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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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The Power of the CT Scan (and Other Tales from Vincent’s Big Day in the OR)

If you’re among those pet owners that have been unlucky enough to have lived through serious problems with your pets — yet fortunate enough to have the means (financial or otherwise) to deal with them — you’re probably already aware of the rising importance of the CT scan in veterinary... READ MORE

Aug 31, 2010 / (18) comments

New Week ... New Outlook ... New Format ... New Videos (Thanks, Nulo!) ... and a New Ad for FullyVetted

Last week sucked. Vincent had to have two CTs, a myelogram, and finally, back surgery to remove the pressure on his swollen spinal cord. (More on this, tomorrow.) Then my iPhone got stolen. My car’s AC died in the Miami heat. I misplaced my driver’s license. And finally, lightning literally... READ MORE

Aug 30, 2010 / (28) comments

Books and Bones: R.E.A.D.ing to Dogs Works ... But Which Books Would YOU Choose?

There’s this theory out there ... that kids who have trouble reading learn faster and more effectively when they’re asked to practice their skills on their pets — dogs, in particular. Hence the R.E.A.D. Therapy Dog Program in which "reading education assistance dogs" are employed... READ MORE

Aug 27, 2010 / (13) comments

Does PetMD Need More Cat Health Posts? And the Top 15 Feline Veterinary Conditions by the Numbers

Two days in a row and I’ve kept to the cats in my posts. Does that spell a trend? Not particularly. But the fact that I take special note of this less than typical double-header — and never do I question its more-than-occasional canine correlation — means that cats may be getting short... READ MORE

Aug 26, 2010 / (36) comments

Itchy Cats 101: What to Do When Kitty Goes Bilaterally Bald

"Feline symmetric alopecia," we call it. It happens when hair loss occurs in a characteristic pattern that’s just about even on both sides of the body (bilaterally symmetrical). But while the condition is well-described by its moniker, there’s almost nothing straightforward about... READ MORE

Aug 25, 2010 / (8) comments

Hard-boiling Eggs After the Recall? Not I!

As many FullyVetted readers already know, I keep my own chicken factory in-house. READ MORE

Aug 24, 2010 / (24) comments

Canine Spines in Crisis ... Will the Dread of Them Never Cease?

Apparently, as long as I continue to share a household with Frenchies, I am doomed to living with spinal diseases. Love though I might the breed’s verve and goofiness, I'll be damned if I don’t feel like deadpanning Britney’s famous refrain for the sake of this crummy topic. "Oops,... READ MORE

Aug 23, 2010 / (16) comments

Studying Moose Arthritis (Really!), and What it Might Mean for People and Pet Nutrition

There’s a new study out on moose arthritis and nutrition. Researchers from Michigan have discovered a window into the potential connection between moose and other species when it comes to degenerative joint disease. READ MORE

Aug 20, 2010 / (8) comments

Post-Spay Day’s a Bitch (and Other Foster Dog Musings)

Post-op’s the worst. Even if you’d been feeling really sick and/or painful before the procedure (consider the lowly fractured tooth, for example), the first 24 hours after surgery can be a terrible time to be you. Veterinarians get this. Which is why my foster dog, Pinky, is getting babied... READ MORE

Aug 19, 2010 / (11) comments

An Open Question to FullyVetted Readers and Pet Lovers Everywhere: How Much is Too Much Vetspeak?

"Vetspeak" — as in, that canting language veterinarians will often unwittingly adopt while in the process of explaining what is ailing your pet. Whenever it is raised, this is a topic that always begs the questions: "Do I not offer enough?" and "How much is too much?" READ MORE

Aug 18, 2010 / (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.