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Hyperestrogenism by Dr. Plechner, DVM

by Terry on December 15, 2009

An article from the University of Tennessee signals that my esteem fellow professionals are finally beginning to understand what this old Vet’s been saying for many years now. They are beginning to realize the dangers of excessive adrenal estrogen. They are close, but alas…no cigar. It seems they are attempting to reduce the production of [...]

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WHAT DETERMINES THE BALANCE OF GOOD HEALTH?

by Terry on December 9, 2009

The balance of good health comes from a proper balance of active cortisol from the middle layer of the adrenal cortex and the estrogen that is produced from the inner layer adrenal cortex.

When these two hormones are in a proper balance both the hormone producing system and the immune system regulate the effects of good health.

When an imbalance occurs, the immune system may not protect the body with their functions and can lose recognition of self tissue allowing for destruction of the host.

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DOES YOUR PET SUFFER FROM HIGH CHOLESTEROL?

by Terry on December 3, 2009

The high cholesterol can occur from many directions.

Often diet change may help or may not help the problem.

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WHAT IS A GINGIVAL FLARE?

by Terry on November 30, 2009

A gingival flare relates to a red line occurring at the base of the gums where they join the very top of the tooth. This is a very common finding in both dogs and cats that may lead to a very foul breath.

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HIV and AIDS

by Terry on November 24, 2009

By Alfred J. Plechner, D.V.M.

This HIV virus is very similar to the FIV virus in that it appears that both viruses effect patients in a similar manner. This can be overcome in 70 % of cases involving cats and it may also apply to patients with aids.

It has been proven that a certain immune cell is responsible for protecting the body against viruses and fungi. This cell is called a T cell which is programmed through the thymus.

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