Monthly Archives: December 2010

Selling Veterinary Stem Cell Therapies: Medivet’s Dodgy Advertising

Posted on December 29, 2010 by skeptvet

The primary focus of this blog is to examine carefully the claims and evidence concerning alternative veterinary medical therapies. I focus less on the failures of conventional therapies and providers to always adhere to the highest standards of science-based medicine … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 48 Comments

American Animal Hospital Association Promotes CAVM and Quackery

Posted on December 27, 2010 by skeptvet

The American Animal Hospital Association promotes itself as an organization which accredits veterinary hospitals and claims, “The Standards developed and published by AAHA are widely accepted as representing those components of veterinary practice that represent high quality care…Because of the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Miscellaneous CAVM | 29 Comments

CAM and the Law Part 4: Regulation of Supplements and Homeopathic Remedies

Posted on December 16, 2010 by skeptvet

This is a cross-post from Science-Based Medicine- CAM and the Law Part 4: Regulation of Supplements and Homeopathic Remedies Another major set of legal standards that apply to alternative medicine are the laws and regulations that govern the manufacturing and availability … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics | 8 Comments

CAM and the Law Part 3: Malpractice Law

Posted on December 14, 2010 by skeptvet

This is a cross-post from Science-Based Medicine- CAM and the Law Part 3: Malpractice Law  It is with some trepidation I venture into the next subject in this series — malpractice law. This is a touchy subject for healthcare providers, for … Continue reading →

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Safety and Efficacy of NSAIDs for Canine Arthritis

Posted on December 11, 2010 by skeptvet

A common justification for the use of alternative therapies, with or without evidence concerning safety and efficacy, is that they are appropriate when conventional medicine does not have an established effective treatment for the problem. This is a legitimate argument … Continue reading →

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How Nutraceutical Research Should be Done: Lycopene for Osteosarcoma in Dogs

Posted on December 3, 2010 by skeptvet

Proponents of nutraceuticals, nutritional supplements thought to have therapeutic or preventative effects, often promote the use of such products despite little or no legitimate evidence to suggest they will be safe or helpful. When skeptics challenge these unsupported claims, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements, Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 1 Comment