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Discussion of the ACVBM Application for Specialty Status for Herbal Veterinary Medicine
About six months ago, I reported on the application of a group of veterinarians belonging to the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM) for status as a medical specialty group. I explained the main reasons why, despite the potential … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Evidence Update: Biologic Plausibility of Curcumin (Turmeric) Very Low
In 2013, I wrote about the burgeoning popularity of the spice turmeric as a medicinal herb. At the time, my conclusions were: Overall, there is no compelling clinical evidence in humans supporting any use of curcumin or other turmeric compounds…There … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Evidence Update: Feline Facial Pheromone Doesn’t Reduce Stress or URIs in Shelter Cat Study
I have written numerous times about the use of pheromones to reduce stress and stress-related problems in cats and dogs (1, 2, 3). Overall, the evidence for these products is weak, and it is likely they have little to no … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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Evidence Update: Potential Associations Between Neutering and Immune System Disorders
The risks and benefits associated with neutering are a complex and active area of research and debate in veterinary medicine. I have written several extensive summaries of the literature and numerous articles here evaluating the burgeoning research evidence. One subject … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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AVMA Policy Cautions Vets about Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is the main professional organization for veterinarians in the United States. It is not a government or regulatory body, but it does sometimes promote policy statements or guidelines intended to encourage or discourage certain … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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Evidence Update: Music and Anxiety in Dogs
It has become quite popular to recommend music as a method of reducing the stress and anxiety of dogs in environments likely to be stressful for them, such as veterinary hospitals and shelters. I’ve reviewed the evidence concerning the effects … Continue reading
Posted in General
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Evidence Update and Review for Yunnan Baiyao
Introduction In 2010 I first evaluated the Chinese herbal remedy known as Yunnan Baiyao, and I have reviewed additional evidence repeatedly since (1, 2, 3). So far, I have found little reason to believe claims that this remedy can stop … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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