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November 8th marks World Radiography Day, commemorating Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of x-rays in 1895. This breakthrough revolutionized medicine and is considered one of the most significant advances in medicine. For this discovery, Röntgen won the first Nobel prize for physics in 1901. At the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, we celebrate this day by recognizing the vital contributions of our veterinary radiologists whose expertise allows us to diagnose and treat patients every day. In their honor, this post explores how X-rays help us see inside our animal patients.

November 7th is Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. This is a day dedicated to helping dog families recognize the signs of lymphoma, understand how it affects dogs and learn what to expect from lymphoma treatment. With those goals in mind, I’ve written today’s blogpost to answer common questions about canine lymphoma, one of the most frequently diagnosed types of canine cancer.

This year, Americans are projected to spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween. All these dollars pay for candy, costumes and decorations, all of which add great delight for humans, but candy, costumes and decorations may not be so fun for your pet. Here are some DOs and DON’Ts to help keep your pet safe this spooky season.

When I was a kid, our family dog ate the edges of my mother’s beautiful living room drapes. Because she loved that dog more than her children, she blamed us for touching the drapes with sticky fingers. In her mind, the food residue on the drapes enticed the dog to eat them and thus, the dog, but not the children, were forgiven. Fast forward to the present and, as a veterinarian at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, I routinely encounter patients who eat items with no nutritional value, a condition called “pica.” If you follow us on Facebook and Instagram, you’ve seen the dramatic x-rays of animals that have eaten items like a string of lights, an airtag, rocks, magnets, an ethernet cable and all manner of other non-food items. Today’s blog takes a closer look at pica—what it is, why it happens, and why it matters.

The week of October 12th is the annual celebration of veterinary technicians known as “National Veterinary Technician Week.” This year’s theme—“Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars”—recognizes the many routes to professional growth within this vital career. Today’s blogpost will highlight the pathways beyond providing nursing care available for technician success at AMC.