In both humans and animals, the most common cause of chronic bladder infections, is caused by bacterial infections. In humans, chronic bladder infections are more commonly caused by the E. coli bacteria which reside in the intestinal tract. This type of E. coli bladder infections seem to be more common in woman because their urethral […]
Immune Mediated Chronic Bladder Infections Has your dog or cat ever suffered from chronic bladder infections? You take them to the vet and when their urine is tested ‘in office’ with a dip strip, and inflammatory cells or white blood cells (WBCs) are present, you’re told that your pet has a urinary tract infection. The […]
The following are some of the questions of interest that have been asked about the use of Dr. Plechner’s syndrome. 1) Once my veterinarian identifies the fact that my pet has Plechner’s syndrome, will my pet need to stay on these hormone replacements, for the rest of my pet’s life? Since your pet has […]
Unfortunately, the veterinary profession seems not to realize that the Pfizer Depomedrol, is not as effective as the Upjohn Depomedrol, which has not been manufactured, for many years. When Pfizer had Zoetis make their Depomedrol, the FDA notified them that since Depomedrol was such an old pharmaceutical product, no clinical trials were necessary. If you […]
All SARDS dogs produce a deficient or non-functional cortisol that will allow for the production of elevated amounts of adrenal estrogen, measured by the veterinary laboratories, as total estrogen. It is the elevated adrenal estrogen that deregulates the immune system, which causes the SARDS. Various foods are usually not thought about as adversely affecting a […]
What is dry eye? Dry eye medically, is known as Keretoconjunctivitis Sicca KCS) or Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) or Keratitis Sicca. Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) is a disease of the eyes that is caused by either decreased production of tears, or due to an increased tear film, evaporation. Unfortunately if left untreated, corneal abrasions, ulcers, […]
Often, as a SARDS owner, you are told, that there is no treatment for SARDS, please go home and learn how to live with your blind dog. You may have also been told, that SARDS only causes blindness, and your pet can survive nicely, because of all their other, natural senses. This is definitely not […]
Yeast comes in various forms, shapes and many different species. Over 1500 different species of yeast have been identified throughout the world and the scientific community believes the species that have been identified, may represent only be 1 %. Yeast is thought to be a fungus and is classified as a eukaryotid. According to Wikipedia, […]
CANCER and OBESITY Over the years, I have learned that abnormal weight gain can cause in increase in the amount of total estrogen that you or your pet‘s body produce. In turn, I have found that this increased amount of total estrogen can lead to an increase in weight and if that weight is due […]
Don’t let Your Pet be “Given up for Dead” By David Spangenburg Dr. Plechner once had a consultation client, who called him one evening. She sounded desperate. It seems that her vet refused to do the blood draw and to send it in to National Veterinary Diagnostic Services lab for Endocrine- Immune testing. As it […]
