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January 08, 2025 One Health

Bird Flu Outbreak: Protecting Your Cats and Dogs During the HPAI Epidemic

Since 2022, there has been an ongoing epidemic in wild birds of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. In the press, this virus is often referred to by its acronym,...

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    February 12, 2025

    Struvite, Calcium Oxalate, and More: Decoding Bladder Stones in Dogs

    Bladder stones are a common medical problem in dogs. Some dogs are more prone to stones than others; some dogs are just unlucky. Bladder stones are made of mineral excreted in the...

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    February 05, 2025

    How to Make Valentine’s Day Special (and Safe) for Your Pet

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many of us are planning to share this special day with our favorite fur person. But not everything about Valentine’s Day is pet friendly....

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    January 29, 2025

    Quirky Teeth of the Animal Kingdom: Celebrate Pet Dental Health Month with AMC

    One reason we love our pets so much is their quirks. We adore the chirpy sound our cats make as they run to the kitchen when they hear the can opener. We...

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    January 22, 2025

    Kibble, Grain-Free, or Raw? What Your Dog’s Diet Says About You

    Puppy owners are overwhelmed by food choices available for their new family member, according to a recent survey. This feeling might be in part because dog owners have to make all the...

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    January 15, 2025

    Top New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Pets in 2025

    As the new year approached, my inbox filled with dozens of personalized suggestions for New Year’s resolutions. The American Veterinary Medical Association, for instance, sent me “New Year’s Resolutions for Veterinarians.” Google’s...

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    January 08, 2025

    Bird Flu Outbreak: Protecting Your Cats and Dogs During the HPAI Epidemic

    Since 2022, there has been an ongoing epidemic in wild birds of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. In the press, this virus is often referred to by its acronym,...

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About the author

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is a third-generation veterinarian, double board-certified in Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine. As AMC’s Director of Pet Health Information, she writes AMC’s weekly blog, hosts a monthly “Ask the Vet” podcast, and regularly speaks to national news media about animal health. In addition, she has contributed widely to research articles and textbooks, lectures internationally, and has won prestigious awards for her work in both veterinary medicine and journalism. In 2021, she joined the influential World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Oncology Working Group, which she currently chairs.

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of the Animal Medical Center in New York City