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How to Cook for Your Pet Responsibly
The recent surge in pet food recalls and the ongoing Food and Drug Administration investigation into diet-related heart disease in dogs has made pet owners wary of commercial diets. So why not...
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Dogs OphthalmologyJuly 31, 2019
Corneal Ulcers in Dogs
Corneal ulcers are one of the more common eye conditions in pets. A few weeks ago, one of my geriatric patients came to see me for a goopy eye. Because he is...
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DogsJuly 24, 2019
Canine Brucellosis: Reemergence of an Old Disease
Canine brucellosis is in the news again. The AP recently reported nine cases of canine brucellosis in puppies from a breeder in Iowa. This outbreak is just another in series of canine...
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Pet SafetyJuly 17, 2019
Not all dogs can swim: how to protect your dog from drowning
The Animal Medical Center’s intensive care unit recently cared for a dog that nearly drowned in the family’s swimming pool. This brings up a common misconception about our canine companions: that all...
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Emergency Pet SafetyJuly 10, 2019
National Pet Fire Safety Day And How to Protect Your Pets
July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day. While you might think a fire is more of a human problem, think again. According to the National Fire Protection Association, animals are involved...
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DogsJuly 03, 2019
Hot Spots in Dogs: What are they and how are they treated?
Hot spots are a common source of confusion among dog owners. While I was clipping and cleaning the hot spot in the photograph, the owner asked, “What is that?” Medically Speaking A...
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Cats Internal MedicineJune 26, 2019
Pancreatitis in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
June is Adopt-a Cat Month. For the entire month, I’m devoting my blog posts to issues important to feline families. Today’s blog post will focus on a poorly understood disease: feline pancreatitis....
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About the author
AMC’s blog is written by Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, a third generation veterinarian who received a BS from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa and her DVM from Cornell University. She has achieved American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine board certification in both Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Hohenhaus serves as the hospital’s spokesperson, speaking to national media outlets about issues related to veterinary medicine. In addition to AMC’s blog, she also writes for Vetstreet.com, she served as a blogger for WebMD, and has created content for publications such as Ladies Home Journal and Real Simple Magazine.
