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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 Truth About Pit Bulls: Part 1

A discussion about Pit Bulls and breed specific legislation recently erupted on this blog in response to my post about two pieces of dog-friendly legislation passed this year in Colorado. I’ve written before about the inanity of breed specific legislation so I don’t want to go into that again,... READ MORE

Jun 03, 2013 / (9) comments

New Option for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

I have a lot of experience with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Two of my own dogs developed the condition, and I’ve treated countless others as a veterinarian.  READ MORE

May 30, 2013 / (4) comments

Patience Needed With Pet Skin Problems

Dermatology cases can be a lot like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Canine and feline skin has the habit of reacting to many insults in a similar manner. A pet may have an allergy, irritant reaction, bacterial infection, yeast infection, one of many different types of external parasites,... READ MORE

May 29, 2013 / (6) comments

Stories from Vet School Will Keep Pride at Bay

The saying “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing” can certainly apply to veterinary students. The stories that result help keep vets humble in the years to come.   READ MORE

May 28, 2013 / (6) comments

Dog Panting – Normal or Not?

Ed. Note: Like many of you, Dr. Coates is taking a short respite from her responsibilities on this wonderful Memorial Day. Have no fear, though. We have lined up one of her great posts from last January on the topic of dog panting. Dogs pant. They pant when they’re hot, they pant when they’re... READ MORE

May 27, 2013 / (3) comments

How to ... Make a Dog Vomit

Up next in our “How to” series, inducing emesis in dogs, or in laymen’s terms, making a dog vomit.   READ MORE

May 23, 2013 / (6) comments

Cats Need the Right Environment

“Addressing environmental needs is essential (not optional) for optimum wellbeing of the cat.” So says the Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines recently published by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine. I whole-heartedly agree.... READ MORE

May 22, 2013 / (0) comments

A Heartfelt Thanks to Dogs

“There is something about the outside of a dog that is good for the inside of a man.” Apologies to Winston Churchill and all the horses and horse lovers out there for messing with a treasured quote, but the benefits of dog ownership are having their day in the sun right now.   READ MORE

May 21, 2013 / (5) comments

Dogs and Cats Get Bipartisan Support

Many of you are probably aware that I live in Colorado. As a favorite bumper sticker of mine says (in response to people who look down on transplants to the state), “not NATIVE – but I got here as fast as I could.” There are many things to love about Colorado, but if you are a dog owner,... READ MORE

May 20, 2013 / (11) comments

Veterinarians and Owners Need to Listen

I was going over the comments that you all left on my survey (take it if you haven’t already) a few months ago and was shocked at the number that touched upon a common theme: veterinarians disrespecting an owner’s expertise with his or her own animal. Here are some examples of what you find... READ MORE

May 16, 2013 / (10) 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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Dog Panting – Normal or Not?
Dogs pant. They pant when they’re hot, they pant when they’re excited, they pant...
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The Truth About Pit Bulls: Part 1
Dr. Jennifer Coates has written before about breed specific legislation. Today she...
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How to ... Make a Dog Vomit
In today’s Fully Vetted, inducing emesis in dogs, or in laymen’s terms, making a...
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Stories from Vet School Will Keep Pride at ...
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The Truth About Pit Bulls: Part 2
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It’s Difficult to Regulate Diabetics
Difficult to manage diabetic patients end up on unusually high doses of insulin but...
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The Truth About Pit Bulls: Part 1
Dr. Jennifer Coates has written before about breed specific legislation. Today she...
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How to ... Treat Diarrhea at Home
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