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May 28, 2025 Surgery

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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    A sick puppy with a cone on its head
    May 07, 2025

    Parvovirus in Puppies: New Treatment and Prevention Tools Pet Owners Should Know

    April 22, 2025 was the second annual National Parvovirus Awareness Day. This year’s celebration coincided with the launch of a Parvo Tracker and a new treatment for this highly contagious and potentially...

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  • Responsible Pet Ownership Wellness
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    April 30, 2025

    Parasite Protection 365: Why Your Pet Needs Year-Round Prevention

    When spring rolls around, many pet families begin to worry about fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites and heartworms. While I’m happy their pet’s health is on their mind, parasite prevention should ...

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  • Pet Safety
    A dog on an operating table at AMC
    April 23, 2025

    Patient Safety at AMC: What Happens Behind the Scenes

    It takes a serious illness or injury to be admitted to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, and I have previously told the stories of some of these patients—from unexpected household toxins to...

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  • Emergency Pets and Family
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    April 16, 2025

    Bite Prevention Week 2025: Protecting Your Pet Against Bite Injury

    April 13-19, 2025 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. This week aims to bring awareness to the fact that, although dogs are part of the family and provide companionship and immense joy,...

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  • Emergency Vet Life
    AMC Staff cuts a ceremonial leash to open its new MSU ward
    April 09, 2025

    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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  • Pets and Family
    A dog wearing a construction hat
    April 02, 2025

    Construction Noise Stressing Your Pet? Here’s How to Help

    Most of us in New York City live in apartments. While there are days when every New Yorker wishes for a house with a yard, the culture and convenience of city living...

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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.

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of the Animal Medical Center in New York City