"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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Dogs and Cats
April 30, 2015
Dr. AL Plechner discusses the cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, an IgA deficiency, and why it’s important to do an endocrine immune balance test.
How Can I Prevent My Pet From Developing Major Diseases?
Dr. AL Plechner discusses how to prevent major diseases in your pet by checking hormone levels.
The Truth About the Use of Vaccines for Pets
April 24, 2015
Dr. AL Plechner discusses vaccines, titers, and pets.
The Cause of Idiopathic Epilepsy in Humans and Animals
April 23, 2015
Dr. AL Plechner discusses idiopathic epilepsy in dogs, cats and humans; and information about an endocrine immune test to identify a cortisol imbalance.
An Elevated T4 May Not Mean Your Cat Has Hyperthyroidism
April 22, 2015
Dr. Plechner discusses hyperthyroidism in cats and how there may be a cortisol imbalance, instead of hyperthyroidism.
New Thoughts On an Old Disease, Called Breast Cancer
April 17, 2015
It appears there is a definite increase in the number of cancer patients, including breast cancer (mammary carcinoma) patients, in the world affecting both humans and animals. In my 50 years of clinical, veterinary practice, I have found that all the cancer patients I have been involved with, whether animals or humans, ALL have elevated […]
The Importance of Estrogen
April 10, 2015
Determining the amount of estrogen that a patient is producing, including their exposure to environmental estrogens, for both humans and animals, has been recognized in the medical world as being vitally important to health. Besides identifying exposure to phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens, the medical profession believes the main source of estrogen in females comes mainly from […]
