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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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Ovariohysterectomy versus Ovariectomy

At first glance, the terms "ovariohysterectomy" and "ovariectomy" look similar enough that you might think they refer to the same procedure, but that is not the case.   READ MORE

Dec 13, 2011 / (13) comments

Hero Dogs

This year the American Humane Association organized its first ever Hero Dog contest. The awards ceremony was held on October 1st and broadcast on the Hallmark Channel last month. I didn’t catch it on TV, but I finally got around to checking out the website to see who won … and it was Roselle,... READ MORE

Dec 12, 2011 / (2) comments

Getting Your Cat Back into the Box

Some owners who are worried about getting bad news from the veterinarian will avoid scheduling an appointment for as long as possible. But if your cat has begun to urinate outside the litter box, any underlying causes must be addressed before any other changes can be made.   READ MORE

Dec 09, 2011 / (1) comments

Updated Canine Vaccine Guidelines Now Available

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released their revised Canine Vaccination Guidelines. The last time AAHA updated its recommendations was in 2007, and much has changed in the meantime, including the availability of some new vaccines and the withdrawal of others.   READ MORE

Dec 08, 2011 / (6) comments

Air Travel with Pets

Many years ago, I used to travel frequently between Washington, D.C. and Montreal. I went to school in Montreal and my parents lived in the D.C. area, so almost every summer, winter break, etc., for four years I hopped on a plane to make the trips back and forth. For three of those four years, my dog... READ MORE

Dec 07, 2011 / (10) comments

Treating Feline Hyperesthesia

Yesterday we talked about the basics of feline hyperesthesia and how it can be diagnosed. Today let’s focus on treatment. What can be done once you and your vet are reasonably certain that your cat has feline hyperesthesia?   READ MORE

Dec 06, 2011 / (1) comments

Feline Hyperesthesia – Anything New?

At the risk of sounding like a lounge act, I take requests … for blog topics, that is. I got one a couple of weeks back from a reader who is dealing with a cat that may have feline hyperesthesia. Ashmom asked for an update on the condition, and here it is.   READ MORE

Dec 05, 2011 / (6) comments

Treating Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)

Cats are diagnosed with FIC when they have one or more of the typical symptoms of lower urinary tract disease (e.g., urinating outside of the litter box, straining to urinate, painful urination, producing only small amounts of sometimes discolored urine, and/or frequent attempts to urinate) and other... READ MORE

Dec 02, 2011 / (4) comments

Diagnosing and Treating the Addisonian Dog

A couple of you have mentioned Addison’s Disease in your replies to various posts in the last few weeks, oftentimes referring to how frustrating you found the process of reaching a definitive diagnosis to be. I thought I’d write about Addison’s in hopes that the process might go a bit... READ MORE

Dec 01, 2011 / (30) comments

Topical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Be Careful Around Pets

Getting older isn’t always a lot of fun … but it sure does beat the alternative.   READ MORE

Nov 30, 2011 / (11) comments

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Jennifer Coates, DVM

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...graduated with honors from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. In the years since, she has practiced veterinary medicine in Virginia, Wyoming, and Colorado. She is the author of several books about veterinary medicine and animal care, including the Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-Speak Deciphered for the Non-Veterinarian. Dr. Coates also writes short stories that focus on the strength and importance of the human-animal bond, and freelance articles relating to a variety of animal care and veterinary topics. Dr. Coates lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and various species of pets.

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