Author Archives: skeptvet

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!

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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

Now Enjoy the SkeptVet on YouTube: Welcome to SkeptVet TV!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by skeptvet
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Placebos for Pets? The Truth About Alternative Medicine in Animals

Posted on September 7, 2019 by skeptvet

As I hinted a few months ago, I have had a book in the works for several years. Written for pet owners, but heavily researched and referenced so as to be a useful reference for veterinary professionals as well, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Presentations, Lectures, Publications & Interviews | 20 Comments

CellBIO: Another Dubious Lab Test from Hemopet and Dr. Jean Dodds

Posted on September 6, 2019 by skeptvet

Dr. Jean DoddsI have, unfortunately, had to write about Dr. Jean Dodds many times over the years. She has undergone a depressing transformation from a pioneer in transfusion medicine to a shameless promoter of dubious or bogus alternative medical ideas. … Continue reading →

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Canned or Dry Food: Which is Better for Cats?

Posted on September 3, 2019 by skeptvet

IntroductionAmong the timeless questions that are debated endlessly from generation to generation, such as “What is the meaning of life?” and “Does the refrigerator light go off when the door is closed?” is one that veterinarians and cat owners are … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 19 Comments

Neutered Dogs Live Longer than Intact Dogs

Posted on August 13, 2019 by skeptvet

I’ve written extensively over the years about the risks and benefits of neutering. It’s a complicated subject that tends to draw a lot of passion even in the absence of robust scientific evidence. Variable such as sex, breed, age at neutering, … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 21 Comments