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Head Injuries and Seizures in Dogs and Cats by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health The link between head injuries (specifically traumatic brain injuries) and subsequent development of seizures in people is clear. So, I was surprised to learn that, until re ... Read on »

Is Your Pet Licensed? by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I just got my cat’s license renewal application in the mail. My community has some pretty rigorous and tightly enforced pet laws on the books (we even have a leash law for c ... Read on »

Some Holiday Cheer from Dr. Coates (Video) by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I am taking today off to spend time with my family but want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a happy holiday season. If you’re in need of some holiday cheer, ... Read on »

The Importance of Picking Up Poop by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I’ve been playing phone tag with a friend recently. I guess it’s not too surprising considering that we’re all especially busy this time of year and she has a newborn (and f ... Read on »

Porch Dog: Part 2 by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Today: The conclusion of the story “Porch Dog.” If you didn’t catch the first half, check out yesterday’s post. *Over the next two weeks, Polly didn’t see much more o ... Read on »

Porch Dog: Part 1 by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I don’t know how things are going for you right now, but my life is a little hectic right. My house is in full holiday craziness, guests are due any day, and the end-of-the ... Read on »

The 'Other' Dysplasia in Large Breed Dogs - Elbow Dysplasia by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health >Most owners of large breed dogs are aware of the perils of hip dysplasia. In contrast, when I mention elbow dysplasia as a possible cause of a pet’s lameness, I tend to be ... Read on »

‘The Case Against Homeopathy’ by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Early in January the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will be considering a resolution, submitted by the Connecticut VMA, to discourage veterinarians from trea ... Read on »

Tips for Shopping for Pet Meds Online by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I hope I don’t get kicked out of the veterinary fraternity (sorority) for this post, but I shop for most of my pet meds online. Some things I can get through my veterinary s ... Read on »

Easier Treatment for Aural Hematomas by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health "Can’t you just drain it?" That’s the most common reaction I get from owners whenever I describe the surgery I recommend to deal with aural hematomas in dogs. I don’t b ... Read on »

Treating Benign Ear Tumors in Cats by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health If young cats can avoid injury or infectious disease (the chances of which are much greater if they are indoor-only), they usually only see the veterinarian for preventive c ... Read on »

Optimal Nutrition Gives the Immune System a Boost by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Veterinarians and human medical doctors have long understood the relationship between poor nutrition and poor immune function. There’s even a term that is used to describe t ... Read on »

Are Our Pets Capable of Loving Us? by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Today we are reprinting one of Dr. Coates's blog posts from this past February on the topic of whether animals, and more specifically, our pets, are capable of emotional lov ... Read on »

Spoiled versus Spoiled Rotten by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Holiday shopping is in full swing. It seems like a good time to discuss the difference between spoiling your pets and spoiling them rotten. The way I see it, spoiling pets i ... Read on »

The Fever of Unknown Origin by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health One of the more frustrating conditions veterinarians have to deal with goes by the self-descriptive name "Fever of Unknown Origin," or FUO. Typically, an owner will bring in ... Read on »

Paralyzed Dogs Walk Again by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Before you read any further, take a look at this video. Note the captions that appear at the bottom of the frame. In order, they read Dog 7 (his name is Jasper, by the way) ... Read on »

Pet Travel and Relocation History is Important to Your Vet by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I’ve moved around North America a fair bit and as a result have first-hand experience with the regional differences in veterinary medicine (both as a doctor and pet owner). ... Read on »

Testing My Dog's IQ (Hint: Sweet, But Not Too Smart) by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I gave Apollo, my boxer, an “IQ” test the other day (yes, I was procrastinating), and it confirmed what I have been saying ever since he moved in with us a couple of years a ... Read on »

Pets and the Placebo Effect: Part 2 by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Yesterday, we talked about the placebo effect and the ways in which it might affect a pet’s response to treatment. I also mentioned interesting research that looked into how ... Read on »

Pets and the Placebo Effect: Part 1 by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health I often wonder what percentage of my veterinary successes are a result of the placebo effect. I’m sure you’ve heard of this sometimes irksome aspect of medicine and ... Read on »

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