You’ve heard about the new blogger rules, right?
According to the Wall Street Journal...
“Under revised rules announced Monday, the FTC will require bloggers and celebrities to clearly state when they receive cash or "payment in kind" for endorsing a company's products or services.”
As a blogger, you might think I’d chafe at the concept of anything that restricts my current freedoms, but all I can say is...it’s about time.
No more can mommy bloggers take freebie trips to Disney World after plugging Hannah Montana’s milky wonders to their heart’s content. Nor can animal health bloggers like me take on pet health insurance company sponsors without divulging their underwriting role and the details of our subjugation.
What’s more...
“Connections between advertisers and endorsers must be disclosed once the revised guidelines take effect on Dec. 1. The FTC said the stricter disclosure requirement will apply to comments on talk shows, blog posts and on social media as well as in traditional advertisements.”
So it’s not just about bloggers. But since it’s the first time bloggers have been targeted as a group, it’s a safe bet this FTC crackdown is the result of bloggers abusing their audiences’ trust in a million little ways all over the Internet or because of a pressing need to preempt our doing so as we amass the power to make these disingenuous practices profitable.
That’s not to say that I don’t blame them (OK, I do, but not as much as you might think). After all, it’s near impossible to make any money blogging without restrictive sponsorships unless you sell yourself to the God of Google ads or command a market power that transcends a blogger’s niche.
Think about it: Why else would Dolittler remain financially dormant?
After almost four years of blogging, a dedicated following and niche-leading traffic stats, the independent life of a blogger has proved fulfilling in every way...save financially. And with more work rolling in on the writing front, the time-related expenses of writing Dolittler are wearing me down, as they would anyone with a full-time job and a busy home life.
That’s why Dolittler’s finally making a leap. A scary one, too. Just in time for these blogger restrictions, I’ve finally decided to mix it up. Within a couple of months, Dolittler will be written 100% by me...but run by another company.
No longer will I have to worry about sponsors who want my soul in exchange for cash. This way, I’ll simply have to sit back and collect my monthly check...with no strings attached and the same editorial freedoms I’ve always enjoyed. Sounds nice, right? Does to me.
But there’s a catch (you knew there would be). In advance of a wider audience, I’ve been persuaded to change Dolittler’s name.
Truth be told, I didn’t need much persuading. Though I’ve always thought Dolittler a cool moniker for a vet-themed site, my market research over the years has proven otherwise. Apparently, its meaning eludes, its spelling confuses and its pronunciation proves tricky (even for me at times). Hence, a new name. Too bad I haven’t one yet.
That’s where you come in.
I need your help. I’ve scoured the contents of my brain (and those of my nearest friends and relatives) and have not yet happened upon the rightful successor to Dolittler’s title. Can YOU come up with the smartest, edgiest, coolest vet-themed blog title on the Internet?
By way of further inducement, I’m offering a couple of things I know I can grant: One year’s free (non-prescription) flea and tick preventative (of your choice) for one cat or dog OR a guest post written by you (cute pet pics and all, should you care to include them).
So what do you say? Do you accept this mission?
(Feel free to comment on the new blogger rules, too.)
PS: If you're shy, you can always send me an email.
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Dr. Wags & Whiskers
Dr. Miami Vet
Petty Paws (your last name is difficult to sub, but that's where I was going with this one)
Good luck! I like Dolittler!
JCB October 7th, 2009 10:37:20 AM
Remembering I have only had one cup of coffee at this point, here are my title suggestions (off the top of my not yet caffeinated head):
Paws at Your Feet
Take Time to Paws or Time to Paws
Corgis Rule! (Sorry, the dogs threw that one in)
Nancy October 7th, 2009 09:25:07 AM
One more title suggestion:
Heartbeats at My Feet
Nancy
http://www.dozerandcoop.blogspot.com
Nancy October 7th, 2009 09:30:04 AM
Aw, I love "dolittler" -- but understand the reasons for changing it. Too bad your name's not as easy to spell as "Oz," in which case I'd recommend an eponymous title. This requires noodling ...
oh holland October 7th, 2009 09:31:08 AM
Your continued commitment to blogging among your other extensive and impressive responsibilities is well worth my effort to attempt to come up with a new blog name and well beyond that.
