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AMC’s Emergency Room Fast-Track Improves Wait Time and Client Satisfaction: A Recent Publication from AMC’s Emergency Department
The World’s Busiest Veterinary Emergency Room As the world’s largest non-profit hospital, located in the heart of bustling New York City, the AMC’s Emergency Room is one of the busiest veterinary emergency...
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Cats Pets and FamilyAugust 04, 2021
The Best Cat Books for All Ages, Recommended by a Veterinarian
As the summer wanes, many of us will need a good book to read on vacation, at the beach or to add to our summer reading list to be handed in on...
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Cats Diet Dogs Everyday Medicine WellnessJuly 28, 2021
Vitamin D and Pets: What You Need to Know
When you visit your primary care physician, they’ll often test your body’s vitamin D level. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an array of diverse disorders, such as osteoporosis, breast cancer and...
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Vet LifeJuly 21, 2021
Emerging from 16 Months of Social Distancing
I saw my first “real” clients in 16 months last week as AMC slowly starts to reopen to pet families (see our “About Your Visit” page for the latest protocols and policies)....
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OphthalmologyJuly 14, 2021
How to Care for a Blind Dog or Cat
Certain medical conditions upset pet families more than others, an amputation of the tail or a limb, for example. Another is loss of vision in their pet. Pets lose vision for many...
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DogsJuly 07, 2021
What does it mean when dogs lick excessively?
Photographs frequently capture the family dog licking the face of its delighted person. People frequently refer to this licking behavior as dog “kisses.” While everyone wants their dog to love them AND...
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Vet LifeJune 30, 2021
Celebrating the 2021 Intern Class at AMC: A Year of Adapting to Adapting
The pandemic has sidelined many traditions and rites of passage, such as weddings, graduations and birthday parties. However, one tradition that has continued at the Animal Medical Center, despite the pandemic, is...
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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 official spokesperson, she is regularly featured in the national news media, writes extensively about animal health, and hosts a monthly radio show and podcast on Sirius XM Stars Channel 109, “Ask the Vet.” 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 was selected to be a member of the influential World Small Animal Oncology Working Group.
