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Dr. Karen Becker Pleads for Freedom from Criticism

Posted on August 22, 2023 by skeptvet

One of the least reliable sources of veterinary information the internet, Dr. Karen Becker, is at it again.  In a recent FB post, she implies that my criticism of her anti-science claims, her promotion of unscientific, unproven, and ineffective therapies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous CAVM | 27 Comments

Book Review- The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer

Posted on November 9, 2021 by skeptvet

Regular readers may have noticed I’ve become a bit obsessed with canine aging biology lately.  I’ve been reading everything I can get my hands on, from journal articles and textbooks to popular science books. I’ve also been writing about the subject … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging Science, Book Reviews | 33 Comments

Are NSAID Pain Relievers Dangerous for Your Dog?

Posted on February 28, 2021 by skeptvet

One of the most common and useful class of medications available to veterinarians are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). These treat pain and inflammation, and the evidence for their safety and effectiveness is robust (1, 2). Like all medications that have any … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Blogiversary to Me!

Posted on June 12, 2019 by skeptvet

Hard to believe, but my first post, What is Open-Mindendess?, appeared June 4, 2009. Lots of things have changed in the ten years since I began this blog. My subjects and the tone of my writing are often different from … Continue reading →

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Is the SketpVet Blog Driving Veterinarians to Suicide (Seriously?!!)

Posted on May 12, 2018 by skeptvet

One of the most common criticisms of this blog has been that it is mean, unkind, or unfair of me to critique claims about conventional and alternative medicine made by vets and others. I have addressed this subject before: Are … Continue reading →

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Who’s Behind the The Truth About Pet Cancer?

Posted on May 11, 2018 by skeptvet

I have been asked several times in the last few months to evaluate a new series of videos called The Truth About Pet Cancer. I actually purchased the full transcript of this series and am in the process of investigating … Continue reading →

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