I do believe that the new disclosure requirement is positive. I think that an author/reviewer should reveal to an audience when and if their opinions could be influenced by more than what is disclosed in their opinions and/or a review.
However in my opinion, and in certain cases I believe there should be no advertising or lobbying subsidies allowed. For an example-a politician among some others. My objection is that the commitment to their constituents and personal gain may be in direct conflict.
Thanks, Dr. P. jo & the pack of Westies.
JoAnn Livanos October 7th, 2009 09:42:27 AM
How about:
Paws Around the Water Khuly (haha, I had to throw in a cheesy 90s word play).
Congrats on your success!
Jason October 7th, 2009 09:43:17 AM
a vet's life?
jim hall October 7th, 2009 10:08:52 AM
As blogging evolves, it's appropriate that the FTC steps up. There are far too many "bloggers" posing as journalists when they really are shills for specific products. You, very obviously, are not one of them, which is why people like me like and trust your blog.
Anyway: Surprised to hear you have decided to dump Dolittler. It's your brand. But I am sure you'll come up with something equally catchy. Good luck!
Moongirl October 7th, 2009 10:31:35 AM
Congratualtions on getting that great deal. One name I thought of is Dr.Animal Care. That is just off the top of my head. I sure would like to win that flea stuff. I have over 20 animals here and they sure would like to be rid of their fleas. If I think if any other names, I will be back.
How about From an animal vets mouth.
How about Daily animal vet's advice.
Oh well, I tried.
http://margsanimals.com/blogs
Margaret Elmendorf October 7th, 2009 10:37:20 AM
KhulVettings!
No, as you can clearly see, I am *terrible* with names. I wonder if you've considered "Vet P.O.V." like the posting category you use?
I've seen your blog on a couple of different blog award voting sites, and they always mis-spell it. Makes sense to change now if you're going to make another big change. And getting someone else to run it means you don't have to keep chading those pesky spammers too. Grrrr, pesky spammers.
Galadriel October 7th, 2009 11:20:50 AM
A bit "twisty" - Veterinary Anecdotes and Antidotes
Holly October 7th, 2009 11:25:44 AM
Hmmm... yourpetvet.net and vetviews.info are both available.
CaroleM October 7th, 2009 11:32:04 AM
I wish I were more creative. =7 Here's my sole idea: Vetted. Because you do tend to scout out the truth(s) about stuff... I've never gotten the idea that you impetuously post flippant ideas, yanno?
Julie in OH October 7th, 2009 11:58:51 AM
why fix it it ain't broke...please keep Dolitttler!!!
agadoresmama October 7th, 2009 12:05:26 PM
I don't have any bright ideas at the moment. I liked "Dolittler", it's too bad "Speaker To Animals" has already been used in a series of novels.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker-to-Animals
Will October 7th, 2009 12:16:00 PM
So far so good. I'm especially fond of "Vetted" among these, which would be much more appropriate once I have an actual editorial staff to keep me on my toes.
Someone else offered "Vet Fix" ––as in, "get your vet fix here."
OK, resume...
Dr. Patty Khuly October 7th, 2009 12:43:38 PM
btw, if some of you are shy, you can always drop me a line by email (mail me via "contact us" above). You'll still qualify for the contest.
And you don't have to submit today. I'm giving it a full week before I decide.
Dr. Patty Khuly October 7th, 2009 12:44:56 PM
I like Vetted too, but am fond of Dolittler - what about a combination - "Words from the Vetted Dr. Doolitter".
Good luck and thanks for providing us such great info.
Tammy in San Francisco October 7th, 2009 01:09:27 PM
Paws N Heal's
Thomas October 7th, 2009 02:25:53 PM
"Vetted" has possibilities; also, "Fully vetted."
Here's my entry: "Paws to Reflect." Actually I don't like it; the paws part's too cute and its alternate spelling will screw some people up.
