Monthly Archives: March 2021

Can We Help Our Dogs to Live Longer & Healthier Lives?

Posted on March 28, 2021 by skeptvet

One of the first logical questions for a good skeptic to ask when thinking about canine aging biology is whether it is plausible that we can extend lifespan (years lived) and healthspan (healthy years lived) in dogs. Is there reliable … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging Science | 4 Comments

When to Spay Your Dog: SkeptVet and Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame Podcast

Posted on March 22, 2021 by skeptvet

During my latest visit to the Cone of Shame Podcast with Dr. Andy Roark, we discuss when to spay your dog.

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 6 Comments

Grain-free Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs: Two New Studies

Posted on March 11, 2021 by skeptvet

I have to admit, I didn’t think I would again be addressing the topic of diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) so soon after my recent podcast and post summarizing the debate. But the science around this topic is racing ahead, and there are two new … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 4 Comments

Cone of Shame Podcast Interview- The Bloody Battle Over Grain-free Diets

Posted on March 10, 2021 by skeptvet

Here is the interview I did last month with Andy Roark over at the Cone of Shame podcast. this time we talk about the issue of grain-free diets and heart disease in dogs. Check it out!

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Seresto Flea & Tick Collars: The New Satanic Panic?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by skeptvet

Like many vets around the country, I’ve had a sudden wave of panicked calls and emails from clients about a dramatic article that appeared in USA Today yesterday. The article essentially claims that the Seresto flea and tick collar is injuring and … Continue reading →

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