"Dr. Plechner's Corner" is a compilation of veterinary and animal research articles by
Al Plechner, DVM. Some of the articles found in this section are also co-authored with other colleagues as well.
Why Does My Dog Have Dry Eye?
June 2, 2016
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, […]
Why Did My Dog Die from SARDS?
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 […]
The World of Yeast
May 27, 2016
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, […]
Do You Realize Obesity May Lead to Cancer?
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”
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 […]
What SARDS Corner Can Do For Your Pet
May 26, 2016
The SARDS Corner was created, in order to help all patients and their owners, by providing information that will indicate how to successfully treat the medical condition referred to, as SARDS. A large number of SARDS Corner, articles will provide you with, many clinical findings written by. Dr. Al Plechner, including many different SARDS cases, […]
Junior the Redtail Hawk
May 23, 2016
Al was licensed by the California Fish and Game and Commission and the federal government to create a bird of prey center at the preserve. He received many birds for their relocation use and also offered care, at his hospital, to many damaged or young birds that had either been abandoned or had fallen out […]
