"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 Develop Sebaceous Cysts?
June 23, 2015
A sebaceous cyst develops from a sebaceous gland. What is a sebaceous gland? A sebaceous gland is a small gland that resides in the skin of you and your dog. Its function is to produce an oily substance referred to as sebum. The purpose of the sebum is to lubricate the hair follicle, hair shaft and […]
Foods and Insect Chemicals to Avoid When Treating Plechner’s Syndrome
June 19, 2015
FOODS The cause of many diseases like allergies and autoimmune diseases, including SARDS and cancer, can be adversely affected by the use of certain foods that contain elevated amounts of plant estrogens (phytoestrogens) and chemical mimicking estrogens (xenoestrogens). The following is a list of foods to try to avoid. PHYTOESTROGENS: All soy and soy products […]
Foods And Supplements to Correctly Treat Atypical Cortisol Estrogen Imbalance Syndrome
June 18, 2015
FOODS Try to use diets that are limited to one type of protein and one type of carbohydrate only. If you are worried about weight gain in your pet, please remember dry food normally has three times the calories of wet food. Foods definitely to avoid, based on their increased amounts of phytoestrogens or xenoestrogens. All soy bean products […]
Abstracts For Dr. Plechner’s Clinical Articles on PubMed
May 28, 2015
I was reviewing some of my published clinical articles at PubMed recently and forgot how clearly these abstracts were written. They were written by prominent MD and PHD Journals and I thought I’d share them with you. Med Hypotheses. 2004; 62(4):575-81. Cortisol abnormality as a cause of elevated estrogen and immune destabilization: insights for […]
Is the Use of Monthly Insect Repellents Killing our Pets?
May 15, 2015
Dr. AL Plechner discusses toxicity of some insect repellents, and other safer options.
What is Known About Calcinosis Cutis?
Wikipedia defines calcinosis cutis as a type of calcinosis wherein the calcium deposits form in the skin. VCA Animal Hospitals has found in animals that these calcium deposits are in the dermis or subcutaneous layers of the skin, and are usually of minimum significance in the young animals but may indicate a serious underlying disease […]
