Revisiting the world of canine raw dietsMarch 1, 2022Proponents of raw diets offer varied theoretical arguments for why they should be healthier than commercial cooked foods.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDo you have a conflict of interest?February 10, 2022By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAA conflict of interest is simply one category of bias that can influence the outcome of scientific research. In ordinary use, the term “bias” has negative connotations as it mostly refers to various forms of prejudice or discrimination against groups of people. However, in the parlance of EBM, “bias” simply means any factor that systematically distorts the results of scientific research away from the truth.
Genes, environment, and DNA sequenceFebruary 8, 2022One of the most interesting and significant shifts in biomedical science has been the change in our understanding of how genes are influenced by environment, and even how such influences can be inherited without changes to the DNA sequence of our chromosomes.
What does the evidence say about feline fitness and dog aerobics?February 1, 2022From the perspective of basic physiologic principles, there is no reason dogs should not benefit from exercise just as humans and other animals do.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat are general practitioners good for? A lot!December 15, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAMaking a case for the many advantages of being a GP – for both vets and patients
Risks and treatments surrounding cancerDecember 3, 2021One of the most common and dreaded diseases we see in small-animal patients is malignant neoplasia.
Why research can be so satisfyingNovember 16, 2021The heart of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is, of course, evidence.
How do fresh food diets compare to their commercial cousins?November 4, 2021Nutrition is one of the most frequent subjects clients want to discuss, and often one of the most controversial.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnostic tests: the good, the bad, and the uglyOctober 7, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMADiagnostic testing is not an oracle, which we consult blindly in the hope of replacing confusion with wisdom. It is a targeted process of collecting and evaluating specific information in the context of our existing understanding, and altering that understanding incrementally to better approximate reality and inform our actions.
Tummy troubles: Empirical treatment of acute vomitingSeptember 20, 2021Some of the most common clinical presentations seen in general practice are gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea.
