Blog
How AMC’s Mission Drives Positive Change in Veterinary Care
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s tripartitie mission centers on providing compassionate and collaborative care to animals and leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education. This mission defines...
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Vet LifeApril 17, 2024
AMC Celebrates Client Services Appreciation Week 2024
During Client Services Appreciation Week, April 21-27, 2024, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center celebrates the many accomplishments and diverse roles of our Client Service Team. This 75-person team allows veterinarians like me...
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Pet Safety Responsible Pet OwnershipApril 10, 2024
How Should I Dispose of My Pet’s Old Medications?
If you’ve ever had a sick pet, you probably have a cabinet full of unused medications. In fact, I know you do, because my clients often ask if they can give the...
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Pets and FamilyApril 03, 2024
The Truth About Hypoallergenic Pets and How to Reduce Pet Allergens
66% of households in the United States have one or more pets. Many more families would like to add a pet to their family, but allergies prevent the addition of a furry...
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WellnessMarch 27, 2024
Pink, Yellow, White, or Blue: What Your Pet’s Tongue Color Means for their Health
Because I am a veterinarian, my friends constantly send me photos, videos and links to information about animals of all types. Recently, one of my friends sent me a link to a...
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Dogs EmergencyMarch 20, 2024
City Safety for Urban Dogs [2024 Update]
Every morning at about 5 am, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Emergency Service sends out a list of all pets admitted to the hospital overnight. Recently, one admission caught my attention: a...
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DogsMarch 13, 2024
The Impact of Dog Size, Breed, & Nose Length on Longevity
If dogs have a flaw, and I realize many would argue they do not, it is they don’t live long enough. I think many would agree that a dog lifespan of 40...
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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.
