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Routine Vaccinations for Dogs & Cats: Trying to Make Evidence-based Decisions

Posted on August 5, 2014 by skeptvet

Introduction As part of my effort to practice medicine based solidly in scientific evidence, I regularly review my own practices and recommendations and make adjustments as seems indicated by new evidence. The quantity and quality of scientific research in veterinary … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaccines | 69 Comments

Potential Risks of Neutering and Age at Neutering for Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers

Posted on July 17, 2014 by skeptvet

A number of interesting and important research studies have been published in the last 5 years on the subject of the risks and benefits of neutering in dogs, and these have provided important information to help guide veterinarians and owners … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 37 Comments

Benefits and Risks of Neutering, an Evidence Update: Study Investigates Effects of Neutering in Golden Retreivers

Posted on February 17, 2013 by skeptvet

Given that I recently presented a couple of evidence-updates on the subject the health effects of neutering, the timing was excellent for the release last week of a new research study looking at the same issue. Torres de la Riva … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 12 Comments

Chamomile Tea for Arthritis in Dogs

Posted on April 19, 2011 by skeptvet

I recently had a case which illustrates alternative therapies commonly present themselves in my daily practice. A patient, an older large breed dog, came in for an annual exam. He was in good general health but moderately overweight, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 10 Comments