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More Space, More Miracles: How AMC’s New ICU and MSU Are Helping More Pets Than Ever
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center recently reached a major milestone in our 83,000 square-foot, $125 million “Gift of Love” hospital expansion and renovation project. We opened several new hospital wards, including our...
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OncologySeptember 13, 2023
Merkel Cell Tumors: What can Jimmy Buffett’s Cancer Tell Us About our Pets
The soundtrack of my college years went silent with Jimmy Buffett’s passing over Labor Day weekend. The cause of death was widely reported as a rare form of skin cancer called Merkel...
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Pets and FamilySeptember 06, 2023
Veterinarian-Recommended Books on Pet Loss for All Ages
The second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember those pets who are no longer with us in person but remain in our hearts forever. For those...
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Diet Dogs Internal MedicineAugust 30, 2023
Canine Liver Disease and Elevated Copper Levels: What Dog Owners Need to Know
There’s been a connection between canine liver disease and elevated levels of copper seen in a liver biopsy since the late 1970’s when veterinarians from the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, in collaboration...
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Internal Medicine Vet LifeAugust 23, 2023
Happy Birthday to the ACVIM and the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. ACVIM encompasses the veterinary specialties of oncology, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology and nutrition. As part of the celebration, the...
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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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