Monthly Archives: May 2017

Evidence Update- PBDE Flame Retardants and Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Posted on May 24, 2017 by skeptvet

A couple of years ago, I wrote about the proposed connection between a collection of once-common flame retardant chemicals (PBDEs) and hyperthyroidism in cats. While the notion of “toxins” as the cause of disease is often a vague and ill-founded … Continue reading →

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For Tim Minchin Fans who are Stuck!

Posted on May 23, 2017 by skeptvet
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Chinese Herb vs Metronidazole for Diarrhea in Dogs: An Example of the Problems with Alternative Medicine Research

Posted on May 7, 2017 by skeptvet

Not everything that looks like science really is science. I’ve written about the faux science of some alternative medicine publications, such as the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal, which often publish articles that are held up as scientific evidence for alternative … Continue reading →

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