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More Misleading and Unethical Advertising for Alternative Veterinary Medicine
I’ve written before about the unethical and misleading negative advertising that so often characterizes the promotion of alternative veterinary medicine. But I ran across another example that set my teeth on edge and illustrated a particular problem I have with … Continue reading
Posted in General
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Credulous, Superficial Media Coverage of Veterinary Alternative Medicine
The media loves to run cute human interest pieces on alternative medicine for animals. Reporters are seldom interested in the complexities or nuance of the evidence, but they love the warm, fuzzy, and slightly humorous image of alternative medicine applied … Continue reading
Posted in General
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Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM)-A Familiar Tale of Quackery
The hallmark of classic medical quackery is the lone genius proclaiming the discovery of a radical new approach to healing that is simple, perfectly effective, and perfectly safe. This magical new therapy, described in impressive scientific terminology invented from scratch … Continue reading
Posted in Chiropractic, General, Law, Regulation, and Politics
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What’s in Chinese Medicine? New DNA Study Finds Some Unpleasant Answers.
The lack of effective regulation covering herbal remedies and dietary supplements is well-known. The General Accounting Office has warned Congress about the widespread deceptive and illegal marketing of such remedies. And there are numerous studies which illustrate the potential dangers … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Choosing Wisely: Physicians Take a Stand Against unecessary Tests and Treatments
The subject of unnecessary diagnostic testing is a contentious one that I’ve addressed here before (Overdiagnosis, Screening Tests). In human medicine, the government provides evidence-based guidelines for preventative healthcare interventions, including screening tests, through the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force … Continue reading
Posted in General
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New Review Finds Little Evidence that Nutraceuticals Help Animals with Arthritis
I have written extensively about various supplements and herbal treatments for arthritis. For the most part the evidence seems weak for all of these products, though there are a couple of suggestive studies that might lead to demonstrably effective treatments … Continue reading
Crananidin: Cranberry Extract for Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats?
The question of whether cranberries, in some form, have value in treating or preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) is a pretty old one. Mark Crislip at Science-Based Medicine has written a nice summary of the topic, and he has found … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Protandim: An Update from Science-Based Medicine
Last year I wrote a review of a dubious herbal combination product called Protandim. At that time, my bottom line conclusion was: Bottom Line The underlying theory used to promote this product, that anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects are always safe … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Raw, Cooked, and Dry Cat Diets–A New Study Examined
The debate about raw diets for pets is an ongoing “hot button” topic in veterinary circles. There is also a less heated but still vigorous debate about cat nutrition in particular and what form and composition constitutes the optimal diet … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
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Nzymes.com: Same Snake Oil, Different Day
Knowing that I have an interest in investigating the evidence behind claims for veterinary healthcare products, clients and colleagues sometimes pass along materials concerning veterinary supplements, herbal remedies, and other similar products and ask my opinion. Since there are hundreds, … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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