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Books

Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine Considered by D. Ramey and B. Rollin
The only reference I am aware of that looks exclusively at the science, philosophy, and ethics of veterinary CAM.

Snake Oil Science by R. Barker Bausell
A thorough examination of the principles and pitfalls of scientific research into medical therapies and a solid review of the evidence for and against many popular CAM practices.

Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine by S. Singh and E. Ernst
An outstanding review of many CAM practices from and evidence-based perspective.

Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All by R. Shapiro
Particularly useful as a look into the historical and business side of popular CAM therapies.

Don't Believe Everything You Think: The 6 Basic Mistakes We Make in Thinking by Thomas Kida
Why do we need science? Because our personal impressions are unreliable guides to reality much of the time. This book is a concise summary of why.

News

Some Information and Some Fun

I've just completed a long, detailed look at the risks and beenfits of neutering dogs and cats, which is posted here in the articles section.

I've also started collecting tidbits of skeptical humor on the SkeptVet Blog, so enjoy!

New Article! CAM -- What's the Harm?

I've just posted a collection of resources illustrating the kinds of direct and indirect harm that CAM approaches can cause. It is by no means exhaustive, and I will update it continuously, but there are some sobering examples there.

New Article

I have added a brief article on bach flower Remedies for animals to this site as well as the blog. A downloadable pamphlet version for handing out to clients should be available sooon!

New Article

I have added a brief article on bach flower Remedies for animals to this site as well as the blog. A downloadable pamphlet version for handing out to clients should be available sooon!

New Blog Posts

Several new posts in the last few weeks, so have a look!

New Article-Veterinary Vaccines

I have added a new article discussed canine and feline vaccination and reviewing the evidence about the benefits and risks of vaccines. I have also tried to shed some light on common vaccine myths put forward by CAM practitioners. Enjoy!

New Blog Entry

My latest blog essay is up: The Ethics of the Placebo Effect. Is it all right to deceive people if it makes them feel better? Let me know what you think.

New Blog Entry-Book Review

I've just added a post to The SkeptVet Blog, a review of the Book Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts About Alternative Medicine. This book is one of the most informative and accessible assessments of popular CAM approaches out there. I recommend it highly!

New Blog Post

Just put up a new post on The SkeptVet Blog entitled "Is the Mainstream Media Becoming Skeptical?" Have a look!

Also beginning the research for a new article of vaccine safety, so look for that in the next couple weeks.

New Blog Post

Just put up a new post on The SkeptVet Blog entitled "Is the Mainstream Media Becoming Skeptical?" Have a look!

Also beginning the research for a new article of vaccine safety, so look for that in the next couple weeks.

Blog Updated

I have added the articles present on this page as posts on my blog, and also written a new essay on the Appeal of Simplicity in alternative explanations of disease. Check it out!

First Blog Entry

I have added my first blog entry, commenting on the meaning of "open-mindedness." Have a look and let me know what you think!

The Dawn of New Era! (or not...)

I've begun building this site to make my research into veterinary CAM availabe ona larger scale, and hopefully to provide a repository for links and resources providing a sound scientific assessment of veterinary CAM. I will also be adding a blog eventually.

In the meantime, feel free to send questions or suggestions to "The SkeptVet"

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