Monthly Archives: January 2019

Don’t Give Raw Milk to Your Pets!

Posted on January 28, 2019 by skeptvet

A reader recently sent me a link to this little advertisement.  This is an illustration of a popular bit of alternative nonsense, the idea that raw milk has magical health-giving properties. The idea owes a lot to the Appeal to Nature … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 9 Comments

SkeptVet Visits The Pet Doctor Podcast- Are we seeing more cancer in pets?

Posted on January 10, 2019 by skeptvet

In October, I wrote a column for Veterinary Practice News (VPN) on the question of whether or not cancer is more common in dogs and cats now than it used to be. This is a core argument in the Truth … Continue reading →

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 5 Comments

Crowdfunding Quackery

Posted on January 3, 2019 by skeptvet

One of the most heartbreaking things we all see on social media are appeals for financial help to fund medical treatment. Especially here in the U.S., where healthcare is less readily available to low-income people than in most developed countries, … Continue reading →

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