"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 World of Yeast
July 2, 2014
Yeast comes in various forms, shapes and many different species. Over 1,500 different species of yeast have been identified throughout the world and the scientific community believes these identified species may represent only 1% of all fungal species. Yeast is thought to be a fungus and is classified as a eukaryotid. According to Wikipedia, the […]
July 4th A Problem For Pets?
June 27, 2014
THE FOURTH OF JULY MAY BE A HOLIDAY FOR THE PET OWNER, BUT A PROBLEM FOR THEIR PET Before, during, and after July 4th, fireworks are often ignited, resulting in very loud, significant sounds. Unfortunately, many pets are terrified of loud sounds and whether the loud sound is due to thunderstorms or the igniting of […]
Pet Owner Alert! – Insect Repellents
June 24, 2014
ARE MONTHLY CHEMICAL INSECT REPELLENTS CAUSING YOUR PET TO HAVE UNDIAGNOSED DISEASES AND DEATH? The world of convenience has led pet owners on a catastrophic trail of disease and death for their pet. The manufacturers of monthly insect repellent chemicals have done little to nothing to let the veterinarians, their clients and their patients know […]
Use of Probiotics is Becoming More Important Every Day For You & Your Pet
June 13, 2014
In today’s world, it is becoming more important to help those humans and animals that are exposed to all the daily, adverse, environmental exposures that help create many diseases. The natural microbes that live in the body are also being slowly destroyed by the abundant use of antibiotics, whether prescribed or included in the foods […]
The Cholesterol-Cortisol Connection
June 6, 2014
What do we know about cholesterol? First of all, Wikipedia defines the source of the word for cholesterol from the ancient Greek meaning chole-(bile)-stereos (solid) followed by the chemical suffix-ol. Cholesterol is an actual steroid or modified steroid molecule. One of its main functions in the body is to build and maintain various membranes in many […]
Elevated Estrogen Can Cause Liver Disease
May 15, 2014
The liver is a large, vital organ that is present in the upper quadrant of the abdomen in both you and your pet. The function of the liver revolves around the cells that make up its mass, called hepatocytes. Theses hepatocytes assist in synthesizing various molecules in the body, from one molecule type to another, […]
Are Today’s Breeding Practices Causing Our Pets To Die Early In Life?
April 25, 2014
Many pet owners today remember the days when their family pet lived to be 18 to 20 years of age and sometimes even longer. Many of today’s pets that came from the same breeds are living half as long and are suffering and dying from many more catastrophic diseases like allergies, autoimmunity and cancer than […]
