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Category Archives: Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
Librela (bedinvetmab) for Arthritis in Dogs: Is it Safe?
What’s the Fuss About?In May of 2023, the FDA approved a new treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) pain in dogs. This was Librela (bedinvetmab). A monoclonal antibody that targets nerve growth factor (NGF), Librela was a completely new category of treatment … Continue reading
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NuQ Cancer Screening Test- Yes or No?
ScreeningOne of the topics I have written about frequently here is screening—testing apparently healthy individuals to look for disease that hasn’t yet cause clinical symptoms. Screening is popular in human and veterinary medicine because of the widespread belief that the earlier … Continue reading
Posted in General, Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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Choosing Wisely: Things to Stop Doing in Your Practice (Maybe?) 2024
One of my most popular, and controversial, topics to talk about at continuing education meetings is the evidence for abandoning practices that are deeply entrenched in routine veterinary practice. Vets are pretty good at adopting new things when evidence shows … Continue reading
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Spectrum of Care- What is it and why should I care?
I am preparing a number of conference presentations for this year, and one of the new ones is on the topic of Spectrum of Care. This is a concept I have been involved this for a while, since participating in … Continue reading
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
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Canine Vaccine Hesitancy: The Fight Against Anti-vaccine Misinformation Goes On
For many years now, I have fought against the encroachment of anti-vaccine misinformation and fears into veterinary medicine. I have written blog posts and journal articles on the subject, and I’ve discussed vaccine hesitancy in podcasts, on YouTube, and at veterinary conferences. It has long been … Continue reading
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Evidence Update: Seresto Flea & Tick Collars
A couple of years ago, I wrote about the wave of concern over the safety of Seresto flea and tick collars, prompted by a sloppy bit of fear-mongering journalism. My conclusion at the time was: There are undoubtedly some risks to … Continue reading
