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Benefits & Risks of Neutering, an Evidence Update–Cancer and Behavioral Problems in Vizslas

Posted on February 11, 2014 by skeptvet

As part of my ongoing coverage of the risks and benefits associated with neutering, I wanted to review a recent article on the subject, this one looking specifically at cancer risk and behavioral problems in Vizslas. Zink, MC. Farhoodly, P. … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 15 Comments

Benefits and Risks of Neutering–An Evidence-Based Approach

Posted on April 19, 2013 by skeptvet

In 2010 I published an extensive narrative review of the research concerning the benefits and risks of neutering. Since then, there has been a proliferation of studies and reviews attempting to refine and strengthen the evidence and allow better individualized … Continue reading →

Posted in Topic-Based Summaries | 26 Comments

Homeopathy for Nasal Fungal Infections in Dogs?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by skeptvet

A case report recently appeared in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (online only edition) describing the complete resolution of nasal aspergillosis (a fungal infection) in a dog following the use of an ultradilute homeopathic remedy. So what … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy | 7 Comments

CAM Conversion–From Skeptic to Believer

Posted on September 4, 2011 by skeptvet

I frequently find that advocates of alternative medicine present themselves as converted skeptics. Of course, many came to veterinary medicine with a preconception that alternative methods were beneficial. But quite a few veterinarians or MDs who promote alternative methods tell … Continue reading →

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Neoplasene: Benefits Unproven and Risks Severe

Posted on July 27, 2011 by skeptvet

Two years ago, I wrote about an herbal product called Neoplasene, an excharotic derived from bloodroot that is marketed for treatment of cancer. I pointed out in that article that apart from a couple of in vitro studies suggesting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 92 Comments

Causes of Death for Dogs by Breed and Age: An Important New Study

Posted on March 28, 2011 by skeptvet

It has long been recognized that there are patterns in the causes of death for our dogs. Younger dogs die from different things than older dogs, and different breeds have greater or lesser risk of dying from different causes. Understanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 30 Comments

Screening Tests-Scientific Ambiguity or CAM Certainty

Posted on July 2, 2009 by skeptvet

One of my favorite encounters with CAM was when a woman brought an old golden retriever to see me because her energy practitioner told her she had detected leukemia, a kind of white blood cell cancer. Though the pet had … Continue reading →

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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Posted on May 22, 2011 by skeptvet

What Is It? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is marketed as a set of theories and practices developed over centuries in China. In reality, it is a label applied to a varied and inconsistent set of practices drawn from a variety … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, General, Herbs and Supplements | 35 Comments