I still love dolittler. Would also like "Khuly's View" but there goes the spelling hurdle again. However, the blog's content targets an audience that shouldn't be stumped by spelling very often, so why not let the title carry your name? Then it'll never sound generic.
oh holland October 7th, 2009 02:39:09 PM
"Paws to reflect" is moving in the right direction. I happen to like phrases.
"Fully vetted" is great, too. If I choose that one, I'll have you two share the prize if that's OK.
By email I've also received "Heavy Petting" (which would be great were it not for the risqué implications).
More, please!
Dr. Patty Khuly October 7th, 2009 02:54:26 PM
I second Galadriel's idea of Vet's P.O.V. except that, it should be 'spelled out' so it'd be "A Vet's Point of View." I realize it's a lot longer, but since it pretty accurately explains what your doing, in giving us your pov of animal related info, I think it would be easy to understand.
This new company running the site will be taking away my new pleasure of deleting spammers for you, I guess? I'll sort of miss the visceral thrill I get out of setting my phaser to kill, so to speak, but I'll get over that very quickly, I'm sure. In fact, I'm off to cruise through to pick up any that have settled in since 8am!
KateH October 7th, 2009 02:55:14 PM
And there were only 4. Technically 5, but I can't get that one (and another from a while ago) because they're outside the range of the box. I truly despise them!
KateH October 7th, 2009 03:09:38 PM
Tell Me Where It Hurts
Cageside Manner
H. Houlahan October 7th, 2009 03:10:18 PM
Tell Me Where it Hurts is the title of Dr. Nicholas Trout's charming book about his work as a vet at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital.
KateH October 7th, 2009 03:58:34 PM
I would hate to see the name changed, unless you run into some type of trade or service mark issue. I trust your market research, but I'm wondering--does it include a trend analysis (or whatever it would be called-I'm into your ballpark now Dr. DVM, MBA)? The reason I ask is b/c from what I gather here your readership has increased overall from your expanding media outlets, and may well result in an increase in #'s of hits to the blog over time-one of those algorithmic things.
I am going to have to read the language of the new FTC rule before I can comment. The way it's described here it would seem to limit 1st Amendment rights :>> Unless the rule clearly distinguishes what it means by "celebrities", and "bloggers", it will be challenged successfully soon. Blogging is by definition opinionated so the FTC can't police all the blogs. Also even though I, too, hate the exploitation of people via disengenuous blogging or outright lies & misrepresentation, or other cheap tricks, everyone will have to be careful regulating anything on the Internet b/c of free speech and other concerns. Plus, questions will come up that have plagued other areas of law, like copyrght, also a Constitutional right, about where in a global net the speech is legal and not, where it originates in a fundamentally non-geographical medium, when the rules are written for geographical areas, etc. etc. etc. When an agency such as FTC makes a rule (finally-my bias) it is not necessarily constitutional; there are probably hundreds of agency rules that are unconstitutional but go unchallenged b/c of the cost of litigation, the procedural requirements, etc.
Interesting problem.
By the way, maybe it's b/c I'm using the clearly superior Mac, but I end up spending inordinate amounts of time actually getting the comment posted-technical issue--very frustrating
SH October 7th, 2009 04:01:29 PM
I like the direction Galadriel went too. KhulPOV; PKPOV; AmVetPOV
Dolittler archives? Just curious if you're going to port them over, leave them in place, delete them???
On the bloggers "rules"/laws. We've got plenty of laws to deal with this on the books now if people would just use them. Once again, lawmakers are using the failure to use existing laws to create more laws impinging free speech. Then there will be a cascade of them and bloggers will have to attempt to keep up and comply and will face selective prosecution. Nice for those with admins, nightmare for those without.
One of my concerns is with "dead" blogs. Will this new law be used against those old blogs that the bloggers no longer remember their access codes to? Despite "effective dates" and a prohibition against retroactive laws, the government has a tendency to use laws in a retroactive fashion and, once something's on the net, it's forever out there and can pop back up without the blogger's assist.
Why would anyone trust the product opinion of someone who doesn't disclose? If someone's regularly blogging on a product or multiple products without disclosure, PRESUME they're getting paid and take their recommendations with a grain of salt or dismiss them out of hand.
