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Evidence Update- Cranberry for UTI
Several times in the past, I have written about he potential usefulness of cranberry extract in various forms for treating or preventing urinary tract infections (UTI) in dogs and cats. The last time I covered the subject was way back … Continue reading
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Acupuncture at GV20 (Bai-Hui) for Sedation
I was recently asked about a specific acupuncture technique which pops up from time to time– needling or injecting medications at the location known as GV20 for calming or sedating effects. It is always problematic to evaluate specific claims in … Continue reading
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Is Alternative Medicine Compatible with Science?
Why ask the question?The question implies a conflict, a potential incompatibility. If this doesn’t actually exist, then the subject is moot and we can all go home early. Proponents of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM- also labeled “holistic,” “integrative,” … Continue reading
What is Evidence-based Medicine, and Why does it Matter?
I am preparing a series of lectures for an upcoming conference, and it has given me a chance to reflect on some of the core ideas that have always driven this blog– the challenges created by our human limitations and … Continue reading
Gnawing at the Roots: Hidden aging processes undermining the foundations of health.
I was recently privileged to give a brief talk at the Hill’s Global Symposium focusing on aging in veterinary patients. This is a very quick summary of merely one example of how understanding aging mechanisms can create opportunities for developing … Continue reading
Vaccine Hesitancy and Denial Among Pet owners
I have written and spoken often about the influence of the anti-vaccine movement on veterinarians and pet owners. Recently, I was interviewed along with other science-base diets for an article in the New York Times bringing some mainstream media attention … Continue reading
Been busy, but….
Long-time readers will have noticed I haven’t been posting much here lately. Partly, that is due to all the other work I am doing, both in the clinic and as part of the canine aging research I am involved in. … Continue reading
Acupuncturist Try Again for Board Specialty Status: You Can Help Stop Them
Back in 2016, proponents of using acupuncture in veterinary medicine attempted to gain recognition as a medical specialty through the AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), which is the organization that formally recognizes such specialized branches of veterinary medicine. … Continue reading
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Recent Legal Sanctions for Dr. Jean Dodds and Dr. Margo Roman: Do They Matter?
Over the more than 15 years I have been writing this blog, I have tried to call attention to some individuals who consistently and egregiously disdain science and offer unfounded, potentially dangerous products or advice. This effort, more than any … Continue reading
Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Vet Vault Podcast: Science vs Profit & Navigating Medicine, Money, and Morals
A while back I had an enjoyable conversation with Dr. Hubert Hiemstra, who runs the Vet Vault podcast on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. We talked about the changing landscape of veterinary medicine, including economics and science, as well as … Continue reading