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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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Another night in the human ER (for positive veterinary comparison, this time)

No sniveling complaints here. READ MORE

Jun 30, 2007 / (2) comments

The dreaded dog spay?

Yesterday’s surgery schedule was packed tight with the standard mix of routine, uneventful surgeries…at least, that’s what you might assume after reading this list: READ MORE

Jun 29, 2007 / (5) comments

Tough choices in pet cancer care...for everyone

This post is neither about money nor pet safety…whew! We all needed a little respite after three serious posts on that subject. READ MORE

Jun 28, 2007 / (2) comments

The microchip wars and how they affect your pets' safety (Part 2: Microchip technology)

WARNING: This post is a little long, legal, slightly technical and might be hard to follow but once you get through it you’ll have bragging rights on basic microchip ins-and-outs. READ MORE

Jun 27, 2007 / (12) comments

Swimming pool safety in the sweet summertime

If you or someone you know has the luxury of a swimming pool or nearby watering hole, your dog is likely to take an interest, too. READ MORE

Jun 26, 2007 / (7) comments

The microchip wars and how they affect your pets' safety (Part 1: Accusations)

This is the first of a three-part series. I've been researching this industry for some time now and hope that you consider my comments exploratory and thought-provoking. Have fun. READ MORE

Jun 25, 2007 / (21) comments

Euthanasia-moment tears in veterinary practice

Today, I made an interesting observation. I don’t cry that much any more at work. READ MORE

Jun 24, 2007 / (32) comments

Gourmet magazine gets kudos for its treatment of animal welfare issues

Did you know that Gourmet, that old stalwart of foodie periodical publishing, has just pioneered a new section called “Politics of the Pl READ MORE

Jun 23, 2007 / (11) comments

Humanization of pets: Little pink polka dots'¦for you and me

There’s this new client I have. READ MORE

Jun 22, 2007 / (19) comments

When clients don't pay their vets, it really hurts

Every once in a while, a client walks right out the door (with Fluffy in tow) confidently proclaiming, “I’m sorry that I don’t have the money right now…but I promise to pay READ MORE

Jun 21, 2007 / (16) 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.