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January 08, 2025 One Health

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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  • Cats Oncology
    Examining a cat's mouth
    February 22, 2010

    Feline Oral Cancer

    February is National Pet Dental Health Month and complete oral health involves not only dental hygiene, but also monitoring the oral cavity for other problems such as cancer. Oral cancer ...

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  • Dentistry
    up close of dog teeth showing where one is broken
    February 08, 2010

    Broken Teeth

    Like people, our pets are prone to dental disease. Pet Dental Month, in February, focuses on the importance of controlling and preventing dental disease in our cats and dogs. Untreated ...

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  • Wellness
    January 20, 2010

    Taking Better Care of Our Cats

    It seems that cats are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to veterinary care. Research has shown that cat owners are taking their cats to the ...

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  • Blog
    January 05, 2010

    New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

    When you’re drawing up your New Year’s Resolutions for 2010 don’t forget to take your pet into account. The seven simple tips below from Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of The Animal ...

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  • Pet Safety
    A little girl with a puppy
    December 21, 2009

    Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets

    The winter holidays should be a joyous time for people and pets alike. In the midst of your revelries and big family dinners, don’t let your home become a hazardous ...

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    November 17, 2009

    Kitchen Catastrophes

    New pet owners often ask their veterinarian, “What is the greatest danger to my pet? Is it the dog park, the sidewalk or being cat-napped?” It may come as a ...

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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.

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