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Emotional Support Animals: Separating Fact From Fiction, Where They're Allowed and More
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 11, 2017For a person coping with a disabling condition, an emotional support animal (ESA) can provide comfort and companionship. But as the number of emotional support animals increases, so does confusion… Full Article ›
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6 Surprising Requests Vets Get From Owners
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, 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.… Full Article ›
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Rescuing vs. Hoarding: How Many Pets Is Too Many?
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, 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… Full Article ›
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Why Veterinarians Feel Compelled to Take on the Neediest Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 13, 2015Does it sometimes seem as if you’re irresistibly drawn to animals least likely to appeal to the average pet owner? You’re not alone. We veterinarians have a knack for getting ourselves into… Full Article ›
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GoDaddy Pulls Puppy Super Bowl Ad After Backlash Over Puppy Mill Humor
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 28, 2015GoDaddy is known for pushing the envelope in its Super Bowl commercials, but when it previewed an ad featuring a puppy Tuesday, it sparked a swift backlash from animal lovers — and the company… Full Article ›
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One Vet's Opinion: Why Do We Breed Dogs Who Can't Give Birth Naturally?
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, December 16, 2014It’s complicated. It’s controversial. The cesarean section for breeds of dogs and cats incapable of natural birth is a subject uncomfortably entrenched at the intersection of … Full Article ›
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Has Hollywood Come Up With a Better Way to Film Animals?
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 19, 2014When director David Fincher needed footage of a deer and a raccoon for the opening montage of his recent hit movie, Gone Girl, he didn’t bring animals onto the bustling movie set.… Full Article ›
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The Real Cost of "Convenience Euthanasia"
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, November 18, 2014First thing on my hectic Monday morning, I received some bad news. It came in the guise of an “I’m so sorry” email from my local veterinary ER. One of my patients had been… Full Article ›
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An Overfeeding Obsession? The Human Psyche and the Pet Obesity Epidemic
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, September 23, 2014Ever found yourself offering treats to your furred loved ones against your better judgment? If you’re like most of us, you have. So many of us are doing this, in fact, that… Full Article ›
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What You Should Know About Elephants at Risk
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, September 18, 2014If you've ever dreamed of taking an African safari, you'd better hurry: Elephants may soon be gone. Illegal killing of the stately, intelligent animals is on a dramatic upswing as many recent… Full Article ›
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When Your New Pet Isn’t a Good Fit for You
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, September 17, 2014After two of Alexandra’s four cats died, she decided to add to her feline family. But it wasn’t as easy as she expected. Her surviving two cats were rather aloof, and she wanted more of a… Full Article ›
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Sanctuary Offers Refuge to Rescued Farm Animals
By Lisa Granshaw , September 8, 2014How much do you know about the farm animals providing your eggs, milk and meat? Do you know how they live or what their personalities are like? Unfortunately, many people don’t know much about the… Full Article ›