             February 2010 DailyVet Entries 0
Cat Bite Abscesses: What YOU Need to Know February 9th, 2010I confess: I love feline abscesses. Ever since I was a little girl working in a veterinary hospital setting (apparently before child labor laws were strictly enforced), I’ve adored a good cat bite abscess. ... continue reading
When Law and Veterinary Medicine Intersect  February 8th, 2010We’ve all heard loads of scary stories from our cousins on the human medical side of the fence but few vets have yet to gain firsthand knowledge of the deposition table drama that comes with a malpractice law suit. ... continue reading
How To Know If Your Pet Needs A Necropsy (And What's A Necropsy Anyway?)  February 5th, 2010Have you ever had cause to have your veterinarian undertake a necropsy? Has your veterinarian ever offered one? Maybe you have but you’re still not quite sure what the word "necropsy" means. ... continue reading
Kids and Pets: Is Bed Sharing Safe?  February 4th, 2010One of my clients recently asked me to help settle a family dispute. His mother-in-law claimed the family's pets would spread diseases to the children if they slept on their beds. He called it an old wives’ tale, but he wanted my take, of course. ... continue reading
Got a Pet of a Certain Breed?  February 3rd, 2010Or is there a new purebred in your future? If you answered in the affirmative to either question, now answer me this: Do you know how your breed’s genetic material influences the kind of diseases you may become way too familiar with in the future? ... continue reading
Why I Love Zyrtec for Cats  February 2nd, 2010Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antihistamine approved for use in humans to treat allergy symptoms. In veterinary medicine it’s used in both cats and dogs for the same indication ... and more. ... continue reading   
 Patty Khuly VMD, MBA is a small animal veterinarian in Miami, Florida where she practices medicine at Sunset Animal Clinic. She is a graduate of Wellesley College, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and The Wharton School of Business.  Pet Sites You Love... Inquiring minds want to know … which are your favorite pet-related websites?
... Pit bulls are the best...so says this vet Breed bans are all the rage in many municipalities across the U.S. And they get under my skin. But will banning a breed make you safer or even limit dog bites and reduce rabies transmission?
... What's the right time to spay and neuter your dog? For most pets today, the most common recommendation is to spay and neuter at or before sexual maturity. It’s what most of us (veterinarians) advise by way of addressing the overwhelming overpopulation crisis pets suffer in this country. But some veterinary researchers are finding that this isn’t always best.
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