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Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars
The week of October 12th is the annual celebration of veterinary technicians known as “National Veterinary Technician Week.” This year’s theme—“Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars”—recognizes the...
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WellnessOctober 31, 2011
Cats Are Medically Underserved
In my last post I wrote about how little attention has recently been paid to the cat in the articles published in The New York Times. Although I believe in ...
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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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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.
