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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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Don’t Overlook the Possibility of a Diaphragmatic Hernia

Trauma is tricky. Some problems are readily evident after an injury — bleeding, broken bones, etc. Others hide, lulling owners and veterinarians into a false sense of security. And some conditions, like diaphragmatic hernias, can fall into either category.   READ MORE

Mar 29, 2012 / (3) comments

Insulinomas in Ferrets

I lived with two ferrets back in my vet school days — a little female who liked nothing better than to hide under the couch and surprise people by nipping their ankles when they sat down and a big sweet boy (with the politically incorrect name of Louis Ferretkhan) who loved to cuddle. They weren’t... READ MORE

Mar 28, 2012 / (8) comments

What is Preventive Care?

Spring is a busy time for veterinarians. For the large animal folks out there, spring means calving/lambing/foaling season (take a look at Dr. O'Brien’s related and hilarious post if you haven’t already).   READ MORE

Mar 27, 2012 / (3) comments

Chicken Jerky Update

You may recall that at the end of 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned dog owners that they should be aware of a "potential association between development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats."   READ MORE

Mar 26, 2012 / (18) comments

Feline Resorptive Lesions

Did you get tired of being bombarded with reasons why you should take care of your pet’s teeth during Pet Dental Health Month in February? Sorry, but I’m going to give you another: feline resorptive lesions, also known as FORLs.   READ MORE

Mar 22, 2012 / (5) comments

March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month

Full disclosure: I don’t have a lot of experience with guinea pigs, but have always found the ones that I’ve met to be charming. My family isn’t in the market for a new pet at the moment, but if yours is, consider celebrating Adopt a Guinea Pig month.   READ MORE

Mar 21, 2012 / (11) comments

National Pet Week

May 6-12 is National Pet Week. This year’s theme is "Healthy Pets Make Happy Homes."   READ MORE

Mar 20, 2012 / (3) comments

Goodbye, Keelor

We just experienced a very sad evening at our house. I had to euthanize Keelor, my 18-year-old kitty. It wasn’t unexpected — he had been battling chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism for the last year or so — but that didn’t make the emotions any less intense.   READ MORE

Mar 19, 2012 / (18) comments

New Study Aims to Improve Golden Retriever Health

Do you own a golden retriever? If so, you have a lot of company — and with good reason. Goldens have a well-deserved reputation for being excellent family dogs, which probably explains why they were ranked at number four in the American Kennel Club’s latest ranking of the most popular dogs... READ MORE

Mar 15, 2012 / (4) comments

Fraidy Cats

You may have picked up from my previous posts that I work in what is primarily a housecall practice. I see a lot of cats, especially those that are absolutely terrified of veterinary visits. I wish I could say that my patients all remain perfectly calm during my visits, but in truth some do figure out... READ MORE

Mar 14, 2012 / (6) 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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