"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.
Chip’s SARDS Story
August 16, 2013
This article was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine, on August 14th, 2013 A Great Story (Via Letter From Happy Patient), About Dr. Plechner’s SARDS Therapy -edited and presented by Dr. Bob Berger, MS, MVSc, PhD August 14, 2013 Hi Dr. Plechner, Here is a detailed summary of my dog Chip’s medical history, including his most recent SARDS (Sudden […]
Is There a Need for Medical Marijuana in the Field of Veterinary Medicine?
This article was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine, on August 12th, 2013 -by Al Plechner, DVM There are many indications that medical marijuana definitely has a place in the field of veterinary medicine. I believe the various medical findings justify the importance for the use of this natural medicinal drug that has been recognized and used […]
AKC and VVMA Reject PETA’s Philosophy and Approach to Euthanasia
This article was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine, on August 12th, 2013 A commentary by Al Plechner, DVM Dr. Bob Berger and I have both taken issue with PETA and other groups that accept donations from well-meaning supporters for the wrong reasons. (For further information, please see our articles about PETA and Pet Euthanasia in the “Nutricula Pets” […]
Are Organ Removals the Only Answer to Preventing a “Genetic Marker” From Causing Cancer?
August 2, 2013
This article was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine, on August 4th, 2013 by Al Plechner, DVM and Bob Berger, MS, MVSc, PhD Dr. Plechner: A recent medical procedure for preventing cancer that might have been avoided by doing a simple, inexpensive blood test, will identify an endocrine immune imbalance that a gene marker may indicate. […]
Reclaimed, Municipal Water
July 2, 2013
This post was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine on June 27th, 2013 Is it hurting us? -by Al Plechner, DVM, and Bob Berger, MS, MVSc, PhD. Water conservation and reclaimed water is vital for our survival. However, it may be time to realize that reclaimed water may contain many contaminants which your local municipal water district is not […]
Allergies & Inflammation
June 20, 2013
This post was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine on June 20th, 2013 Things you should know but weren’t told Al Plechner, DVM and Bob Berger, MS, MVSc, PhD What is an allergy? An allergy reaction, begins with a hormone-antibody imbalance that leads to an immune dysfunction. This, in turn, causes the patient, whether man or animal, […]
Effects Of GMOs For You And Your Pet
June 5, 2013
This post was originally posted in Nutricula Magazine on June 5th, 2013 A commentary by Al Plechner, DVM and Bob Berger, MS, MVSc, PhD Dr. Plechner: This topic appears to have become a political issue as opposed to an issue of safe health for the people and animals of the United States. Our government is “pushing the use […]
