I am very sorry your dog was ill and put to sleep. Some vaccinations are absolutely necessary for the good of dogs, and rabies vaccination is required by law. You don't need to go to a holistic vet to determine which vaccinations will be given.
I work with my regular vet to determine which vaccination schedule I am comfortable with.
Regarding food, I see a lot of people whose intentions are good, but their dislike or fear of commercial dog food ends up causing great harm. The same applies to vet care. Good intentions that lead to poor choices in care because of fear of something being "unnatural" or "unholistic."
People who homecook for their dogs or who choose not to use 'conventional' health care need to be particularly vigilant in having their dogs tested regularly to make sure all body systems are working properly. I'm not opposed to homecooking or home remedies (I do a little myself), but they require extra care and consideration.
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