Unfortunately, I don’t agree that “the information is legit.” The recommendations Dr. Jones makes are a hodgepodge to be sure, with some accurate and legitimate information. But the bulk of the “secrets” are unproven, such as the many folk remedies, herbs and supplements he recommends, or outright quackery such as homeopathy. Some of these treatments may be dangerous in themselves, and they are likely to delay appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

While I agree there are lots of things that can happen to our pets that don’t require a visit to the vet, it is also hazardous to suggest as he does that people should be confident in evaluating and treating their own pets when they are sick. He suggests checking a male cat’s bladder by palpation to see if he is obstructed, and I’ve seen owners rupture their cat’s bladder doing this. He recommends giving activated charcoal for an upset stomach, which is only going to make things worse if your dog has a foreign body obstructing his or her intestines. He recommends treating a red, irritated eye with tea, whih isn’t going to help if the ey is red due to glaucoma, which will rapidly cause blindness if not diagnosed and treated.

http://www.craftycreatures.com/healthypets/articles/assets/howtreatpet.pdf

The strategy of marketing his book as a way to avoid veterinary treatment is not just cheesy, it’s potentially dangerous, and the specific advice he offers is often nonsense. While some things can be treated at home, and not all the things he suggests are inappropriate, on balance I still think his book is a goood example of veterinary quackery to be wary of.