Monthly Archives: March 2018

SkeptVet Gets Hate Mail 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by skeptvet

It will come as no surprise to readers that I receive a steady stream of hate mail in the form of email and comments on the blog. Occasionally, someone calls me up at work, sends me a snailmail letter, but … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Placebos in Animals

Posted on March 8, 2018 by skeptvet

Here are the notes and slides for a recent presentation on placebo effects in veterinary medicine. WHAT IS A PLACEBO? Despite the fact that most people have heard of the placebo effect and feel they have some understanding of what … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Choosing Diagnostic Tests

Posted on March 8, 2018 by skeptvet

Here are the notes and slides for a recent presentation on strategies for effectively choosing diagnostic tests. GOALS OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING Ultimately, the goal of any test we run should be obtaining information that allows us to more effectively treat … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Surgical Neutering Techniques

Posted on March 8, 2018 by skeptvet

Here are the notes and slides for a presentation I recently gave comparing various surgical sterilization and neutering techniques. INTRODUCTION Among the most common surgical procedures in small animal practice are those for sterilization (preventing reproduction) and neutering (removing the … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Cannabis for Pets

Posted on March 8, 2018 by skeptvet

I recently gave a presentation for veterinarians on Cannabis as a potential source of medical therapies for veterinary patients.  There haven’t been many new studies in veterinary species since my last post on the subject in 2016, but that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements, Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 6 Comments