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Canine Schistosomiasis: Could This Emerging Dog Disease Occur in New York?
Every year, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) holds a multi-specialist forum. At this meeting, oncologists, large- and small-animal internal medicine specialists, neurologists, cardiologists and nutritionists gather to exchange ideas...
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Responsible Pet OwnershipNovember 08, 2010
Measuring Your Pet's Medication
Medical professionals, veterinarians included, speak to each other in our own language, more difficult to understand than either ancient Latin or Greek. This language is confusing to pet owners and ...
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UncategorizedNovember 01, 2010
Bedbugs and Pets
A few weekends ago, I was volunteering at The AMC's "Ask the Vet" booth during AKC's Meet the Breeds show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. A ...
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Pet SafetyOctober 19, 2010
Halloween Hazards
For children, Halloween is a long anticipated holiday featuring parties, costumes and above all, candy. Adults celebrate the holiday too, by decorating their homes and yards with ghosts, goblins and ...
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UncategorizedOctober 11, 2010
Celebrating Key Members of the Veterinary Healthcare Team
When you make a visit to your doctor, an entire team of medical professionals work together to provide you with optimal care. A visit to your pet’s veterinarian is no ...
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WellnessOctober 04, 2010
Diatomaceous Earth for Pest Prevention
In the past month, The Animal Medical Center has received several inquiries about the use of diatomaceous earth (DE) as a flea preventative. I knew DE was used in swimming ...
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UncategorizedSeptember 27, 2010
World Rabies Day 2010
Tuesday September 28 is World Rabies Day. This is the 4th year of the event to raise awareness of and resources for rabies prevention and control. For most Americans, rabies ...
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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.
