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Coffee Enemas for Pets: A Very Dangerous Idea!
The therapies I write about range widely from the likely beneficial, to the plausible but mostly untested and over-marketed, to the implausible and even completely ridiculous. The subject of this post is in the last category, and it is a … Continue reading
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Protandim: An Update from Science-Based Medicine
Last year I wrote a review of a dubious herbal combination product called Protandim. At that time, my bottom line conclusion was: Bottom Line The underlying theory used to promote this product, that anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects are always safe … Continue reading
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Nzymes.com: Same Snake Oil, Different Day
Knowing that I have an interest in investigating the evidence behind claims for veterinary healthcare products, clients and colleagues sometimes pass along materials concerning veterinary supplements, herbal remedies, and other similar products and ask my opinion. Since there are hundreds, … Continue reading
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Garlic for Pets- What’s it Good for?
One of the most popular plant products touted for medicinal use in pets is garlic Allium sativum. A recent newsletter by Dr. Deva Khalsa, a popular alternative veterinarian, makes some typical claims: Garlic is a miracle herb! Garlic (Allium sativum) … Continue reading
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NuVet Supplement=Same Old Snake Oil
A client recently asked me about a product, NuVet supplement, which after a little investigation seems to be the yet another fine example of snake oil marketing. It is quite similar to a product I reviewed not that long ago, … Continue reading
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SELECT–An Example of why clinical trials aren’t just the icing, they are the cake
Why Do We Really Need Clinical Trials? A point I make over and over again when talking about new or alternative therapies that are not supported by good clinical trial evidence is that lower-level evidence, such as theoretical justifications, anecdotes, … Continue reading
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Protandim–Snake Oil Marketing at its Best (or Worst)
There are a seemingly infinite number of herbal remedies and dietary supplements marketed for pets, thanks largely to the inadequate regulation of such products and the inability of the government to enforce what rules there are. This creates an open … Continue reading
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Less is More–A reminder of why irrational dietary supplement use is a bad idea
The dietary supplement industry in the United States is enormous, profitable, and growing. There is a widespread belief that nutritional supplements are inherently safe and beneficial and that everyone can benefit from taking them regardless of health status or dietary … Continue reading
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From SBM: The Top Ten Pet Supplements–Do They Work?
From Science-Based Medicine: The Top Ten Pet Supplements–Do They Work? An Embarrassment of Riches? Much has been written here about the dietary supplement industry, a multibillion dollar industry with powerful political connections, and about the woeful inadequacy of regulation which … Continue reading
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Neutricks(tm): Another Nutraceutical for Canine Cognitive Dysfnction
Yet another product has entered the market aimed at treating Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). This age-related brain disorder is analogous to dementia in elderly humans, and it involves a number of significant behavioral changes. Affected dogs may get lost … Continue reading
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