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Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars
The week of October 12th is the annual celebration of veterinary technicians known as “National Veterinary Technician Week.” This year’s theme—“Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars”—recognizes the...
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Dogs Internal MedicineJanuary 10, 2024
New York City’s Leptospirosis Problem and How to Protect Your Dog
Just before the holidays, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released its annual report to veterinarians on an important infectious disease, leptospirosis. As a New York City veterinarian,...
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Cats Vet LifeJanuary 03, 2024
New Veterinary Medications for 2024
The start of the New Year is a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. In this spirit, I’m going to use today’s blogpost to discuss new developments...
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WellnessDecember 27, 2023
Ask the Vet: Your Pet Health Questions Answered
Every month on my Ask the Vet podcast, I answer questions from concerned pet owners. The questions I received for my latest episode were especially good questions, so I am going to...
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Emergency Surgery Vet LifeDecember 20, 2023
Veterinary Miracles That Will Warm Your Heart this Holiday Season
This time of year, we celebrate miracles of hope, faith and kindness. Hanukkah celebrates a second century BC miracle where a tiny amount of oil found in the Temple in Jerusalem miraculously...
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Pet SafetyDecember 13, 2023
Twelve Days of Pet Holiday Safety
As a veterinarian, the ever-popular 18th century English Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” inevitably reminds me of all the potential holiday hazards for your pet. Since we are in the...
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Dogs Internal MedicineDecember 06, 2023
The Surprising Link Between Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diseases in Dogs
For those of us in the dog world, much of our focus over the last couple of weeks has been on infectious respiratory diseases in dogs. While the current outbreak remains 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.
