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Bird Flu Outbreak: Protecting Your Cats and Dogs During the HPAI Epidemic
Since 2022, there has been an ongoing epidemic in wild birds of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. In the press, this virus is often referred to by its acronym,...
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UncategorizedMay 19, 2011
The Second Annual NYC Pet Show
If you are in the New York metropolitan area, I have a great weekend activity tip for you: check out the NYC Pet Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West ...
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EmergencyMay 16, 2011
10 Reasons to Go to the Pet ER Now!
Although I regularly share pet healthcare information on the AMC blog, I also like to remind readers that this information is not a substitute for a vet visit. You should ...
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WellnessMay 13, 2011
Summer Safety for Pets
As the weather warms up, we spend more time outdoors with our pets. Everyone is happy for the fresh air and sunshine. But are you and your pet prepared? Here ...
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OncologyMay 09, 2011
Pet Oncology Primer
The other day in the oncology clinic at The Animal Medical Center, I saw a new patient and managed inadvertently to upset the owner. Her veterinarian diagnosed a “tumor” in ...
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NutritionMay 05, 2011
You Learn Something New Everyday…About Pet Food
Pet food is important to pet lovers since we all want to feed our pets a diet which will help to keep them healthy family members for as long as ...
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OncologyMay 02, 2011
Melanoma Monday: May 2, 2011
The term “Melanoma Monday” is a service mark of the American Academy of Dermatology and seeks to promote awareness about melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer in humans. Melanoma ...
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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.
