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Sandy the Beagle

Read the 2013 UPDATE! Two years ago Sandy, my 10 year old Beagle began drinking excess amounts of water. Concerned, but not thinking it was life threatening, I brought her to my local vet. The doctor ran some blood tests. Then he told me it could be a sign of cancer.

Yorkie Ingests Deadly Poison and Survives

Axl Rose, a fun loving and adventurous 8 year-old Yorkshire Terrier, is the love of his owner, Debra Brown’s life. Little Axl’s curiosity, though, nearly caused him to lose his life when he accidentally ingested an undiluted floor cleaning solution that contained a highly poisonous compound – quaternary ammonium – found on the floor of a local groomer.

Nico, Our Little Bundle of Joy

Nico is our little bundle of Joy! He loves to play with his favorite squeaky toys, his best bud aka brother Tsember the German Shepherd, loves all the yummy treats he can get and can get super hyper with excitement; especially when you come home or when his bud Tsember comes over to play.

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June 13, 2013 - Groundbreaking, Global, Multi-Center FELINE Health Study Underway: Initial results to be presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference

Results from a trailblazing international research study intended to explain how major diseases that afflict humans also impact feline health will be presented at the 2013 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference by lead investigator, Dr. Philip Fox, Cardiologist at The Animal Medical Center in NYC.

May 7, 2013 - AMC Hosts Fifth Annual Living Legends Luncheon

The Animal Medical Center’s 2013 will host its Fifth Annual Living Legends Luncheon at The Harmonie Club on Tuesday, May 7, to honor three remarkable companion animals –Isabella the Daschund, Magik the Rescue Cat and Pauli the Labrador Guide Dog - all of whom received extraordinary treatment from The AMC’s Oncology and Dermatology Services. Barbara Hoffman, Kane Nussbaum, Marilyn Sorensen, Helene Stein, Eva Usdan and Janet York are Co-Chairs of the event.

February 12, 2013 - The AMC Creates AMC TO THE RESCUE Fund

The Animal Medical Center (AMC), a non-profit veterinary healthcare facility, is introducing AMC TO THE RESCUE, a new charitable Community Fund, at The 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. AMC TO THE RESCUE is designed to help some of the animals currently in the care of rescue organizations to improve their chances of adoption. Through AMC TO THE RESCUE, specialized healthcare is provided by AMC’s specialists to increase an animal’s chances to find a ‘forever home.’

AMC in the News

June 5, 2013

Source: Wall Street Journal

Winging It at Home With a Pair of Baby Finches

There's been much rejoicing among my family lately. A child was born. Two, in fact. To my mother. Well not exactly to my mother, who is somewhat beyond her childbearing years. But to her pet zebra finches.

May 28, 2013

Source: Pet360.com

10 Car Safety Items for Your Pet

As you plan your road trips this summer, be sure to consider your pet’s car safety before pulling out of the driveway. With states like Hawaii, Connecticut, Illinois, and Maine banning motorists from driving with their pets in their laps and New Jersey debating a law that would require pets to wear seatbelts, now’s the time to investigate proper car restraints. Here are some options for your cat or dog.

May 26, 2013

Source: The Huffington Post

Smudge and Other Great Dogs (slideshow)

Please view the slideshow of amazing dogs, including those honored by The AMC.