Monthly Archives: April 2013

Chiropractic–The More Research We Do, The Less Reason There is to Believe it Works

Posted on April 28, 2013 by skeptvet

In my previous articles about chiropractic, including a recent review of veterinary spinal manipulation for Science-Based Medicine, I have acknowledged that despite the nonsense of the theory behind chiropractic (the non-existent “vertebral subluxation”), there is at least some evidence in … Continue reading →

Posted in Chiropractic | 44 Comments

Benefits and Risks of Neutering, An Evidence Update: Effects of Neutering on Longevity and Cause of Death in Dogs

Posted on April 19, 2013 by skeptvet

Another new study has recently been published addressing the complex issue of the risks and benefits of neutering dogs. This report certainly will not answer all the outstanding questions or quiet the debate about when and if to neuter dogs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 16 Comments

From Science-Based Medicine–Veterinary Chiropractic

Posted on April 12, 2013 by skeptvet

People are sometimes surprised to learn that all the heavy hitters of alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, etc., are inflicted on animals as well as humans. I’ve written about veterinary homeopathy, and the associated manufactroversy, in a previous post, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chiropractic | 22 Comments

Intravenous Vitamin C for Cancer Treatment in Pets

Posted on April 11, 2013 by skeptvet

Introduction Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is a micronutrient found in many foods. Interestingly, it is essential for primates and guinea pigs, but not for any other mammals since most species can manufacture it from other substances in … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements, Miscellaneous CAVM | 51 Comments

Discussion of Homeopathy Continues in the AVMA

Posted on April 3, 2013 by skeptvet

Over the last few months, I have followed the progress of a resolution introduced to the American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates identifying homeopathy as an ineffective therapy incompatible with evidence-based medicine. The story can be traced through several … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy | 8 Comments

What’s Wrong with Integrative Veterinary Medicine?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by skeptvet

The terminology associated with unconventional therapies has shifted a bit over the last 40 or so years. Initially, such therapies were often described as “alternative.” This fit well with the still widespread philosophical position that new or different ways of … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 32 Comments