"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.
Dr. Plechner’s Power Point Lectures
May 17, 2016
POWER POINT LECTURES, PRESENTED TO THE BRODA O. BARNES M.D. RESEARCH FOUNDATION CONVENTION, IN 2003, BY DR. AL PLECHNER. I thought many of you might find these lectures of interest, including pictures of some of Dr. Plechner’s early patients, even though Dr. Plechner presented these lectures, over 13 years ago. -Welcome to the Genetic Ice […]
Why is SARDS Always Confused with Cushing’s Syndrome?
May 13, 2016
These are two separate conditions that have very little to do with one another, however they do have similar side effects. SARDS is an autoimmune disease that causes blindness. Cushing’s syndrome (CS) causes the production of excessive amounts of functional cortisol. SARDS is an autoimmune disease, and part of the development of SARDS, comes from […]
How to Prevent Allergies, Autoimmunity, and Cancer
HOW TO PREVENT ALLERGIES, AUTOIMMUNITY AND CANCER IN HUMANS AND IN ANIMALS Today’s toxic world contains many different harmful, health invaders, that it is no wonder, rampant, catastrophic diseases are occurring to the animal and human populations, every day. The world is seeing more and more catastrophic diseases occurring also in children and in families, […]
Understanding Fleas Better
May 11, 2016
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT FLEAS AND MORE Over the years, fleas have really become a major problem for people and particularly animals. Controlling their spread has become of major importance not only for the irritation they cause, but also for the diseases they may spread. This article is designed to help you […]
The Importance of Identifying and Treating the Cause of Feline and Canine Allergic Dermatitis
THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFYING AND TREATING THE CAUSE OF AN ALLERGIC DERMATITIS IN A CANINE AND FELINE, AS OPPOSED TO ONLY TREATING THE EFFECTS. Today’s veterinary profession, has been designed to mainly treat the effects of an allergic dermatitis in your dog or your cat, but not the cause. As a pet owner with a […]
Are Your Household Items Killing Your Family and Pets?
IS YOUR COOKWARE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS KILLING YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR PET? Using easily cleaned, non stick cookware, does make doing the dishes easier, but is it really safe? Teflon coated cookware has really come under the eye of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based upon 1 to 15 different toxins that a […]
Do You Realize the Harm?
DO YOU REALIZE THE HARM THAT MAY HAPPEN BY USING MONTHLY INSECT REPELLANTS FOR YOUR PET? Recently CBS San Francisco Bay News reported a story titled, “VETS WARN FLEAS BECOMING RESISTENT TO CHEMICAL TREATMENTS”. http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/12/09/vets-warn-fleas-becoming-resistant-to-chemical-treatments/ Here is an excerpt: “Experts say fleas may be mutating and becoming more resistant to topical flea treatment”. Katheryn Van […]
