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Colloidal Silver- Colorful Snake Oil but not Medicine

Posted on December 4, 2017 by skeptvet

Introduction Colloidal silver illustrates many of the classic characteristics of quack alternative medicines. It has a history of mainstream use based on tradition and theory, but it was abandoned by science-based medicine in favor of safer and more effective treatments. … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 11 Comments

Hate Mail- 2023 Edition

Posted on April 30, 2023 by skeptvet

Back in February, I announced that I had received the VIN Veritas Award in recognition of my efforts to promote science-based pet health and combat misinformation about veterinary medicine. Subsequent to that announcement, I have also received a lot of kind and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

Happy 10th Blogiversary to Me!

Posted on June 12, 2019 by skeptvet

Hard to believe, but my first post, What is Open-Mindendess?, appeared June 4, 2009. Lots of things have changed in the ten years since I began this blog. My subjects and the tone of my writing are often different from … Continue reading →

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Who’s Behind the The Truth About Pet Cancer?

Posted on May 11, 2018 by skeptvet

I have been asked several times in the last few months to evaluate a new series of videos called The Truth About Pet Cancer. I actually purchased the full transcript of this series and am in the process of investigating … Continue reading →

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