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What Dog Owners Should Know about Respiratory Illnesses
Lately, there have been a surprising number of stories in the news about respiratory illnesses in dogs. First, there is the mystery respiratory illness that has been dominating the veterinary news cycle....
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CatsAugust 31, 2022
Why is my cat’s breathing noisy? All About Nasopharyngeal Polyps
Noisy breathing is common in cats. It can result from a variety of conditions, including: an upper respiratory infection, a sinus infection (from dental disease or a nasal foreign body), ...
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DermatologyAugust 24, 2022
Why does my pet keep itching? Allergies, infections, and ectoparasites in pets
August is itchy pet awareness month. August is a good month to discuss itchy pets since nearly all the patients I am seeing these days are itchy and scratching at ...
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Everyday MedicineAugust 17, 2022
The Truth About Vital Signs: What Pet Owners Need to Know
Just like humans, animals have measurable vital signs that indicate their body’s overall functioning. These vital signs include breathing rate, heart rate, temperature and blood pressure. Patients with abnormal vital ...
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Responsible Pet OwnershipAugust 10, 2022
How to Choose a Veterinary Clinic
The COVID-19 pandemic created a high demand for veterinary services that has yet to abate in 2023. In response, a variety of new veterinary clinics have popped up in New ...
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Diagnostic ImagingAugust 03, 2022
AMC Loves Radiology and This is Why
Although they’re out of view of many clients, the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Service is vital to the everyday functioning of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Animals can’t tell us ...
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Everyday MedicineJuly 27, 2022
Does a titer test mean my pet doesn’t need vaccines?
I just finished reading Splendid Solution about Dr. Jonas Salk’s quest to develop a polio vaccine in the years following World War II. The vaccine’s development was considered a medical ...
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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.
