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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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Veterinary surgeon and writer, Dr. Phil 'Internet vet' Zeltzman at your service

A month or so ago I offered up a post on the wide variety of veterinarians READ MORE

Dec 31, 2008 / (16) comments

'Twas the season for holiday pets (and now it's the animal lawyer's turn)

by Marcy LaHart, JD [Ms. LaHart is an attorney who practices animal and environmental law in South Florida.] READ MORE

Dec 30, 2008 / (44) comments

Vaccine cost and veterinary profits: The price of protection

“A rabies shot costs $30? I bet you buy that vaccine from the manufacturer for $3. So you want to charge me a 1000% markup. Seriously?” READ MORE

Dec 29, 2008 / (33) comments

Pierced cats, cropped dogs and human rites: Why?

A shocking news story out of Northeastern Pennsylvania: A basement-dwelling groomer offers “ READ MORE

Dec 28, 2008 / (45) comments

'Twas the season for holiday pets (and now it's the vet's turn)

Every year I like to offer a rundown of my holiday nightmare cases. Usually, these are the pups purchased in pet stores. With their… READ MORE

Dec 27, 2008 / (25) comments

Late gifts, great books, holiday stress and a belated Merry Christmas!

It was an unseasonably warm and drizzly Christmas morning in Miami. With no chimney to speak of, this household had hung its stockings on the window cranks with care. READ MORE

Dec 26, 2008 / (16) comments

Serious allergies, shocking findings and a sad state of goat and guinea pig affairs

Until last week, my air conditioner had been broken for a month. No big deal this time of year in Miami. I just opened the windows. READ MORE

Dec 24, 2008 / (21) comments

Spaying the unspayable: Making veterinary mistakes in spades

I imagine most of you won’t find this topic amusing but I can’t help presenting it here by way of soliciting your impressions. READ MORE

Dec 23, 2008 / (42) comments

Pedigree learns new tricks, but will you bite?

Pet food companies are employing increasingly-effective tactics to wed you to their brand. The newest? Recruiting your altruistic animal impulses. And I have to admit it’s a great strategy. READ MORE

Dec 22, 2008 / (24) comments

Some pet people are mean! (Happy freakin' holidays to you, too!)

I hate people sometimes. Strong words for a peaceful Sunday morning, right? READ MORE

Dec 21, 2008 / (36) 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.