Even with healthy, well-selected animals, there comes a day when you have to call the vet.

And when that moment comes, most of us aren’t nearly as prepared as we could be.

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and veterinarian, Dr. Patrick Jones of The Homegrown Herbalist, to talk through what every homesteader should know before picking up the phone.

We discuss:

• The importance of signalment (age, breed, sex, pregnancy status)
• Why taking a temperature can immediately narrow down a diagnosis
• The questions your vet is likely to ask
• What details matter most in an emergency
• How good observation can improve care and reduce stress

This is one of those practical, real-life conversations that helps you feel equipped instead of overwhelmed.

If you raise livestock or have animals on your homestead, this episode will give you simple, actionable steps to be ready when something goes wrong.

For more information (or to watch my interview with Doc Jones), visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/things-to-know-before-calling-the-vet/

For more from Dr. Jones, visit: https://homegrownherbalist.net

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Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction
2:57 - Farmhouse Teas
5:57 - Main Topic

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