They say trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.

But is this true?

Or is trust something we were conditioned to give freely without ever demanding proof?

From childhood, we are taught to trust without question—trust the system, trust the experts, trust the authorities. We never stop to ask: Have they earned it?

Blind Trust in the System

I used to trust that commercial pet food companies had my dog’s best interest at heart, that each bag of kibble had been rigorously tested and formulated to nourish—not just sustain. I trusted that veterinarians, with their years of training, knew exactly how to keep animals thriving. I assumed that their recommendations for vaccines, dewormers, flea and tick preventatives, and prescription diets were all rooted in sound science and care.

I trusted.

When my veterinarian told me that raw feeding was dangerous, I believed them. When they told me that annual boosters were essential for my dog’s immunity, I didn’t question it. When they handed me a bag of prescription kibble filled with corn, soy, and byproducts, I assumed it must be the best option.

I trusted.

But trust wasn’t broken in a second. It eroded—slowly, painfully—as reality began to sink in.

The Red Pill of Pet Care

What do you mean kibble is ultra-processed and devoid of true nutrients? 😳
What do you mean synthetic vitamins in pet food aren’t bioavailable? 😱
What do you mean flea and tick preventatives contain neurotoxins? 🥴
What do you mean my vet was never actually trained in nutrition? 🤦🏻‍♀️
What do you mean gut health is destroyed by antibiotics and dewormers? 🤯
What do you mean prescription diets are filled with cheap fillers and synthetic additives? 😡

But I thought…
But I was told…
But I trusted…

And suddenly, I couldn’t anymore.

Because every time I uncovered another lie, another half-truth, another conflict of interest, the trust I had so willingly given was chipped away until there was nothing left.

I had to face the harsh reality: I had entrusted my dog’s health to a system that does not prioritize wellness—it manages disease.

The Truth About Kibble and Convenience

For years, I believed that feeding kibble was a responsible choice, that it had been formulated by experts who knew what was best for my dog. But when I looked deeper, I realized that pet food companies are not nutrition experts—they are corporations. Their goal is not to extend the lifespan of our pets but to sell products.

Pet food is built for convenience, not health. It is processed at high temperatures, stripping it of its natural nutrients. The synthetic vitamins sprayed on afterward are no substitute for real food. The ingredient lists are filled with byproducts, grains, and artificial additives—all things a carnivore was never meant to eat.

And yet, we were told to trust.

Trust that kibble is complete and balanced.
Trust that the bags labeled “veterinarian recommended” must be superior.
Trust that the same companies producing cheap, corn-filled pet food are somehow committed to the well-being of our animals.

The Truth About Veterinary Medicine

I wanted to believe that veterinarians were the gatekeepers of animal health, that their advice was built on knowledge, ethics, and experience. But then I learned the truth—most veterinarians receive less than a week of formal education on nutrition. And that education? It’s provided by the very pet food companies profiting from their recommendations.

Veterinary schools don’t teach the principles of species-appropriate diets. They don’t educate students on the long-term effects of over-vaccination, pharmaceutical dependency, or chemical-laden preventatives. Instead, they are trained to treat symptoms rather than address root causes.

A dog with allergies? Here’s a steroid.
A dog with an upset stomach? Here’s a prescription kibble.
A dog with joint pain? Here’s a lifetime supply of NSAIDs.

No one asks: Why is this happening in the first place?

The answer is often diet, toxicity, and unnecessary medical interventions. But the system does not benefit from prevention—it profits from perpetual treatment.

The Truth About Vaccines, Medications, and Toxins

I used to believe that annual boosters were necessary. That flea and tick preventatives were just “part of responsible pet ownership.” That dewormers were the safest way to keep parasites at bay.

But then I started asking questions.

Why do we continue to vaccinate dogs annually when immunity lasts for years—if not for life?
Why do we apply toxic pesticides to our dogs’ skin every month without question?
Why do we deworm blindly without ever confirming the presence of parasites?

Now, I titer test rather than blindly vaccinate. I want to know if immunity is still intact before injecting my dog with something unnecessary. Immunity doesn’t disappear overnight, and the immune system isn’t something that needs to be artificially rebooted every year like a computer.

I choose informed decision-making over blind compliance.

And so, I stopped trusting.

Rebuilding Trust the Right Way

If trust takes forever to repair, then I will not give it freely anymore.

Now, I trust only in nature, in biology, in creation. I trust in the body’s ability to heal when given the right tools. I trust in species-appropriate diets, in balance without artificial interference, in nurturing rather than suppressing.

I trust myself. I trust God.

I no longer look to corporations, regulatory agencies, or profit-driven industries to tell me what is best for my dogs. I listen to instinct. I observe nature. I return to the wisdom that was lost in the noise of modern convenience.

And in doing so, I am never disappointed.

Choosing a Different Path

This is why I follow Natural Rearing. Not because I was told to, but because I sought the truth and could no longer deny it.

• I choose raw, whole foods because nature never intended carnivores to eat processed kibble.
• I choose to titer test rather than blindly vaccinate because true immunity is not dictated by a schedule.
• I choose natural preventatives over toxic flea and tick treatments because I refuse to compromise my dog’s health for the sake of convenience.
• I choose herbs, glandular therapy, and real food solutions over pharmaceuticals whenever possible.
• I choose to educate myself rather than blindly trust a system that has failed too many pets.

And I will continue choosing these things, not because it is the easy path, but because it is the right path.

Trust must be earned. And when it comes to my dogs, I will never again give it freely to those who have not proven themselves worthy.

I keep it simple, and I am never disappointed. I recommend it. 😊🐾