Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Ethics of Honesty in Veterinarian/Client Relationships

Posted on January 18, 2010 by skeptvet

There was a thoughtful and cogent essay on the Kevinmd Blog today about a key element in doctor/patient (or in the veterinary case doctor/client) relationships: what happens to the relationship when you say “No” to people. This is certainly a … Continue reading →

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129th Skeptics’ Circle

Posted on January 13, 2010 by skeptvet

Just to let all readers know, on January 28th, I will be hosting the 129th Skeptics’ Circle, a biweekly blog carnival collecting and presenting articles applying the skeptical point of view to a wide variety of issues. I’ve had a few … Continue reading →

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Cell Phones Are Good for You!

Posted on January 10, 2010 by skeptvet

The question of whether the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones is a risk factor for human disease, especially brain cancer, has been debated and studied at length. There are committed partisans on both sides, but the research is inconsistent and … Continue reading →

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Nutrition in Large Breed Puppies

Posted on January 10, 2010 by skeptvet

It is widely known by veterinarians, pet owners, and dog breeders that large breed puppies are at greater risk than other breeds for developmental disorders of the bones and joints, including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD), and hypertrophic … Continue reading →

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Big CAM and Getting Bigger

Posted on January 1, 2010 by skeptvet

I’ve pointed out before that despite the David and Goliath myth CAM proponents often market, that CAM is big business. A study in July, 2009 from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)  reaffirms this. With all the … Continue reading →

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