"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.
The Cause of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Retroviral Diseases
May 5, 2016
FELV, FIV and FIP have all been recognized for many years and are thought to be quite contagious for all cats, but as this article continues, you may find that this may not be totally true. Unfortunately with inbreeding, whether on purpose or due to feral cats natural instincts, as the gene pool becomes to […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
For many years. IBS has plagued humans, dogs, cats, horses and I suspect many other kinds of mammals. Of interest, an MD with the Gastroenterology Research Unit with the Addenbrook’s Hospital in Cambridge, United Kingdom, reports that his findings indicate that the frequency for IBS in humans is as high as 15 % at some […]
Does My Cat Really Have Hyperthyroidism?
What is Feline Hyperthyroidism? This is a disease of the thyroid gland found mainly in felines. It does occur in canines but to a much lesser degree. Probably close to 98 % of the feline patients that have hyperthyroidism, will have a functional tumor in their thyroid gland that may or may not be palpable. […]
Video: Bill Burlingame DVM Discusses ACEIS (Plechner’s Syndrome)
May 3, 2016
Here is a short video by Bill Burlingame, DVM, discussing my findings on ACEIS (Plechner’s Syndrome).
Did You Know that Cholesterol is the Precursor for Cortisol?
May 2, 2016
Today’s modern, medical trends, are telling people how damaging elevated amounts of cholesterol can be, for their wellbeing. However, you have to question, whether cholesterol can go through the necessary, enzymatically changes, for the various intermediary hormones, to become cortisol. The progression of cholesterol into cortisol, requires proper transfer enzymes between each intermediary hormone, for […]
The Clinical Manifestations Caused by the Theories of Cancer and the Cortisol Connection
THE CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS CAUSED BY THE THEORIES OF CANCER AND THE CORTISOL CONNECTION By Dr. AL Plechner DVM Many theories involving cancer have evolved before and since 1954. Today’s most popular theory deals with the thinking that viruses may be the cause of cancer, which is certainly possible. The theory of genetic mutations has been […]
Some New Food Considerations
We have all known for a several years, that the agricultural application of insect repellant chemicals, for fruits and vegetables, has been very harmful for animal’s humans, and for our environment. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has tried to provide the general public with information about fruits and vegetables that may be harmful, if eaten. […]
