"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.
Common Foods That May Suppress Thyroid Function in You and Your Pet
August 20, 2015
There is an entire family of commonly eaten foods that will suppress the thyroid production of its important hormones that are vitally necessary to regulate the metabolism of the entire body. This family of foods is referred to as goitrogenic. This means, they can interfere with the uptake and use of iodine causing an enlarged […]
Total Estrogen is the Answer to Many Inflammatory Diseases in Humans and in Animals, Yet it is Rarely Measured
August 18, 2015
The time has arrived when the world of medicine, whether for humans or for animals, needs to measure total estrogen, which includes not only ovarian estrogen but also adrenal estrogen. The belief that female humans only produce ovarian estradiol, estrone and estriole, should be a thing of the past. Postmenopausal human women, human males, and […]
Changing Your Pet’s Diet, Could Hurt More Than Their Appetite
August 6, 2015
You’ve done a lot of research, spent a lot of money but you finally found something that is healthy for them to eat. And they even like it! Just when you think it’s safe to go into the dog food aisle, you hear that there’s a new diet available and it’s supposed to be even […]
Are Vaccines Too Much of a Good Thing?
July 31, 2015
There is no doubt that there is an over use of vaccines in our country in dogs and cats and, as quite a few people believe, even humans. Our “vaccination nation” has decided why depend on our bodies natural defenses when there’s money to be made. The medical and pharmaceutical industries have found vaccinations to […]
A Veterinarian’s Thoughts About Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
July 17, 2015
It is believed by many well-known researches that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by inflammation. William A. Banks, MD discusses this in two different publications. His studies suggest that inflammation is the actual cause of Alzheimer’s disease. He states, “Inflammation, which is part of the body’s natural immune response occurs when the body activates white blood […]
Other Factors That May Adversely Effect Proper Absorption of SARDS Canine Hormone Supplementation
July 10, 2015
Please be aware of the fact that diagnosing and providing proper hormone supplementation for a SARDS canine patient may not be enough. Malabsorption is a primary concern with ALL canine patients, not only because of their decreased IgA levels in their intestines, but also because of their food sensitivities and their trypsin deficiencies. While you […]
What Really is the Cause of Post Traumatic Stress?
June 30, 2015
Wikipedia says post-traumatic stress may develop after a person is exposed to traumatic events like war and being abused by others sexually, including death threats. Their actual stress creates chronic adrenaline production that uses cortisol as a catalyst and this is where the term Adrenal Exhaustion came from. In reality, it is only a fatigue […]
