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Dr. Coates is a veterinarian based in the other “Sunshine State” – that's Colorado to the rest of you – where she lives and plays with a varied range of animals. She shares her professional and personal experiences, Monday through Thursday, here on petMD's blog, the Fully Vetted. Log in for your daily dose of her insight and wisdom.
Veterinarians and Owners Need to ListenI was going over the comments that you all left on my survey (take it if you haven’t already) a few months ago and was shocked at the number that touched upon a common theme: veterinarians... An 'Intrigue' of KittensI had a funny experience last week. I was writing an article about cats and got to a point where I needed to refer to a group of them with a collective noun. I was stumped. The words “herd” and “pack” are what immediately popped to mind but were not appropriate... Dogs and Pickup TrucksI’ve owned pickup trucks for the last 15 years or so. Residing in some very rural parts of Virginia and Wyoming and keeping horses on my property have made them a necessity. However, my dogs have never ridden unrestrained in the bed of a truck. I always find a way to cram them... 
The Daily Vet is a blog featuring veterinarians from all walks of life. Every week they will tackle entertaining, interesting, and sometimes difficult topics in the world of animal medicine – all in the hopes that their unique insights and personal experiences will help you to better understand your pets.
Large Animal Oncology, Part 2Last week we started a discussion about cancer in large animals. This week, let’s look specifically at equine oncology.Of the farm animal species, I see tumors in horses most frequently. This is mostly due to the fact that of the large animals I treat, horses are considered... A Conundrum: Adding Human Food to Commercial Pet FoodA recent survey study in the U.S. found that 59 percent of dogs receive table scraps in addition to their regular diet. This supplementation amounted to 21 percent of the total daily caloric intake. The point of the study was to evaluate owner feeding patterns and pet obesity.
For... All in a Day's WorkLast week was particularly rough for me. I considered the typical events known to depress my work-related morale, and realized we didn’t lose any patients, the hours I worked weren’t any longer than usual, and the cases I saw weren’t particularly difficult to manage.... 
Purely Puppy is the perfect blog for puppy parents. It is written by Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board certified veterinary behaviorist in southeastern Florida, who has a great love of dogs, and a special fondness for Rottweilers.
Moving Forward This will be my last blog for Purely Puppy. I am moving on from here to a guest spot every other Friday on Fully Vetted. My draw to this blog was to spread the good word of behavioral medicine. To stand at the pulpit each week and preach that you don’t have to dominate your dog... No, It is Not Your FaultThis week, I saw a post on Facebook that bugged me. The person posted, "Train the owner, not the dog." This is a commonly used phrase in dog training circles. While I agree that this can be the case with dogs who are unruly — that the owner is a lot of the problem —... Preventing Worms by 'Leaving It'This week, as we focus on preparing for Spring and prevention of parasites, we are running one of our favorite Dr. Radosta columns on the topic of worms. It was originally posted in December of 2011 under the title "Ewww ... Worms, Part 2."
Dr. Radosta... 
Dog Nutrition Nuggets is the newest offshoot of petMD’s Nutrition Center, a joint venture made up of the talents behind Hill’s Pet Nutrition and the medical information authorities of petMD. One such authority is Jennifer Coates, DVM. Each week Dr. Coates will use her expertise and wisdom to blog about the intricacies of dog nutrition.
Feeding Dogs with Hepatic EncephalopathyOne of the complications commonly seen with advanced liver disease in dogs is hepatic encephalopathy. The liver acts as a giant filter for the gastrointestinal tract (among other roles). After a meal, the circulatory system absorbs all sorts of things from the gut. Many of these substances,... Microminerals: Tiny Amounts, But Big EffectsI’ve found that whenever I talk about the nutrients that dogs require in a balanced diet I tend to gloss over the microminerals – minerals that are required in the diet in relatively small amounts. The big players like protein, carbohydrates, and fat get the most attention.
Vitamins... What Your Pet's Lifestyle and Diet Says about YouI’m sure you’ve heard the adage about how dogs and their owners often look alike. Turns out we also often share diet and lifestyle characteristics, particularly as we get older.
A 2011 study looked at similarities and differences in diet and lifestyle between... 
Cat Nutrition Nuggets is the newest offshoot of petMD’s Nutrition Center, a joint venture made up of the talents behind Hill’s Pet Nutrition and the medical information authorities of petMD. One such authority is Jennifer Coates, DVM. Each week Dr. Coates will use her expertise and wisdom to blog about the intricacies of cat nutrition.
Is Variety the Spice of Life?How do you feed your cat? Is it the same thing day in and day out, or do you spice it up a little and offer different foods from time to time? There is no right answer to this question. As with most aspects of cat care, it depends on the individual.
Some... Feeding Cats with PancreatitisFeline pancreatitis is a maddening disease. It is often difficult to diagnose, veterinarians are usually unsure of its underlying cause, and it can be resistant to treatment. Why then, should making recommendations about what to feed cats with pancreatitis be any different?
First... No Quick Fix for Overweight CatI had a case a few years ago that still nags at me. My patient was (shall I just be blunt?) fat. Oscar was an affable orange tabby. He weighed 17 pounds and should have tipped the scales at about 11. His owner had recently moved to town and was looking for help getting Oscar to lose...
Healthy Assurance's mission is simple: To provide pet owners with unbiased, reliable, helpful, and timely information on pet insurance from a veterinarian’s perspective. Since veterinarians diagnose and treat the problems that pet owners end up filing claims for, their perspective is important. And what better veterinarian to write this blog than Dr. Kenney, a small animal practioner and author of Your Guide to Understanding Pet Health Insurance.
Should You Buy Pet Insurance For Your Older Pet?Last week, we considered this question about the younger, healthy pet. I’ve seen a number of references in the comments to this blog about having older pets and wondering if they were insurable or not.
There are several pet insurance companies... Is Pet Insurance Really Worth It?If you listen to consumer watch groups or read publications like Consumer Reports, you might decide that pet insurance just isn’t worth it.
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