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Science Through the Looking Glass- The Integrative Veterinary Care Journal

Posted on April 1, 2015 by skeptvet

While much of so-called complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), also referred to by the latest marketing buzzword “integrative medicine,” is clearly inconsistent in theory and practice with science and science-based medicine, nevertheless practitioners of CAM like to assume the trappings … Continue reading →

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The 2012 AHVMA Annual Conference: An illustration of Conflicts between Science-Based Medicine and Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Posted on April 1, 2014 by skeptvet

In response to my criticism of individuals offering or promoting alternative medicine for pets, it has been pointed out that the community of such vets is diverse, and that one cannot fairly assume that all share the beliefs or practices … Continue reading →

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Can you own an idea? Hemopet sues Nestle-Purina and Hill’s over Nutrigenomics.

Posted on November 13, 2012 by skeptvet

Intellectual property law is a complex, often bewildering tangle that I make no claim to be deeply conversant with. However, it has always struck me as odd to consider the notion that ideas can be owned. While I understand the … Continue reading →

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Integrating Myths and Nonsense with Standard Advice for Allergic Pets

Posted on September 19, 2011 by skeptvet

I hear a lot of claims from clients about the cause and treatment of their pets’ allergies that sound like myths or misunderstandings to me, and I expect that. Obviously, a huge part of my job is educating my clients. … Continue reading →

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HealthyMouth Water Additive: Does It Help Prevent Dental Disease?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by skeptvet

I am often asked by clients or readers about specific products, and while I certainly can  only investigate a small proportion of all the stuff marketed to pet owners, I try to look at as many of these things as … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 141 Comments

Dr. Gloria Dodd-A Case Study in the Failure of Government Regulation of Veterinary Medicine

Posted on January 6, 2011 by skeptvet

I have written at length about the relationship between unproven, unscientific, and pseudoscientific alternative medicine and the legal and regulatory systems intended to protect the public from quackery (including Medical Licensure, Malpractice Law, and Regulation of Drugs, Supplements, and Homeopathy). … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics, Miscellaneous CAVM | 54 Comments