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Dr. Khuly’s Top Nine Coolest Summertime Pet Products for 2013
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jun 18, 2013This time of year is always tough on pets — especially for the super-playful ones who prefer to persist in their dog day frolics despite the few extra degrees. Left to their own devices,… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons Cats Are Given Up for Adoption — and How to Avoid These Problems
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 10, 2013My career as a veterinarian — and really, my entire life — has been all about celebrating what I call “The Bond,” that amazing connection we have with our pets. But even as… Full Article ›
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No Petting, Please: Speak Up for Your Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 17, 2013Some dogs, like some people, really need their space. As a veterinarian, I know this well. Animals do better at the veterinary hospital when they’re handled with respect and care and given… Full Article ›
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When Veterinarians Don’t Listen… and How to Get Them to
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 30, 2013Veterinarians like me often complain that their clients don’t listen. It’s true; I’m often left feeling frustrated whenever a client practically begs for advice on a particular pet… Full Article ›
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Summer Safety: 5 Feline Hazards to Avoid
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 29, 2013In my years as a veterinarian, I’ve given a lot of advice — in print, online, over the airwaves and on national TV and, yes, in person. Do this, not that. Avoid this, choose that.… Full Article ›
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Biography of a Biopsy: Do Tell All
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, May 24, 2013For a veterinary oncologist like me, a biopsy is the critical piece of information directing my treatment recommendations and determining the prognosis for your favorite fur person. To help you… Full Article ›
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Why This Veterinarian Lets Her Pets Drink From the Toilet
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jun 5, 2013I know, I know. You think I’m a bad mother. And, sure, drinking from the toilet seems likely to top the list of verboten activities for indoor animals. But once you break down the risks and… Full Article ›
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Should Vets and Clients Be Facebook Friends?
By Dr. Andy Roark, May 9, 2013It just happened again. The little head-shaped silhouette in the top left corner of my Facebook page lit up, and a wonderful pet owner I recently helped reached out to be my online friend. I have… Full Article ›
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Can Dogs and Cats Have Strokes?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 29, 2013Dogs and cats just don’t have all the risk factors for strokes that humans do: the drinking, the smoking, the penchant for greasy snacks that clog up the arteries. Maybe that’s why… Full Article ›
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Why a Veterinarian Might Just Need Some Pet Insurance for Her Own Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 20, 2013I have a French Bulldog whom I adopted many years ago as an adolescent “problem puppy” in need of a special home. By the time he came to live with me, Vincent had already received a… Full Article ›
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4 Things You Don't Know About Rabies
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 7, 2013When I tell people I've been reading a book about the history of rabies, their reaction was all about the vaccine, not the disease. That's because for most people in developed countries,… Full Article ›
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Five Ways Having a New Pup Is Changing This Veterinarian’s Approach to Pediatric Patients
By Dr. Patty Khuly , May 15, 2013Her name is Violet, and she’s at once as wonderful, adorable, taxing and terrible as all new pups are wont to be. She’s my newest, the first pup I’ve had in well over a decade and… Full Article ›