"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.
Endocrine Immune Studies by Dr. Plechner in the Past
November 1, 2016
Pertaining to my clinical veterinary studies, this article was an attempt to share my thoughts with my veterinary profession. The California Veterinarian found my article to be interesting enough to publish it in their journal in January of 1979. I also created this article titled The Theory of Endocrine Immune Surveillance which I would like […]
The Real Truth About Eating GMO Vegetables
October 30, 2016
Your time is here to be concerned. There are proven commercial interests, plus commercial industrial corporations that have politicians and other chemical manufactures interesting in selling products that may make billions of dollars every year, but her hurting you, your family, your family pets and the environments we have left for our offspring including what […]
Common Foods That Suppress Thyroid Function
October 28, 2016
There is an entire family of commonly eaten foods that will suppress the thyroid production of its important hormones that are vitally necessary to regulate the metabolism of the entire body. This family of foods is referred to as goitrogenic. This means, they can interfere with the uptake and use of iodine causing an enlarged […]
New Information on Exact Quantities of Total Phytoestrogens
October 26, 2016
For many years, there has been a medical controversy whether to eat and to feed your pet foods that contain plant based estrogens (phytoestrogens). The controversy involves whether phytoestrogens bind the estrogen sites in the body, thus stopping harmful estrogen from other sources from binding these sites; or do the phytoestrogens actually cause a health […]
Changing Your Pet’s Diet Could Hurt More Than Their Appetite
October 24, 2016
You’ve done a lot of research, spent a lot of money but you finally found something that is healthy for them to eat. And, they even like it! Just when you think it’s safe to go into the dog food aisle, you hear that there’s a new diet available and it’s supposed to be even […]
New Food Considerations
October 22, 2016
We have all known for a several years that the agricultural application of insect repellant chemicals for fruits and vegetables, has been very harmful for animals, humans, and for our environment. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has tried to provide the general public with information about fruits and vegetables that may be harmful, if eaten. […]
Testimonials – Ron W and Ken
October 20, 2016
By Roz Wheelock When I met Dr. Plechner almost 30 years ago, I had been breeding Dobermans 5 years. His endocrine immune system testing interested me and we began doing his “E.I. 1” panel on all my breeding dogs. Prior to meeting Dr. Plechner, I had the same issues with health that most other breeders […]
