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Evidence Update: The Latest on Pheromones for Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats

Posted on November 4, 2020 by skeptvet

I have been following the research literature investigating the use of pheromones to manage behavior problems in dogs and cats since my first post of the subject in 2010. Here is a rough timeline of my conclusions over that period: 2010- … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 6 Comments

Evidence Update: Feline Facial Pheromone Doesn’t Reduce Stress or URIs in Shelter Cat Study

Posted on August 13, 2017 by skeptvet

I have written numerous times about the use of pheromones to reduce stress and stress-related problems in cats and dogs (1, 2, 3). Overall, the evidence for these products is weak, and it is likely they have little to no … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 3 Comments

Evidence Update: Pheromone Therapy for Stress in Cats

Posted on January 3, 2016 by skeptvet

Back in 2010, I reported on a systematic review evaluating the use of pheromones to treat stress or other undesirable behaviors in cats and dogs. Of the 7 studies in cats and 7 in dogs that were of sufficient quality … Continue reading →

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Does the Pheromone DAP Reduce Stress in Dogs Having Surgery?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by skeptvet

In June I reported on a systematic review of the behavioral effects of pheromones on dogs and cats. That review examined all the studies to date on pheromone products such as Feliway and DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) and concluded that … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 6 Comments

Pheromone Therapy for Dogs and Cats–What’s the Evidence?

Posted on June 22, 2010 by skeptvet

Behavioral problems, especially fear and aggression in dogs and elimination in the house in both dogs and cats, are a major reason for people to give up or euthanize their pets, so they represent a serious medical condition. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 71 Comments

Veterinary Practice News Evidence-based Medicine Column

Posted on April 4, 2018 by skeptvet

Last summer, I was asked to take over the Evidence-based Medicine Column (previous the Alternative Medicine Column) in the trade magazine Veterinary Practice News from Dr. Narda Robinson. This was an excellent opportunity to  illustrate the principles and techniques of … Continue reading →

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 10 Comments

WVC 2016: What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So

Posted on March 9, 2016 by skeptvet

Here is my presentation on the evidence for a few common veterinary practices. INTRODUCTION Experienced clinicians often have an enormous knowledge base about the health problems their patients present with and the available diagnostic and therapeutic options. This knowledge is … Continue reading →

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