Monthly Archives: July 2014

Ocu-Glo Rx: A Nutritional Supplement Marketed to Support Eye Health and Vision

Posted on July 27, 2014 by skeptvet

A reader recently asked me to comment on a dietary supplement marketed for dogs and cats, Ocu-Glo Rx. While this product shares the problem of many such supplements,  a shaky theoretical rationale and limited relevant research evidence to support its … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 52 Comments

Potential Risks of Neutering and Age at Neutering for Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers

Posted on July 17, 2014 by skeptvet

A number of interesting and important research studies have been published in the last 5 years on the subject of the risks and benefits of neutering in dogs, and these have provided important information to help guide veterinarians and owners … Continue reading →

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Dr. Barbara Royal Reminds us that the AHVMF Opposes Science-Based Medicine

Posted on July 9, 2014 by skeptvet

I write regularly about the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) and its fundraising arm the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Foundation (AHVMF). These organizations are very much the tip of the spear for pseudoscience in veterinary medicine. Unfortunately, despite peddling … Continue reading →

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