Uncle Chichi, a toy poodle whose unusual longevity led to fame and an appearance on “Good Morning America,” died on Tuesday after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 26. Or 24. Or maybe 25.
Pet Stories
Neffie, the German Shepherd
AMC in The News
January 22, 2012
The New York Times
December 28, 2011
CityUnlisted.com
When that first chill hit the air, the spectacle of canine couture was something to behold. Braided camel and chocolate cashmere sweaters by Rani Arabella, Ralph Lauren heather gray cables and hunting jackets—the human population had nothing on our furry friends. And fashion is just the beginning. New York dogs are so humanized and coddled, they not only have designers, they have chefs, chauffeurs, house call physicians, legal advisers, massage therapists, dentists—even plastic surgeons.
December 15, 2011
The New York Times
“Cats really like to play more than the dogs with tinsel and ribbons, and it can actually go down their intestines,” says Dr. Deirdre Chiaramonte, a staff veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in New York. “But the base of it can get stuck under the tongue. When it is wrapped around the tongue, because the intestines are constantly contracting, the intestines start bunching up on themselves. That’s what we call plicated. These animals need surgery.
December 8, 2011
Examiner.com
Have you ever walked past your local pet store's window and wished that you could take home one of those adorable dogs or cats that afternoon? Well on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York The Animal Medical Center of New York (www.amcny.org) held its 2011 Top Dog Gala. The gala was chaired by Annette de La Renta, Nancy Kissenger and Barbara Lieberman. The event, a fundraiser for The Animal Medical Center of New York will help support the center and its wide range of specialized veterinary services and state-of-the art health care programs for dogs, cats and exotic pets.
December 8, 2011
New York Social Diary
Rain and all, last night was a busy on in New York. Down at Cipriani 42nd Street, Eliza Bolen, Nancy Kissinger, Barbara Liberman and Annette de la Renta, co-chairs, hosted the annual Animal Medical Center’s Top Dog Gala 2011, honoring Diana Taylor with their Brooke Astor Award. Diana has two dogs, Labrador Retrievers, Bonnie and Clyde. B. & C. appeared in producer Daryl Roth’s documentary “My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story.” Diana herself believes, like many of us, that animals play an important role in our lives. We also play an important role in their lives, which is one of the ways they play important roles in ours – caring, sharing, learning patience and demonstrating affection – all good for what ails us. Diana donated the proceeds from the film to the Animal Medical Center.
November 10, 2011
Hawaii Business
Oncology veterinarian Shoko Watanabe explains the challenges and rewards of her work.
November 10, 2011
NBC New York
A large number of pet stores in New York routinely purchase animals from puppy mills where dogs are kept in cruel confinement for commercial purposes, an NBC New York investigation has found.
November 7, 2011
PR Newswire
The Animal Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA to the position of Chief of Medicine. In addition to his duties within the internal medicine department, as chief of medicine Dr. Goldstein will oversee the function of many of The AMC departments, including emergency medicine and critical care, oncology, cardiology, community practice, dermatology and the rehabilitation and fitness service.
October 17, 2011
Petside.com
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. During the month of October, many people participate in activities, events and fundraisers to help combat the deadly disease. Moreover, many pet owners do not realize that dogs are susceptible to breast cancer too.
October 5, 2011
Veterinary Practice News
The Katharine and William Rayner Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Suite is the first hybrid operating suite for animals in the world, according to the center. The center’s interventional experts, Chick Weisse, VMD, and Allyson Berent, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), started treating patients at the facility about three weeks ago.
