"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 Cancer in Animals May be the Same in Humans
April 3, 2013
This post was originally posted on Nutricula Magazine on February 28th, 2013. While the studies continue by the scientists trying to discover the secret of why the African Mole Rat does not develop cancer, as a clinical veterinarian, I too have been trying to discover why other animals and people do develop cancer. The genetic or acquired make up […]
Just What Is Addison’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, and Plechner’s Syndrome and Why Are They So Important?
February 25, 2013
This post was originally published on Healthy Pet Network, January 29, 2013 Not common terminology but occasionally brought up at the veterinarians office, so I felt this was a good time to help with a distinction between these diseases. If you hear this at the doctor office, you will have a better understanding of their […]
Cancer Commentary for the World Today
February 7, 2013
As the world seems to deteriorate because of man’s needs to succeed and out think why we were created, it makes me thankful to have been born a veterinarian. As humans and animals are exposed to inbreeding and a manmade altered environment, cancer has become increased, yet no one seems to know the why. The […]
Gingival Flare Case Reports
The following case reports are to indicate to you that a mucous membrane antibody deficiency in the mouth can cause not only bad breath but a definite reason why the patient may lose their teeth. Teeth cleaning is often recommended, but usually may not make a difference with this imbalance. However ever, it might cause […]
Addison’s Disease
January 25, 2013
Addison’s Disease was named after Dr. Thomas Addison in 1849. He was British physician that discovered this adrenal cortex abnormality. At that time and even now, an Addison patient, whether human or animal, Addison’s Disease was thought to be caused by a two layer adrenal cortex imbalance or adrenal exhaustion. In reality, true Addison Disease […]
Estrogen’s Vicious Cycle
January 15, 2013
The medical world is concerned with the medical effects that occur with elevated levels of estrogen and what catastrophic effects that elevated estrogen might cause. However, standard medical practices only measure three ovarian estrogens in woman, and estradiol in men and in animals. There seems to be no realization, that there are huge amount of […]
What Is A Gingival Flare?
January 10, 2013
For those of you that rescue animals and really care for animals, you need to know that saving these wonderful animals can be accomplished by seeing if your rescues of these pets have this gum line imbalance that needs to be corrected before catastrophic diseases happen. No, my findings have not been ever taught in […]
