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February 08, 2023 Emergency

The Amazing Case of the Bulletproof Dog

This month we’re celebrating the Emma and Georgina Bloomberg AMC to the Rescue Fund’s 10th Anniversary. Created to provide free or subsidized specialty care to rescue animals whose health is an obstacle...

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    February 12, 2009

    February is Pet Dental Month: Part 1

    The importance of dental care for dogs and cats. Part 1 of a 3 part series by Stephen Riback, DVM Like people, our pets are prone to dental disease. This month focuses...

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    January 28, 2009

    The AMC Welcomes Westminster Attendees

    On February 9-10, the famous New York City event, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held at Madison Square Garden. Over 2,000 dogs from all over the world will be...

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    January 20, 2009

    "First Dog" Update – The AMC Weighs In

    The following article, about the latest developments in the Obama's puppy selection process, originally ran on PetStyle and quotes Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of The Animal Medical Center. You can read the original...

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    January 07, 2009

    Making a Pet First Aid Kit

    Every pet owner should put together a pet first aid kit – a handy, easily created resource that will help a pet owner think and act quickly in the event of an...

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    January 05, 2009

    Identifying the Perfect Pet

    Selecting the perfect pet to fit your family is an important aspect of responsible pet ownership. Some people tend to underestimate the responsibility involved with bringing a new pet into the home...

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    December 19, 2008

    Home Care Options for Pets

    Use the following remedies for no more than 2 days. If there is no improvement after 2 days, please see your veterinarian. Wounds Warm compresses can do a world of good to...

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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 official spokesperson, she is regularly featured in the national news media, writes extensively about animal health, and hosts a monthly radio show and podcast on Sirius, “Ask the Vet.” 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 was selected to be a member of the influential World Small Animal Oncology Working Group.

Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on an upcoming podcast episode!

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of the Animal Medical Center in New York City