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The Health Effects of “Processed Foods” and Why Nutrition is More Important than the Amount of “Processing”
In the endless debates about the health effects of various approach to feeding our canine and feline companions, the subject of “processed foods” or “ultra-processed foods” comes up often. Generally, the argument is made that traditional commercial pet foods, including … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
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Evidence Update: A Systematic Review of Studies Evaluating Vegan Diets for Dogs and Cats
Over the years, I have reviewed the general evidence and some specific studies concerning vegetarian and vegan diets for dogs and cats. Despite the aggressive claims of some advocates for such diets (including some egregiously unscrupulous individuals), the actual evidence has not … Continue reading
Talks from WVC 2024- Nutrition for Lifespan Extension and Frailty
Here are some low-quality recordings of a couple lectures I gave this year at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.
Evidence Update: Is Surgery Necessary for Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture?
Back in 2011, I first wrote about the issue of concerning whether dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures did better with surgery or with non-surgical management. My conclusion at that time was: For most dogs under 15kg, conservative management … Continue reading
Posted in General, Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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Fickle Justice: Some Quacks get Punished, Most Get Away with It
One of the goals of this blog has always been to warn pet owners about dangers to their animals: dangerously unreliable ideas and ways of thinking about science and medicine, dangerous therapies (or at least those not yet proven to … Continue reading
Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Evidence Update: Leap Years Anti-aging Supplement Study
Back in January of 2023 I reviewed claims for a purported anti-aging supplement for dogs called Leap Years. My conclusion at the time was- Leap Years is similar to most veterinary supplements on the market: It is based on some plausible ideas … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Science, Herbs and Supplements
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Science, Science Denial, & Drug Development- A response to Dr. Judy Morgan
As I’ve mentioned previously, in the last four years I have continued my clinical practice while also working for Loyal, a biotechnology company pursuing FDA approval of drugs to extend health lifespan in dogs. There is little overlap between my SkeptVet … Continue reading
Posted in General
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AVMA Asks for Comments on Draft Code of Conduct
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) functions mostly as a lobby and PR organization for veterinarians. It is a membership organization and, as such, is beholden to whoever its members are, and the organization is very keen to avoid conflict … Continue reading
Posted in General
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When Should a General Practice Vet Refer Patients to a Specialist?
General practice veterinarians (GPs) are often faced with the question of which services they should provide themselves and which should be left to board-certified specialists. The growing availability of specialty care, the expectations of many pet owners for advanced care … Continue reading
Evidence Update: What’s New with Cannabis for Pets?
It’s been ten years since my first post on the use of cannabis in dogs and cats. For a while, I regularly covered new research studies, but the number of those has become great enough that keeping up with individual papers is … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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