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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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Dogs SurgeryAugust 16, 2023
Ask the Vet: Answers to Your Questions About Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome and Collapsing Trachea
Every month on Ask the Vet, radio show and podcast I host in partnership with Sirius XM, I answer listener question that come into our email box at AskTheVet@amcny.org. This past month...
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Pets and Family WellnessAugust 09, 2023
Tickborne Illnesses Are On the Rise: What Pet Owners Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have great information on their website to help all of us stay healthy. The site contains information on travel health, foodborne illnesses and descriptions of every...
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Dogs EmergencyAugust 02, 2023
Canine Pyometra: What Dog Owners Need to Know
Pyometra is one of those medical words veterinarians use that often require translation for pet families. Pyo- is from the Latin word for pus, and metra is Greek for uterus. Once you...
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Pets and FamilyJuly 26, 2023
Home Euthanasia: The Pros and Cons [2023 Update]
The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the most heart wrenching decisions pet lovers have to make. I am quite certain every pet family with an ill or aging...
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Diet Dogs Pet SafetyJuly 19, 2023
What Happens When Your Dog’s Calcium is Too High or Too Low
Calcium is an important mineral in the bodies of humans and animals alike. It is a critical component of bones and teeth. Without calcium, your bones couldn’t support your weight and your...
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Dogs Responsible Pet OwnershipJuly 12, 2023
NYC’s New Composting Law Could Be Dangerous for Dogs
Last month, the New York City Council voted to make composting of organic waste mandatory in the city’s five boroughs, starting with Brooklyn and Queens in October and expanding to all boroughs...
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