Monthly Archives: December 2011

What if There Were Rules for Science Journalism?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by skeptvet

I’ve often complained about the role of the media in perpetuating misunderstandings about the nature of science and promoting pseudoscience. Journalists rarely have training in science, and those who do have the training and expertise to cover science stories accurately … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Homeopathy Swims With the Fishes

Posted on December 7, 2011 by skeptvet

In case you were wondering, and I’m sure you were, the Australian homeopathy practice Homeopathy Plus has finally answered the burning question, “Can fish be treated with homeopathy?” Not surprisingly, the answer is “Yes.” Now the principle of potentization, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy, Humor | 7 Comments

Raw Pet Diets Often Contaminated with Dangerous Bacteria: Campylobacter

Posted on December 6, 2011 by skeptvet

I have written previously about the issue of raw pet food diets, pointing out the lack of any significant evidence to support claims that these diets are beneficial for pets the many risks such diets can pose, such as nutritional … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 7 Comments