Author Archives: skeptvet

Yes, I’ll take the credit for seeing this one first. 🙂 The New York City Skeptics blog Gotham Skeptic has a post about recent pro-science articles appearing in the mainstream media. The post suggests we might finally be emerging from what a … Continue reading →

As I’ve pointed out before, the image of CAM providers as selfless promoters of health without the venal concerns for profit of mainstream medicine and Big Pharma is advertising spin, not reality. A nice example of that has been the … Continue reading →

Ok, after much prodding I have set up Facebook and Twitter accounts, so anyone interested in skepticism and veterinary medicine, or for that matter Celtic Folk music, science fiction, or an eclectic array or other inteelectual and aesthetic pursuits should look … Continue reading →

Check out the 123rd Skeptics’ Circle. This is a regular blog carnival with posts from all over the world covering topics of interest to skeptics and critical thinkers. This week, you might even see a couple of posts you recognize! … Continue reading →

When I was training to be a veterinarian, an older vet once described the nature of his work this way, “I make decisions for a living.” After more than 8 years in practice, I know exactly what he meant. The … Continue reading →

As a beginning blogger, one of the most exciting, and challenging things about running this site is finding new topics of interest to readers. Some of my favorite posts have come from questions or suggestions from readers. So I just … Continue reading →

Over the last several decades, attitudes towards pets and their role in our households have change dramatically, and in my opinion for the better. Many pet owners see their animal companions as family members rather than objects of utility and … Continue reading →