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Tiny Tools, Big Impact: How AMC’s Surgical Upgrades Help Pets Heal Faster
Earlier this month, the Schwarzman Animal Medicine Center hosted a continuing education lecture for AMC’s partner veterinarians. This evening event featured Drs. Pamela Schwartz and Daniel Spector of the Denise and Michael...
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Oncology Pets and FamilyNovember 29, 2023
Caring Canines: How Pets are Helping Cancer Patients
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month and, for the rest of the month, my blogposts will focus on cancer and cancer treatment in pets. Last week, I provided a cancer care roadmap for pet...
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Dogs Traveling with Pets WellnessNovember 22, 2023
What Dog Owners Should Know about Respiratory Illnesses
Lately, there have been a surprising number of stories in the news about respiratory illnesses in dogs. First, there is the mystery respiratory illness that has been dominating the veterinary news cycle....
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OncologyNovember 15, 2023
How to Find Cancer Care for Your Pet
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month and, for the rest of the month, my blogposts will focus on cancer and cancer treatment in pets. Last week, I defined the various categories...
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OncologyNovember 08, 2023
Pet Cancer Awareness Month 2023: All About Chemotherapy Drugs
When I see a new client in the clinic to discuss chemotherapy for their favorite fur-person, the conversation can be long and stressful. We need to cover treatment options, treatment schedule, outcomes,...
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Pets and FamilyNovember 01, 2023
4 Remarkable Ways Pets Improve Your Health
We love pets for the enjoyment and companionship they bring to our lives. Their antics brighten our day, and their presence in our beds at night is reassuring, even if a bit...
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Diet WellnessOctober 25, 2023
The Dangers of Homecooked and Raw Diets for Pets
A recent study investigated the diets of pets with a cancer diagnosis. The results were interesting. 71% of dogs seen by board-certified oncologists ate commercially prepared pet food, compared to about 90%...
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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.
