Monthly Archives: July 2015

Mammary Tumors in a Population of Dogs in Mexico

Posted on July 31, 2015 by skeptvet

One of the topics that comes up most commonly in my ongoing coverage of the research concerning neutering dogs is mammary tumors. Mammary tumors occur overwhelmingly in female dogs, and they are far more common among intact females than neutered … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 3 Comments

Stem Cells for Kidney Disease in Cats?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by skeptvet

I have written about stem cell therapy pretty frequently here for a couple of reasons. I consider it a very promising avenue of investigation based on lab animal and human studies, and I expect someday specific beneficial therapies based on … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 11 Comments

Update: RenAvast Banned by the FDA Due to Illegal Claims

Posted on July 14, 2015 by skeptvet

Last year, I wrote about a supplement marketed for dogs and cats with kidney failure, RenAvast. AT the time, the Bottom Line conclusion for this supplement was this: The ingredients in RenAvast™ are deliberately not disclosed by the company beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 63 Comments

When Does Alternative Medicine Become a Religion?

Posted on July 14, 2015 by skeptvet

I have written previously about the philosophical foundations of alternative medicine and how they differ from those of science-based medicine, and I feel this is a critical issue for those of us advocating for the latter. It is important to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 3 Comments

No Vet for My Pet? Veterinary Nurses Can Sell Woo Too!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by skeptvet

Despite the real harm unproven or bogus alternative therapies can cause, I get a lot of flak here for being critical of alternative practitioners. Some of that stems from the natural resentment of having one’s beliefs questioned. Alternative medicine is … Continue reading →

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Evidence Update: Old Tricks Used to Massage Neutricks Study Data

Posted on July 5, 2015 by skeptvet

A few years ago, I reviewed a nutritional supplement called Neutricks which is marketed to “support brain health.” The company is careful not to make any specific claims about prevention or treatment of disease, which would be illegal, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 3 Comments