Dogs and Cats Get Bipartisan Support

Pet owners in Colorado have reason to celebrate this month, after two new bills were signed into law. Dr. Coates tells us about them in today’s Fully Vetted.

Veterinarians and Owners Need to Listen

Dr. Coates was going over the comments that you all left on her survey a few months ago and found that there were some common themes. She shares them in today’s Fully Vetted.

An 'Intrigue' of Kittens

Dr. Coates found herself stumped last week when trying to remember the name for a group of cats, so she looked it up and found, along the way, the funny labels we place on different groups of animals.

Five Common Litter Box Mistakes

If you want your cat to use the litter box regularly, caring for the litter box properly is essential. Here are five common mistakes cat owners make with their cat’s litter box.

Large Animal Oncology, Part 2

Last week Dr. O’Brien started a discussion about cancer in cows. This week, she looks specifically at equine oncology. That is, cancer in horses.

Adding Human Food to Commercial Pet Food

A recent survey study in the U.S. found that 59 percent of dogs receive table scraps in addition to their regular diet, amounting to 21 percent of the total daily caloric intake. Dr. Tudor explains why this is not healthy.

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