Monthly Archives: August 2018

Herbal Medicine Will not be a Recognized Medical Specialty

Posted on August 21, 2018 by skeptvet

For over a year now, I have been covering the petition from the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM) seeking recognition as a medical specialty from the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS). I have argued that the discipline … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 6 Comments

Grain-free Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs

Posted on August 13, 2018 by skeptvet

For some years now, grains such as wheat and corn in dog and cat foods have been demonized by many in the alternative medicine world. There has never been any real scientific evidence to support all the hysterical claims about … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 74 Comments