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How AMC’s New Radiation Therapy Machine is Benefiting Pets with Cancer
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. To help raise awareness about veterinary oncology, I am devoting my November blogposts to the topic. Last week, my blogpost highlighted “indolent” lymphomas in veterinary patients,...
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MiscDecember 30, 2020
The Top Viral Trending Animals of 2020
Once a month, I record “Ask the Vet” for SiriusXM Stars, Channel 109. The program always includes an animal trending on social media, in the mainstream news or from another media outlet....
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MiscDecember 23, 2020
The Holiday Spirit is Alive and Well at AMC
Social distancing continues at the Animal Medical Center, preventing all but a few pet families from coming into the building. For those waiting for their favorite fur, feather or scale person in...
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Avian and ExoticsDecember 16, 2020
Pet Turtles: What You Need to Know
In addition to dogs and cats, the veterinarians at AMC care for amphibians, birds, reptiles and small mammals like hamsters and guinea pigs. In AMC-speak, we call them “Exotic Pets.” Turtles are...
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Pet SafetyDecember 09, 2020
The Top Winter Holiday Hazards for Pets in a Pandemic
In past holiday seasons, I have written about a variety of holiday-specific dangers: electric cords, candles, party fare, gift wrap and ribbon. I’ve also written about chocolate poisoning and toxic floral arrangements....
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Dogs Pet Safety Responsible Pet OwnershipDecember 02, 2020
Update on New York City Bordetella Vaccination Requirements
Clients of the Animal Medical Center may have noticed a change in the frequency for their dog’s Bordetella vaccination reminder. Previously, reminders were sent every 6 months. Now, like most other vaccinations,...
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MiscNovember 25, 2020
3 Reasons To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
COVID-19 and Pets Reminder: Although there is no evidence pets can spread COVID-19, they can, in rare instances, contract the disease. The CDC’s holiday guidelines remind us that social distancing applies to pets too! Limit...
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