"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.
Updated Article on Alzheimer’s Disease
January 23, 2017
It is believed by many well-known researches that Alzheimer’s disease, is caused by inflammation. William A. Banks, MD discusses this in two different publications. His studies suggest that inflammation is the actual cause of Alzheimer’s disease. He states, “Inflammation, which is part of the body’s natural immune response occurs when the body activates white blood […]
Additional Thoughts About Alzheimer’s Syndrome by a Veterinarian
I wonder if a person suffering from Alzheimer’s syndrome, if producing excessive amounts of adrenal estrogen, may contribute to the reported inflammation that seems to be occurring in the cerebral arteries of these patients. I would image that elevated amounts of estrogen have been considered, but unfortunately only estradiol, estrone and estriole are routinely measured. […]
The Possible Cause for Feline Leukemia and Other Retroviral Diseases
FELV, FIV and FIP have all been recognized for many years and are thought to be quite contagious for all felines, but as this article continues, you may find that this may not be totally true. Unfortunately with inbreeding, whether on purpose for structure, size, color, or due to feral cats natural instincts and as […]
Should I or Should I Not Feed My Dog a Raw Food Diet?
January 14, 2017
SHOULD I FEED OR NOT FEED MY DOG A RAW FOOD DIET? Much of the veterinary world and the pet owners are being introduced to raw foods and their benefits. Unfortunately some of the benefits of feeding a raw food diet may be outweighed by the possible harm a raw food diet may cause your […]
Some Thoughts Regarding Early Aging
January 10, 2017
Many of us worry about the life expectancy for ourselves and for our pets and is there anything we can do about it? Obviously regular exercise, proper nutrition and proper amounts of sleep will help make a difference. After many years of clinical practice, I have discovered that there is a way to maximize the […]
Does the Total Estrogen Test Value Only Represent Adrenal Estrogen?
My studies in canines, felines, equines and the 2,000 human patients that their health care professions allowed me become involved with all had elevated adrenal estrogen that the humans and veterinary laboratories measure as total estrogen. My 90,000 endocrine immune blood studies were done on canines, felines and equines that already had their ovaries and […]
Important Facts Regarding Progesterone and Estrogen; Including Different Thoughts About Total Estrogen
December 20, 2016
The following information regarding Progesterone and Estrogen comes from the medical literature. At the end of this article, I will share my different thoughts with you about progesterone and total estrogen. Progesterone may have an important function in regulating the body’s total estrogen, but first it is important to understand the other functions sex hormones […]