PJBoosinger October 7th, 2009 04:12:48 PM
PJB: Dolittler archives are always backed up. They will be available, of course. Why waste all that good stuff?
And I believe the approach to enforcement of this law will be to tackle the advertisers...not the more lowly bloggers. Just a hunch.
SH: My clearly superior Mac has the same trouble. Luckily, my new location is VERY Mac friendly.
KateH & HH: I LOVE the title of Dr. Trout's book. It's along the lines I hope to head. Hint, hint to those of you still working on this mind-bender. And I really like "cageside manner." Very clever.
Dr. Patty Khuly October 7th, 2009 05:50:55 PM
Dr. K., I don't think that your posts are really about 'hurting' as in a pain aspect, so I'm not sure how to think along those lines and take the 'hurting' part out.
And so many of your posts aren't about animals in cages - or are about not wanting animals in cages (except when recovering from surgery or painful injury), that I don't think "cageside" is right either. (No offense to Heather or you, those are just my thoughts.)
KateH October 7th, 2009 06:10:50 PM
Petside Manner. I like it better than Cageside Manner. If I use it for something, you'll get six months' worth of goods. Agreed?
Dr. Patty Khuly October 7th, 2009 06:19:51 PM
PettyCure
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 06:29:50 PM
"And I believe the approach to enforcement of this law will be to tackle the advertisers...not the more lowly bloggers. Just a hunch." I think you're being naive on this one. Even if that's the case, it doesn't come close to meeting the existing exceptions to the Free Speech clause so they shouldn't pass it at all. "Book" laws matter though and there are many still "on the books" that are clearly unconstitutional. Here in Texas, we have a statute that requires one to produce an ID upon demand of a law enforcement officer and we've had people detained for "walking without ID". Our state Supremes declared it unconstitutional long ago but that doesn't stop LEOs from using it for harassment. There's still a statute that prohibits female lawyers in at least one jurisdiction; just plain annoying. Please, I beg you, don't support passage of laws that impinge constitutionally protected rights even if you support the intent of those laws. They make a mess of our "books" and have long and lasting effects even decades after they're declared unconstitutional and many of them never are so they are used for intimidation and harassment by the government and others.
PJBoosinger October 7th, 2009 06:30:05 PM
How about Vetside Manner? No, that brought an image of West Side Story to mind - although that's probably just my singular way of making odd connections.
KateH October 7th, 2009 06:36:25 PM
The Vet Set, DockTails, DocTales, DocTails TailTalk
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 06:46:52 PM
yeah VetsideStory
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 06:50:01 PM
We'llAlwaysHaveParrots AnimalQuackers
I should get a prize for most submissions ;-)
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 06:53:21 PM
TheVetOffensive VetNet
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 06:56:30 PM
VetInSight or VetInsight
Don't try this at home, I'm a professional ;)
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 07:00:15 PM
Or a religious flavor... The VetIsIn see the pup. ;-)
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 07:02:46 PM
FurryFoment BritneySpearsNekkidVet <-- it doesn't mean anything but will draw traffic.
MamalianMoment Vet2Pets
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 07:14:00 PM
Paws and claws cageside POV
LorriM October 7th, 2009 07:15:19 PM
or PattyCare
LorriM October 7th, 2009 07:16:28 PM
Thanks for letting us know that we now need to divulge how we might make another $4.27 this month by recommending products we believe may be helpful for three legged dogs and their people! ;-)
Ask Dr. Patty
(Dr. Marty watch out!)
Dr. Patty on Pets
Dr. Patty's Pet Talk
Pet Talk with Dr. Patty Khuly
(Never mind Car Talk!)
Push-Me Pull-Me
(Dolittler lives on!)
Animal Insight
Animal Matters
All About Our Pets
PS: If you (or any of your colleague readers) are ever looking for another online writing venue, we could always use another professional opinion in the Tripawds Ask A Vet discussion forum.
tripawds.com October 7th, 2009 07:24:33 PM
HellHathNoFurry Furrious FurBawl
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 07:25:37 PM
I love Dolittler - plus it is so well known now - I can see the advantage to changing but I think Dolittler is so well linked around the web hmmmm
Like Fully Vetted too hmmm Dolittler Fully Vetted (DFV) :)
Good Luck with the new venture !
