Our Expert: Dr. Patty Khuly
13 Questions Owners Ask About New Puppies
By Dr. Patty Khuly | July 9, 2015If you’ve ever had a puppy — or a rescue of any age — you’ve experienced the overwhelming feeling that comes with taking on a new family member. So many questions, so little time in the…View Full Post ›
6 Surprising Requests Vets Get From Owners
By Dr. Patty Khuly | June 30, 2015Being a veterinarian is never boring. Pets are amazing for sure, but pet people are sometimes even more interesting than their creatures. They think, say and do the darnedest things.…View Full Post ›
12 Questions Owners Ask About New Kittens
By Dr. Patty Khuly | June 23, 2015Are you a kitten expert? If you’ve had a bunch of cats during the course of your life, you might well be. But, if you don’t happen to fall into this exalted category of cat people (not yet,…View Full Post ›
Take Your Pet Everywhere You Go? 5 Reasons You Shouldn't
By Dr. Patty Khuly | June 16, 2015I have this French Bulldog named Vincent. He rides to and from work with me, hangs out at the hospital all day and even comes on vacation with me from time to time. Vincent…View Full Post ›
How One Vet Saves Money on Pet Supplies
By Dr. Patty Khuly | June 9, 2015I have four dogs, care for several cats and keep a small barnyard full of chickens and goats. And when you consider my chronic kitten habit, it only makes sense that finding creative…View Full Post ›
When a Pet Bites the Vet: Hidden Consequences You May Not Realize
By Dr. Patty Khuly | May 19, 2015It’s inevitable. No matter how safe we may feel in our everyday working lives, clinical veterinary workers are never immune to the reality of bite …View Full Post ›
Why Veterinary Radiologists Are So Important
By Dr. Patty Khuly | May 12, 2015If I had to pick only one career for my 17-year-old son, it would be in radiology. I mean, what’s not to love? You get to be curious, skeptical, analytical and creative all at once. And if you’re…View Full Post ›
Rescuing vs. Hoarding: How Many Pets Is Too Many?
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 28, 2015Last month, one of our area’s local “rescuers” was charged for having about 50 Chihuahuas in her house. The place was not only filthy, but some of the rescued dogs had procreated. So much…View Full Post ›
12 DIY Tasks This Vet Says You Can Do at Home
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 14, 2015As a rule, we veterinarians aren’t big on the DIY approach to animal health care. We’ve known too many pets who suffered the wrath of makeshift splints, botched wart removals, backwoods…View Full Post ›
Finding Special Sitters for Special-Needs Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 7, 2015As anyone whose pet requires a little extra time, attention, work or unique know-how knows, finding a substitute caretaker can be trying. It’s tough work finding someone who knows exactly how to…View Full Post ›
What Vets Think About Your Difficult Pet
By Dr. Patty Khuly | March 31, 2015While in my teens, my family had this adorable little Terrier mix named Targa who loved just about everyone. Everyone, that is, except anyone who had anything to do …View Full Post ›
A Vet Plays Favorites: Her 5 Best Clients
By Dr. Patty Khuly | March 24, 2015While you might think of veterinary medicine as an animal business, there’s always a human being at the other end of the leash. And dealing with people can often be more challenging than their…View Full Post ›