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What AMC’s New Surgical Institute Means for Your Pet
With great fanfare, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center held a “leash cutting” ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care. The press release describes...
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UncategorizedOctober 26, 2011
Has The New York Times Gone to the Dogs
At first I wasn’t sure, but I noticed a suspicious increase in dog-related articles in the October 8, Op-Ed section of The New York Times. That Sunday alone, the Gray ...
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Responsible Pet OwnershipOctober 24, 2011
Is Halloween Scary for Pets?
This adorable puppy is The Animal Medical Center’s 2010 Pet Halloween Costume Contest winner. Although there is nothing scary about Caxton, there are a few things that can make Halloween ...
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OncologyOctober 20, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness for Pets
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our physicians are recommending we perform self-examinations and undergo screening mammography. But what about our dogs and cats? Do dogs and cats get ...
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UncategorizedOctober 17, 2011
Advanced Training: Fun for Dog and Family
In my last post I wrote about puppy socialization and basic dog obedience training. While the fundamentals are necessary, some dog owners and dogs may have extraordinary talents that can ...
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UncategorizedOctober 12, 2011
Training Your Puppy: Why and How?
I live in New York City and work at the Animal Medical Center. For NYC dog lovers, finding a dog-friendly apartment that meets the needs of the human members of ...
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UncategorizedOctober 07, 2011
Pets and Vets Need Techs: National Veterinary Technician Week
October 9-15, 2011 is National Veterinary Technician Week. Because of his firsthand experience with the skilled and devoted licensed veterinary technicians at the AMC, Jack Black the cat volunteered to ...
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