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Can Dogs and Cats Eat Without Chewing?
One of my long-time canine patients developed a tumor on his gum. A key principle in treating cancer is removing the entire tumor, and one treatment option for this particular tumor involved...
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Emergency Pet SafetyMay 21, 2025
Summer Pet Safety: 3 Hidden Hazards Every Owner Should Know
Many of us are looking forward to Memorial Day, the traditional start of the summer season. Summer means enjoying the breeze through open windows, barbeques with friends and family, and swimming in...
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CatsMay 14, 2025
Coping with Cat Claws
As many of my readers know, I raise foster kittens. Having them is a delight, but also a responsibility. I enjoy every minute I can spend watching them cavort about in my...
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Emergency Pets and FamilyMay 07, 2025
Parvovirus in Puppies: New Treatment and Prevention Tools Pet Owners Should Know
April 22, 2025 was the second annual National Parvovirus Awareness Day. This year’s celebration coincided with the launch of a Parvo Tracker and a new treatment for this highly contagious and potentially...
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Responsible Pet Ownership WellnessApril 30, 2025
Parasite Protection 365: Why Your Pet Needs Year-Round Prevention
When spring rolls around, many pet families begin to worry about fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites and heartworms. While I’m happy their pet’s health is on their mind, parasite prevention should ...
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Pet SafetyApril 23, 2025
Patient Safety at AMC: What Happens Behind the Scenes
It takes a serious illness or injury to be admitted to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, and I have previously told the stories of some of these patients—from unexpected household toxins to...
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Emergency Pets and FamilyApril 16, 2025
Bite Prevention Week 2025: Protecting Your Pet Against Bite Injury
April 13-19, 2025 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. This week aims to bring awareness to the fact that, although dogs are part of the family and provide companionship and immense joy,...
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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.