LC October 7th, 2009 07:25:48 PM
Hell Hath No Furry.
Fantastic.
Usable?
Maybe not.
But I LOVE it!
Dr. Patty Khuly October 7th, 2009 07:32:20 PM
ZooZoe zoo-Oh-Zoh-ee means animal life.
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 08:13:24 PM
That's the best I can do on an empty stomach. Dolittler is the best. I'd question the bonafides of anyone saying otherwise. ZooZoe.net is the best of my suggestions and is available. ZooZoe.com is taken but is a secondary name used to redirect to Big Cat Rescue, so it might be available too. Although .net sounds better.
ZooZoe sounds like all the other nonsensical names on the net but actually has a meaning. So it is a good net genre name.
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 08:25:34 PM
You got me going... VetSmart Vets amore'
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 08:36:08 PM
And your theme song for radio and TV.
When the dog starts to cry, and there's no reason why, Vet's Amore'
When the fish rolls in the dish, Vet's Amore'
When the cat, is a little brat, and the goat has a frog in his throat, Vet's Amore'...
I expect to pick up the whole media contract now... ;-)
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 08:43:39 PM
Bob, don't give up your day job.
KateH October 7th, 2009 08:44:34 PM
Hard audience. You didn't even give me a chance to sing it. ;-)
Bob Jones October 7th, 2009 08:53:46 PM
Don't. Just. Don't.
KateH October 7th, 2009 08:58:26 PM
Dr. Patty Vet Blogger
Linda October 7th, 2009 09:20:06 PM
The Internet Pet Vet... or the 'Net Pet Vet ;)
Cat @ It's A Spring Thing October 7th, 2009 10:09:44 PM
I also like Fully Vetted. Very hip.
But I'm also kinda kitschy, so if they're not too indiscriminating, how about:
Humanitarian Veterinarian
Contrarian Veterinarian
Egalitarian Veterinarian
...I think I just want to think up rhymes for veterinarian.
Sarah October 7th, 2009 11:33:48 PM
okay, I have thought of a bunch more, but reading through all these, I think about reading that in a www.line and I have to agree with the posters who said that Dolittler is fine. And more then that, it IS YOUR BRAND after all....maybe you can make a subtopic kitschy line to keep the publishers happy...but you are selling a brand name in a way...
something to think about.
Dolittler:
from here to there and back again, a vet's perspective.
LorriM October 8th, 2009 12:23:58 AM
Thoughts:
try to keeep away from phrases like "vet med" or "vetinfo" etc... If I were searching for a topic and got a result from 'vetmed.info' I probably would NOT click on it, thinking that it was one of those generic spam search sites that have nothing at all to do with your topic
Any phrase with "Dr. Patty" also hits a 'no' button in my head... though I'm not sure why. It sounds like something you'd hear on a radio talk show or something at 3am. besides... pardon my bluntness, but YOU are not the focus here--the aniamls are... A doctor could be a lot of differnet things... by mentioning animals you identify what the topic of the blog is easily.
I really liek the little phrases.. the quirky onces with little puns in it. those are the sorts of things that people can REMBER... jsut make sure that the phrase used (and any obvious mispellings (paws for pause, etc) don't point to anything obvious. nothing sucks more then picking a name and discovering it's taken.
I'll chew on it a bit and see if I can come up with any GOOD ideas later.
ColbyWolf October 8th, 2009 06:17:32 AM
DailyVet is nice
Robert. October 8th, 2009 09:46:27 AM
Tales of Tails
Holly October 8th, 2009 10:20:28 AM
UrbanJungleDoc
TamedTalk
PokedAndProdded
VetTrek The female Vet. Where no man has gone before
BaredAndFeathered
LetItFly
VetViews
ThePoopDeck
PetParade
ThePetFactor
Bob Jones October 8th, 2009 10:56:28 AM
MeetTheVets
WhenPigsFly
PetParty
VetBits
PetSnacks... something to munch on
VetThis
ContrarianVetrinarian
InsideScoop - a little play on kitty litter
MakeMeBark
RuffRemarks
TheHowling
Bob Jones October 8th, 2009 11:15:06 AM
Maybe a limit of 5 suggestions per person would let others feel as if they might have a chance...in other words...Bob, why don't you sit on your hands now.
