Monthly Archives: October 2013

How Important Was Acupuncture in Ancient China?

Posted on October 27, 2013 by skeptvet

Acupuncture is arguably one of the more popular alternative therapies, after dietary supplements and chiropractic. The mystical explanations for its supposed benefits, such as balancing the mysterious energy force known as Ch’i, are not generally accepted in the mainstream medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture | 8 Comments

When Homeopathy Becomes Truly Dangerous

Posted on October 23, 2013 by skeptvet

I have often written about homeopathy, not because it is a particularly popular or important therapy (only about 3.5% of Americans, for example, report having tried it) but because it is one of the clearest and most egregious examples of … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy | 47 Comments

Dr. Plechner Rallies Supporters to Correct the SkeptVet & Other “Disease Care Providers”

Posted on October 14, 2013 by skeptvet

Last spring I wrote an article about a Dr. Al Plechner, who claims to have discovered a glandular imbalance, which he has named Plechner Syndrome and which he claims is responsible for a wide range of health problems. Dr. Plechner’s … Continue reading →

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What is a Spay: Ovariectomy versus Ovariohysterectomy for Female Dogs

Posted on October 13, 2013 by skeptvet

This is a short informational handout that I developed for my clients discussing simply and briefly the two most common approaches to spaying female dogs. For those interested in more detail, the relevant references are provided. What is a Spay? … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 20 Comments

FDA Warns Homeopathy Manufacturer Hyland to Stop Mislabeling its Products

Posted on October 2, 2013 by skeptvet

I’ve written previously about the official regulation of homeopathy by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bottom line is that homeopathy was exempted from the standards of proof for safety and efficacy required of all other medications regulated by … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy | 29 Comments