Our Expert: Dr. Patty Khuly
Why I Can’t Stand the Hype Over Dwarf Cats
By Dr. Patty Khuly | May 14, 2012Would you ever want a cat who couldn’t jump on your countertops? Although it’s a great idea in theory — I mean, who wants cat hair in their food? — I think it’s an…View Full Post ›
5 Signs It May Be Time to See a Veterinary Dermatologist
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 27, 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…View Full Post ›
Bad Street Behavior: 3 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Me Crazy
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 27, 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…View Full Post ›
Would You Date a Man Who Didn’t Like Pets?
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 25, 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.…View Full Post ›
Dogs Eat the Darndest Things!
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 25, 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…View Full Post ›
Why Women Love Men Who Love Cats
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 24, 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…View Full Post ›
6 Dangerous Pet Poisons You Probably Haven't Thought Of
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 20, 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…View Full Post ›
Beyoncé the Wonder Puppy: Why Some Vets Think She’s Really a Tiny Tragedy
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 20, 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…View Full Post ›
Veterinary Toxicologists: The Unsung Heroes of the Veterinary Profession
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 19, 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…View Full Post ›
Why This Vet Thinks Mandatory Spay/Neuter Legislation Is Flawed
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 18, 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…View Full Post ›
10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 13, 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…View Full Post ›
10 Life-Improving Products for Senior Dogs
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 12, 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…View Full Post ›
