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National Veterinary Technician Week 2024: Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives
From October 13 to 19, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center and veterinary hospitals across the country will celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week. This year’s theme is “Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives,” and...
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OphthalmologyJuly 31, 2024
Caring for Blind Pets: Tips and Resources for Dog and Cat Owners
Vision loss in your pet presents a variety of challenges, both for the pet and the pet owner. A pet that has lost its eyesight, whether partially or completely, forces the owner...
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Dogs WellnessJuly 24, 2024
Kennel Cough Outbreaks Close Shelters: How to Protect Your Dog
Last year, just before Christmas, there were nationwide reports of an uptick in dogs with coughing, runny eyes and nose. It was a highly contagious case of canine infectious respiratory disease complex...
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Diet DogsJuly 17, 2024
Why Labradors Gain Weight Easily: Insights from New Genetic Research
In both humans and pets, weight gain occurs when too many calories are consumed and/or not enough are burned. This sounds simple, but the equation gets complicated by factors intrinsic to the...
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SurgeryJuly 10, 2024
Caesarean Sections in Pets: What You Need to Know
July 12th marks Julius Caesar’s 2124th birthday. Medically, this date is important because a common surgery, the Caesarean section, is named in Mr. Caesar’s honor, even though there’s no proof he was...
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Dogs Pet SafetyJuly 03, 2024
Summer Food Hazards for Dogs
One of the best things about summer is the food. If you’re like me, going to the farmer’s market for seasonal food, like fresh fruit and corn on the cob, is a...
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CatsJune 26, 2024
Finally, a Treatment for FIP: How GS-441524 is Saving Cats’ Lives
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and we’re highlighting our feline friends throughout the month with a series of cat-focused posts. Last week’s blogpost highlighted the health risks of feline ...
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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.
