are wrong, but because they threaten the bottom line.
Dr. Jean Dodds, Dr. Ronald Schultz, and countless other holistic veterinarians are not anti-vaccine—they are pro-informed choice and against unnecessary medical interventions that serve corporate profits, not animal health.
It’s time to ask the hard questions.
Because real science doesn’t suppress debate—it welcomes it.
Key Takeaways
✔ The veterinary industry profits from annual boosters, despite science proving they aren’t always necessary.
✔ Big corporations own most vet clinics, meaning vets answer to shareholders, not pet owners.
✔ Dr. Jean Dodds and Dr. Ronald Schultz’s research shows that many vaccines provide long-term immunity.
✔ Over-vaccination can lead to autoimmune disorders, allergies, and chronic illness.
✔ Titer tests are a safer, evidence-based alternative to unnecessary boosters.
🐾 Your pet’s health is in your hands. Choose wisely.
References
Dodds, W.J. (2001). Vaccine Issues for the Feline and Canine Patient. Proceedings of the AHVMA.
Moore, G.E., DeSantis-Kerr, A.C., Guptill, L.F., Glickman, N.W., & Glickman, L.T. (2005). Adverse events diagnosed within three days of vaccine administration in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 227(7), 1102–1108.
Schultz, R.D., Ford, R.B., Olsen, J., Scott, F.W., & Duncan, J.R. (1999). Challenge studies to determine duration of immunity for canine and feline vaccines: Summary and conclusions. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 215(10), 1401–1402.
Twark, L., & Dodds, W.J. (2000). Clinical use of serum parvovirus and distemper virus antibody titers for determining revaccination strategies in healthy dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 217(7), 1021–1024.
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary medical advice. (the Irony)
Always consult with a trusted holistic veterinarian regarding vaccination decisions.
The Holistic Pet Collective