Monthly Archives: February 2020

New Delaware Rabies Law Undermines the Safety of Pets and the Public

Posted on February 12, 2020 by skeptvet

Over the years, one of the most common subjects I have discussed on this blog is vaccination, including their risks and benefits and how pet owners can evaluate them to decide which vaccines are appropriate to give their pets. This is a far … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics, Vaccines | 35 Comments

Snake Oil Tumexal and Purveyor Jonathan Nyce Finally Face the Law

Posted on February 4, 2020 by skeptvet

Over the years, I have written about many quack medical products for veterinary patients, and about many veterinarians and others who sell or use these products with impunity despite laws intended to protect pets and pet owners from ineffective or … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements, Law, Regulation, and Politics | 5 Comments

Ketogenic Diets for Dogs and Cats

Posted on February 3, 2020 by skeptvet

Nutritional therapies and dietary fads for humans often find their way into veterinary medicine. Sometimes, there is a plausible physiologic rationale or encouraging lab animal research to justify testing specific dietary interventions in dogs and cats, and such interventions may … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 4 Comments