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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 Friday, here on petMD's blog, the Fully Vetted. Log in for your daily dose of her insight and wisdom.

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Tagline: No Guilt. No Stress. Great Care.

Saturday. It’s a slow day, yet everyone manages to show up at the same time. How does that happen? READ MORE

Apr 29, 2006 / (1) comments

Sick Pet Clusters: Not Yummy

Too busy. Four diabetes cases and a gastrointestinal obstruction do not make for a fun day. READ MORE

Apr 28, 2006 / (0) comments

Mr. French Bit Me!

Mr. French bit me. On the heels of Otis and Winston (yesterday’s dangerous duo) I have to deal with a freaked out Spuds-dog in serious need of some Prozac. READ MORE

Apr 27, 2006 / (0) comments

Muzzle It, Bitch!

Otis Ryker Stevens coming in. Winston Rodgers, too. What a day I have programmed. Both dogs have the same thing in common. READ MORE

Apr 26, 2006 / (1) comments

Godspeed, Miss Brown!

Success! Miss Brown found a home! READ MORE

Apr 25, 2006 / (0) comments

Expectations of Free Healthcare: Unrealistic and Stressful

Today I saw a new client. A young couple arrived with a very sick eight-week-old puppy of indeterminate breed. The pup was clearly dying. READ MORE

Apr 24, 2006 / (0) comments

Miss Brown's Ready to Go...Somebody Take Her...Please!

Saturday. Waiting to get the day started and expecting Miss Brown’s potential new owner to arrive. This once-stray puppy has been with us three weeks now and she needs a permanent home. READ MORE

Apr 22, 2006 / (0) comments

The Dreaded Second Opinion

Friday. My day off. Went to the hospital to check on my patients, take care of phone calls and pick up my check (let’s not forget that). READ MORE

Apr 21, 2006 / (0) comments

Poor Little One-Eyed Ferret

A beautiful Thursday in Miami. A slow day. Lots of cute, fluffy pets with no problems. Except… READ MORE

Apr 20, 2006 / (0) comments

We Got Kittens!

A docile stray cat was "donated" to the hospital on Monday with a big, swollen belly and five, fully formed skeletons in her belly on X-ray. READ MORE

Apr 12, 2006 / (0) comments

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About fully vetted

Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA

Dr. Khuly is a former petMD blogger and small animal veterinarian in Miami, Florida, where she practices medicine at Sunset Animal Clinic and serves on the board of the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She is a graduate of Wellesley College, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and The Wharton School of Business.

As a significant sideline, she writes...a lot. She authors pet health columns for USA Today, The Miami Herald and Vetstreet. She also writes a popular monthly column for Veterinary Practice News and serves as regular contributor to Veterinary Economics, The Bark, and the Veterinary News Network.

Dr. Khuly lives in South Miami with her brood of hens, goats, dogs, cats...and humans.