Author Archives: skeptvet

Calming Care Probiotic for Anxiety in Dogs

Posted on November 20, 2019 by skeptvet

I first wrote about the subject of probiotics in 2009, and I have added quite a few articles on the subject since (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Overall, the evidence has been mixed but pretty poor for most conditions. The best evidence suggests some possible … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 3 Comments

From The Atlantic- An article discussing placebo effects in veterinary patients

Posted on November 7, 2019 by skeptvet

A Crucial Blind Spot in Veterinary Medicine While the placebo effect is a well-established phenomenon in human patients, it’s an underappreciated one in veterinary medicine. And the particular way it plays out in veterinary care highlights how unconscious cognitive biases … Continue reading →

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 1 Comment

Dr. Marty Goldstein’s Nature’s Feast Raw Diet: A Look at the Infomercial

Posted on November 5, 2019 by skeptvet

A client recently asked one of my colleagues for an opinion on an infomercial by Dr. Marty Goldstein for his new commercial raw cat food, Nature’s Feast. There was little new or surprising in this video, but since Dr. Goldstein has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 91 Comments

SkeptVet TV: Vaccine Risks- Real & Imaginary

Posted on October 26, 2019 by skeptvet

Research Studies Identifying General Vaccine Risks Gershwin LJ. Adverse Reactions to Vaccination: From Anaphylaxis to Autoimmunity. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2018 Mar;48(2):279-290.  Valli JL. Suspected adverse reactions to vaccination in Canadian dogs and cats. Can Vet J. 2015 Oct; 56(10): … Continue reading →

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No Good News for Veterinary Probiotics

Posted on October 22, 2019 by skeptvet

I have covered the subject of probiotics many times in the ten years since the beginning of this blog. I last summarized the evidence in a 2017 post reviewing all of my previous articles as well as the results of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 10 Comments

Placebos for Pets? The Truth about Alternative Medicine in Animals Hits #1!

Posted on October 18, 2019 by skeptvet

There are two more weeks until the release of Placebos for Pets?, and the book is now the #1 New Release in veterinary medicine on Amazon! Thanks all for your support!

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 2 Comments

Vaccination for Cats

Posted on October 12, 2019 by skeptvet

My latest video from SkeptVetTV covering vaccine recommendations for cats. Below are some resources for further information. American Academy of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Vaccination Guidelines World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Vaccination Guidelines AAFP Guidelines for Feline Injection-Site Sarcoma (FISS) … Continue reading →

Posted in SkeptVet TV, Vaccines | 5 Comments

What’s the Point of Acupuncture?

Posted on October 9, 2019 by skeptvet

Acupuncture is one of the most well-known alternative therapies. While only 5-10% of Americans have had acupuncture treatment, most people are familiar with the practice, and surveys show many people, including medical professionals, have a positive view of acupuncture and … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture | 25 Comments

Canine Vaccination: What, When, & Why?

Posted on October 4, 2019 by skeptvet

Here is my latest video from SkeptVet TV. I discuss vaccine recommendations for dogs as well as the basics of how vaccines work and why we use them the way we do. Below are some reliable resources for more information: … Continue reading →

Posted in SkeptVet TV, Vaccines | 18 Comments

Who Is the SkeptVet?

Posted on September 26, 2019 by skeptvet

A bit of background about me to set the stage for the upcoming videos on medical topics.

Posted in SkeptVet TV | 8 Comments