"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.
What You Need to Know About Today’s Pet Foods
April 2, 2015
Dr. AL Plechner discusses today’s commercial pet foods.
The Health Concerns About Pets Eating Plant Based Estrogens (Phytoestrogens)
Dr. AL Plechner discusses phytoestrogens, which are plants that contain estrogen.
Chronic Renal Disease in Two Canines With an IgA Deficiency
March 26, 2015
Chronic renal failure may be a common occurrence with many various canine breeds or mixed breeds, based upon genetics or acquired through aging, stress, toxins in their environment, foods that contain pesticides (xenoestrogens) which are estrogen mimickers (including glyphosates), vegetables that contain plant estrogens (phytoestrogens) GMO foods, monthly insect chemicals, medical procedures, vaccinations, radiation, improper […]
Does My Cat Really Have Hyperthyroidism?
March 18, 2015
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. It […]
Did My Dog Suddenly Go Blind from SARDS?
March 11, 2015
Dr. AL Plechner discusses SARDS or Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome and how there is treatment.
Why Does One Pet Have Fleas and My Other Pets Do Not?
Dr. AL Plechner discusses fleas and why some pets have them while other pets do not.
Scientific Thoughts Regarding SARDS in Canines
March 6, 2015
Veterinary ophthalmologists agree that there is no treatment for Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS). But for the most part, they do agree that SARDS is an autoimmune disease, probably caused by deregulated T-lymphocytes that are no longer controlled due to an imbalanced endocrine system, causing the loss of their recognition of self-tissue and causing […]
