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What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So: Vaccination & Autoimmune Diseases
I recently gave a lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference called “What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So.” The purpose of this was to take some common or controversial beliefs and practices in veterinary medicine and discuss the scientific evidence … Continue reading
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The Best Acupuncture Study EVER!
I have previously discussed in detail the reasons why, despite a fairly large and often positive research literature, I believe the evidence is strong that acupuncture works almost entirely as a placebo. Shortly after posting my most recent discussion of … Continue reading
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What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So: Pre-anesthetic Bloodwork in Dogs & Cats
I recently gave a lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference called “What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So.” The purpose of this was to take some common or controversial beliefs and practices in veterinary medicine and discuss the scientific evidence … Continue reading
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What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So: ACE-I and MVD in Dogs
I recently gave a lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference called “What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So.” The purpose of this was to take some common or controversial beliefs and practices in veterinary medicine and discuss the scientific … Continue reading
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What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So: Neutering & Mammary Tumors in Dogs
I recently gave a lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference called “What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So.” The purpose of this was to take some common or controversial beliefs and practices in veterinary medicine and discuss the scientific evidence … Continue reading
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What You Know That Ain’t Necessarily So: Glucosamine & Arthritis in Dogs
I recently gave a lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference called “What You Know that Ain’t Necessarily So.” The purpose of this was to take some common or controversial beliefs and practices in veterinary medicine and discuss the scientific evidence … Continue reading
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Don’t Believe Your Eyes (or Your Brain)
Without question, the most frequent comment I get in response to my articles is that people feel some of the therapies I write about must be effective regardless of the scientific evidence because they have had personal experiences that suggest … Continue reading
Acupuncture is All Placebo
Acupuncture is among the most popular alternative therapies in the mainstream medical community. There appears to be a widespread belief that it has been scientifically proven to be a safe and effective therapy, at least for pain and nausea, and … Continue reading
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Discussing Pet Vaccine Refusal on The Pet Buzz
I had the opportunity recently to discuss the issue of vaccines and vaccine refusal among pet owners on The Pet Buzz, WSRQ Sarasota. You can listen to this very brief discussion here:
Does Music Have Charms to Soothe the Worried Beast?
Introduction Yes, I know the title is a misquotation of the original line, but I couldn’t resist. The idea that music might be useful in calming animals or otherwise influencing their mood and behavior is not new, but there seems … Continue reading
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