You And Your Vet (44)
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When to Say Yes to a Diagnostic Test
By Dr. Nancy Kay, May 16, 2012As veterinarians, we have access to so many incredible diagnostic tests for our patients. The tests can help us uncover medical problems that, in the past, we could only guess about. The… Full Article ›
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The Dr. Doolittle Effect: When Vets Have Animal-Centric Names
By Laura Cross, May 9, 2012If your last name is Doolittle, does it mean that you’re destined to become a veterinarian? Does it go without saying that you’re able to talk to the animals? We were so… Full Article ›
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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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Why Does My Cat... Shed So Much at the Vet's?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 7, 2012Q. Every time we go to the veterinarian's, my cat drops fur all over the exam table. Why does he do this, and should I be worried about it? A. When cats are stressed or frightened, rapid… Full Article ›
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3 Smart Strategies For Talking With Your Vet
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 3, 2012It should come as no surprise that one of the biggest challenges for veterinarians — both the newly graduated and the experienced — is communication. After all, it’s another of… 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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Toenail Trims — The Bane of This Vet's Existence
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 19, 2012I hate to trim toenails! And, no, it’s not because I have better things to do and can’t be bothered with it. Nor is it because I’m no good at it. (I’ve been doing it for… Full Article ›
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The Dreaded E-Collar: Why It's Your Best Bet for Wound Care
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 18, 2012“How can I change your mind about this?” is a phrase I often find myself resorting to when owners refuse to take home the Elizabethan collar. Known in vet circles as the… Full Article ›
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7 Popular Excuses Vets Get From Pet Owners
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 17, 2012You may be surprised (or not) to hear how often pet owners make excuses for their pets — and themselves. Here are seven of my favorites. 1. She’s Not Fat! It’s just fur.… Full Article ›
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He Said, She Said: When Vets Get a Pet's Gender Wrong
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 16, 2012Are you the kind of person who takes it personally when someone mistakes your boy dog for a girl or vice versa? As a veterinarian, I have plenty of opportunities to abuse pronouns in my… Full Article ›
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Why Fancy Veterinary Hospital Digs Don't Do It for This Vet
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 10, 2012It’s a trend, for sure: Despite the down economy, fancy vet hospitals are sprouting up all over the country. Glossy trade magazines routinely tout the glories of hospitals that look more like… Full Article ›
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When Owners Ask to Put Down Perfectly Healthy Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Apr 3, 2012Imagine that you've just graduated from veterinary school a few months ago, and you’ve finally progressed to a point in your internship where your presiding resident thinks… Full Article ›
