Monthly Archives: June 2020

Are Unconventional and Raw Pet Diets Becoming More Popular?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by skeptvet

One of the most popular subjects for discussion and debate in pet health for many years now has been the relative merits of commercial pet foods and unconventional diets of various types, including homemade cooked and raw diets, commercial raw … Continue reading →

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Rabies Challenge Study Results Are In–What Do They Mean?

Posted on June 21, 2020 by skeptvet

The subject of vaccination is one of the most common, and sadly most controversial topics I address on this blog. As I have said many times, vaccines have both risks and benefits, and the balance between these must be assessed … Continue reading →

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New DogRisk Study Compares Risk of Allergies in Dogs Associated with Raw and Processed Foods

Posted on June 14, 2020 by skeptvet

The subject of raw diets is a constant and controversial one in veterinary medicine. The controversy stems mostly from the fact that some people are passionately committed to the idea that raw diets have health benefits, but there is no … Continue reading →

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