Opinion (151)
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5 Signs It May Be Time to See a Veterinary Dermatologist
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 15, 2012Last night I had dinner with my area's most illustrious veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Allison Flynn, DVM. She lectures for all of the biggies, and holds court at our local veterinary… Full Article ›
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Bad Street Behavior: 3 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Me Crazy
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 11, 2012Maybe it’s because I live and breathe pets, and I can't get away from them even if I absolutely want to, that I have a way of noticing even the tiniest details. For me, it’s a… Full Article ›
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Would You Date a Man Who Didn’t Like Pets?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 8, 2012I’m single, which wouldn’t be a tragedy except for the fact that I prefer not to be alone on Friday nights, and I happen to live in Miami. OK, perhaps it has nothing to do with Miami.… Full Article ›
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Dogs Eat the Darndest Things!
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 4, 2012A veterinarian friend once asked me for some advice. He was getting close to proposing to his sweetheart, and he’d been pondering all the cool ways that he might pop the question. Since his… Full Article ›
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Why Women Love Men Who Love Cats
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 3, 2012I was reading one of those celebrity gossip magazines someone had left behind in the hospital lobby (I did not buy it! I swear!) when I happened across a blurb about Jesse Eisenberg of Social Network… Full Article ›
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6 Dangerous Pet Poisons You Probably Haven't Thought Of
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 2, 2012After interviewing veterinary toxicologist Dr. John Tegzes earlier this week, I couldn’t help but ask him one more question that I'd been dying to bring up: It’s been my… Full Article ›
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Beyoncé the Wonder Puppy: Why Some Vets Think She’s Really a Tiny Tragedy
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 1, 2012Let’s get one thing straight before I launch into my spiel on the subject of teeny-tiny pocket dogs like Beyoncé and the people who breed or buy them: I don’t… Full Article ›
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Veterinary Toxicologists: The Unsung Heroes of the Veterinary Profession
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 30, 2012While visiting Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago, I spent time with a fellow vet school classmate. Amid all the catching up and obligatory gossip, we managed to get onto the topic of veterinary… Full Article ›
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Why This Vet Thinks Mandatory Spay/Neuter Legislation Is Flawed
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 26, 2012Mandatory spay/neuter laws (MSN) are all the rage in communities across the U.S. Although no state has yet to mandate spaying and neutering for all companion animals — with a few… Full Article ›
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Studying Cancer in Pets Can Also Help Treat Humans — But Research Doesn't Come Cheap
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, May 10, 2012Last month, the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine launched the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC) with a million-dollar appropriation from the Alabama… Full Article ›
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10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 24, 2012If owners only knew to ask the right questions, my patients would have it so much easier. My life would be easier, too! Here are 10 perfect examples: 1. What kind of pet do you recommend for… Full Article ›
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10 Life-Improving Products for Senior Dogs
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Apr 23, 2012From the best no-slip solutions to therapeutic dog bed styles, here are some smart product ideas for your senior dog: Booties For pups whose hind limbs splay out when they’re… Full Article ›
