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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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Pet Travel and Relocation History is Important to Your Vet

I’ve moved around North America a fair bit and as a result have first-hand experience with the regional differences in veterinary medicine (both as a doctor and pet owner). Many owners don’t fully appreciate how important local variations in disease prevalence can be to designing an effective... READ MORE

Nov 29, 2012 / (4) comments

Testing My Dog's IQ (Hint: Sweet, But Not Too Smart)

I gave Apollo, my boxer, an “IQ” test the other day (yes, I was procrastinating), and it confirmed what I have been saying ever since he moved in with us a couple of years ago — he is not very bright. There are other ways I could describe his mental capacities (one ends in the phrase... READ MORE

Nov 28, 2012 / (4) comments

Pets and the Placebo Effect: Part 2

Yesterday, we talked about the placebo effect and the ways in which it might affect a pet’s response to treatment. I also mentioned interesting research that looked into how caretakers’ perceptions can be altered by the assumption that treatment will be effective. Let’s look at that... READ MORE

Nov 27, 2012 / (4) comments

Pets and the Placebo Effect: Part 1

I often wonder what percentage of my veterinary successes are a result of the placebo effect.   READ MORE

Nov 26, 2012 / (3) comments

Some Thanksgiving Gratitude

It seems like people spend a lot of time these days focused on what is wrong with the world. In some ways, this is beneficial. If we don’t face our problems, we can’t do anything to improve our situations. Conflict can be a strong impetus for change.At the risk of sounding sappy, however,... READ MORE

Nov 21, 2012 / (11) comments

Simple Changes Rekindle an Interest in Toys

Providing dogs and cats with appropriate toys is an important way to enrich their lives, but almost every pet owner has experienced the frustration of bringing home the "latest and greatest" pet toy only to see it abandoned after a few minutes of play. The good news is that research shows this... READ MORE

Nov 20, 2012 / (4) comments

Revisiting Meloxicam Use in Cats

In January of 2011, I wrote about a new warning that was being added to the label of meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It read:   Warning: Repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death. Do not administer additional doses of injectable... READ MORE

Nov 19, 2012 / (7) comments

Treating and Preventing Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Yesterday we talked about the pathophysiology of antifreeze poisoning in pets. Today let’s touch upon what can be done to treat and prevent it.   READ MORE

Nov 15, 2012 / (2) comments

The Basics of Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Winterization is in full swing here in Colorado, and this is when I worry most about pets getting into antifreeze. While a vehicle needs antifreeze no matter what the outside temperature, most folks tend to replace antifreeze before cold weather takes hold, particularly in the parts of the country that... READ MORE

Nov 14, 2012 / (2) comments

Another Treatment Option for Adrenal Disease in Ferrets

Yesterday, I talked about some very old treatment modalities (using honey and sugar to treat large, open wounds). Today, I want to bring a brand new option to the attention of ferret owners.   READ MORE

Nov 13, 2012 / (2) 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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