KateH October 8th, 2009 11:20:03 AM
ForLegs
FourLegs
ForFourLegs
ForeForFourLegs 'Watch out' for four legs
Vets44Legs
TalkingAnimals
Bob Jones October 8th, 2009 11:36:57 AM
In Brain storming, there is no such thing as a bad idea.... it gets others going.
Bob Jones October 8th, 2009 11:37:57 AM
Badges? I don't need no steeeenking badges...
nor prizes... The idea is to get people thinking of a good idea for the Doc. Frankly I think she should keep Dolittler.
Bob Jones October 8th, 2009 11:40:54 AM
How about the Dr K's Daily Dose for the Petset
BARB L October 8th, 2009 11:52:14 AM
Compassionvet
All things bloody and beautiful?
ConversaVet
Dogs and Cats and Bunnies ,Oh My!
Miami petdoc
Susan H October 8th, 2009 04:27:14 PM
Haha Miami V.I.C.E Vetrinarian In Conversation with Everyone
Bob Jones October 8th, 2009 04:51:21 PM
LOL Somehow fitting that Miami VICE is post # 69
Did you do that on purpose?
PJBoosinger October 8th, 2009 06:24:07 PM
We don't need no Vetucation (A play off of Pink Floyd) (Sorry, Bob has me singing now)
Get Vetucated
The Code of Common Vet Sense.
That's all I've got tonight, but have to say I like Dolittler as well.
Sharon October 8th, 2009 06:34:04 PM
All the best to you. Dolittler is great but I understand the reasons for change.
I DO like the new FTC regulations. Anythng that removes conflict of interest or even the perception of such is a move in the right direction. For example, I love most of what the ASPCA does, but their Animal Poison Control Center accepts money from manufacturers of flea and tick products in order to assist them in the compilation of adverse incident data. In parallel, many of the APCC vets tell pet owners calling for help that over-the-counter topical spot-on's and their pesticide ingredients "would not be expected to cause adverse reactions" if the pet owner used the product according to the label. In some cases the their vets say it is impossible for these ingredients to injure or kill a dog. That's ridiculous. And combined with the financial arrangement between the APCC and the manufacturers it--at a minumum--creates the perception of a conflict of interest.
I'll try to think of something catchy in another post. All the best to you and thank you for everything you've done for your readers. Truly outstanding work. P.S.--please, please don't let the winner of your contest choose Hartz, BioSpot or Sergeant's...please.
Matt October 8th, 2009 10:33:33 PM
Matt: Thanks for that on ASPCA's Poison Control. I revere their work but I've sensed a certain degree of temerity on the subject of topicals. Your comment helps explain it. But how can I verify this is the case?
btw, Fully Vetted is still at the top. Keep workin' it.
Dr. Patty Khuly October 9th, 2009 06:33:02 AM
how about using "The Howler"
Rick Rieger October 9th, 2009 07:33:21 AM
Ha Ha I love Bob's suggestion The Poop Deck!!! Not sure what kind of crowd you would attract with that one!!
I will have to think on my own suggestion.....got nothing yet
JC October 9th, 2009 09:14:43 AM
DoYouHavetaGo?
You Threw Up Again?
Vet-Wiki (Viki?, Vetiki?)
PattyWiki, DrPattyWiki
CoolKhulyCoolPets
BestPetBlog, BestPetBestBlog
HeartYourPets, LoveYourPet, LuvYourPets
FourLeggedBlog
BowserBrowser
Talky Thy Up (it's an anagram for Patty Khuly)
Retold Toil, Lord Toilet (anagrams for Doolittler)
Woof October 9th, 2009 09:58:55 AM
sorry...
