You And Your Vet (110)
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The Doctor Will Follow You Now… on Twitter
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Feb 27, 2013When some of my clients have a hard time reaching me by telephone, they sometimes send me a message on Facebook or tweet me a brief missive: “Dr k i know ur not in today but lola's eye… Full Article ›
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This Veterinarian's 7 New Year's Resolutions
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 27, 2012If you’re like most people, you’ll start contemplating your resolutions for next year right about now. I certainly relish this annual opportunity to turn the page and start anew… Full Article ›
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How This Veterinarian Deals With Stressed-Out Pet Rescuers
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 11, 2012I’m sitting on an airplane as I write this, clicking away at my laptop’s keyboard with the recent strains of a not-quite-tuned-out safety message ringing in my ears: “Always place… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Keep a Waiting Room Safe and Sane for You and Your Pet
By Arden Moore, Jan 9, 2013It’s understandable to be a bit out of sorts while your pet is examined in a closed room. We assume that's just part of the stress of a veterinary visit. But what if you have to… Full Article ›
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Making Decisions Around Cancer Treatment and Costs
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Nov 27, 2012The New York Times recently published an article written by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center oncologists about how the escalating cost of cancer drugs adds a new obligation to the… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons Veterinarians Muzzle Dogs
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 29, 2012According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dogs bite more than 4.7 million Americans each year. And while more than half of these individuals are children, veterinarians and their… Full Article ›
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The Power of Poop: How One Simple Scoop Can Tell You So Much
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 15, 2012If you’re like most pet owners, you’ll probably confess to having occasionally expressed interest in the quality of your critter’s poop. In fact, market research conducted… Full Article ›
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Busted: What a Vet Exam Can Reveal About a Dog's Home
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Nov 8, 2012Every now and again, the sleuthing I do to diagnose what is ailing my patient ends up revealing some unexpected and sometimes embarrassing information about my client. Consider the case of… Full Article ›
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6 Common Health Care Mistakes Even Superstar Pet Owners Make
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 4, 2012Think you’re a smart and savvy pet owner? If you’re confident enough to answer in the affirmative, then you’re probably not wrong. But that doesn’t mean that you have it… Full Article ›
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Why Your Veterinarian May Not Want Kids in the Exam Room
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Sep 25, 2012Following a recent bad experience with an unruly, under-supervised child, I decided to take an informal poll of my veterinary friends on Facebook: “How many of you allow kids in the exam… Full Article ›
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Would You Shake Your Veterinarian's Hand?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 9, 2012The handshake may be the No. 1 greeting gesture in U.S. business settings, but it doesn’t mean that my clients are falling over themselves to extend their palms my way. Perhaps… Full Article ›
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Your Pet Gets the Big Cancer Diagnosis
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus , Sep 25, 2012A cancer diagnosis for a pet can evoke many different feelings: denial, sadness, anger and possibly even guilt. But in your animal's hour of need, you need to focus in order to make… Full Article ›