Monthly Archives: September 2017

European Scientists Join Chorus of Government and Scientific Organizations Acknowledging the uselessness of Homeopathy

Posted on September 27, 2017 by skeptvet

The evidence that homeopathy is ineffective for any and all medical problems and is nothing more than a placebo has grown steadily for over a century. Many reviews of the scientific research have been done, and despite hundreds of studies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy | 3 Comments

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) 2017 Canine Vaccination Guidelines

Posted on September 8, 2017 by skeptvet

In previous discussions of vaccination recommendations, I have referenced several clinical guidelines that review the existing evidence and provide recommendations for vaccination. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) guidelines are quite extensive and … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine, Vaccines | 30 Comments

Pets deserve Evidence-based Medicine Too!

Posted on September 3, 2017 by skeptvet

Here’s a recent interview I did for NPR on the SkeptVet Blog and the need for skeptical, evidence-based medicine for our animal companions. Why does the world need skeptical veterinarians? Pet owners need to know the pros and cons of … Continue reading →

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 16 Comments