Retold Toil, Lord Toilet (anagrams for Doolittler)
...added an extra 'o'
Woof October 9th, 2009 10:00:35 AM
Fluffyton Post
Pet Vet Patty
eCollar Tribune
Visit the Vet (preceded by "Get in the car, we're going to" as a sub-head)
oh holland October 9th, 2009 10:57:13 AM
One more, because I often am seen with:
Fur on My Scrubs
oh holland October 9th, 2009 10:59:27 AM
Dr. Patty's Paws
AniBlog
Blog-imal
Daily Creature Feature
Patty's Pitter Patter
Critter Gazette
Paws and Effect
Karen Gillette October 9th, 2009 12:14:38 PM
Dear Mrs. Dolittler
I am passionate about animals and rescue feral cats when I can here in Mesa, AZ.
My suggestion for a new name is:
Our Best Friend's Doctor
Good luck!
An Animal Lover like you,
Lynn Hicks
Lynn Hicks October 9th, 2009 02:07:10 PM
Lynn, are you related to a B. Hicks who rescues greyhounds in AZ?
KateH October 9th, 2009 06:10:02 PM
Dolittler On Call
Team Dolittler
Vet on Call
Veterama
Pets Unlimited
Pet Charge
Dr. Dolittler, DVM
Animal Voice America
Good Morning Petsters
Tracking Pets
Tracking Pet Tales
Tracking Pet Tails
Reading Scat
Charlene October 9th, 2009 08:21:50 PM
PostingPaws
BloggingPaws
For Pets Sake
Between a Paw and a Hard Place
On a Paw and a Prayer
Hem and Paw
PawsCrossed
"Straight from the Vet's Mouth"
Kara October 9th, 2009 09:25:39 PM
How about Vet Check?
Wait, you're not an equine vet, so you don't expect those phone calls beginning for numerous x-rays, flexion exams, etc. :D
But hey, I still like it. :)
Best of luck in searching for your new name.
Nyssa October 10th, 2009 10:22:26 AM
Khuly vetted
Dee October 10th, 2009 12:55:31 PM
In the spirit of a medevac (rescue operation for the benefit of another) how about Med-e-vet..
rbee October 10th, 2009 03:30:57 PM
Fully Vetted still gets my vote (dang, wish I would have thought of that!)
Moongirl October 12th, 2009 05:12:59 PM
Vetitorial Doguments
Pet Scoop
Pantings and Rantings
Dr. K Unleashed
Doggie Bloggie
Rabid Writings
The Cyber-Hydrant - Water Cooler Talk for Animal Lovers
EAB October 13th, 2009 03:14:45 PM
Vet in heels
Agrarian veterinarian (in homage to your mini-farm related posts as you grow your flock/herd)
Miami Vet Life
PetVet
VetPet
Animal doc
doc talk
Ordinary Veterinary
The Daily Vet
jen October 14th, 2009 04:08:16 AM
Hi Dr. Khuly,
You wrote: "Matt: Thanks for that on ASPCA's Poison Control. I revere their work but I've sensed a certain degree of temerity on the subject of topicals. Your comment helps explain it. But how can I verify this is the case?"
Here's the verification:
Animal Poison Control Home>Animal Poison Control>APCC Consulting Services > ASPCA Animal Product Safety Service ASPCA Animal Product Safety Service
"The ASPCA Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) leads the way in providing customized solutions that support our clients’ product stewardship.
The pillars of the Animal Product Safety Service are our incomparable staff and advanced information systems. Our veterinary experts share more than 125 years of combined poison control center experience and more than 75 years of combined general toxicology, clinical, and diagnostic experience.
Our Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) division provides services to corporations. We manage adverse event cases and provide extensive veterinary toxicology consulting on legal cases, formulation issues, product liability, regulatory reporting, and biosurveillance. We assist industry through technical support, pharmacovigilance, and related services.
Here's the link: http://www2.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aspcaproapc_consulting_apss
I can provide more verification if needed.
Thanks again for your strong and courageous voice on issues that most in the veterinary industry would never consider touching with a ten foot pole.
Matt October 15th, 2009 07:35:12 PM
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a simple..retreat...
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Sandra November 1st, 2009 01:36:04 AM
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