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The History of Pets and Veterinary Care in Revolutionary America
As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started to wonder about pets and veterinary care 250 years ago. I did a...
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ResearchMarch 11, 2026
Veterinary Research at AMC: Highlights from the 2025 Impact Report
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center recently published its 2025 Impact Report. This annual report highlights the work and milestones achieved here at 510 East 62nd Street over the previous year. Some of the...
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Cats Internal MedicineMarch 04, 2026
Failing Feline Kidneys? Why a Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats Is Not the Worst-Case Scenario
When we recently reviewed our top performing blogposts, we found something interesting: the oldest post and the only top post specifically about cats focused on chronic kidney disease. Fourteen years later, the topic...
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CardiologyFebruary 25, 2026
Heart Healthy Dogs and Cats: Tips for Lifelong Cardiac Care
February is American Heart Month—a time when hearts are top of mind. While candy conversation hearts are ubiquitous this time of year, I’m focusing on a different kind of heart: the one...
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Vet LifeFebruary 18, 2026
Celebrating the Year of the Horse: AMC’s Equine Stories
The fifteen-day Chinese Lunar New Year festival started February 17. As a veterinarian, I love that each year in the Chinese zodiac is represented by an animal. Twelve is an important number...
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Pet Safety Vet LifeFebruary 11, 2026
Pet Insurance Data Shows a Surprising Valentine’s Day Hazard for Dogs
Valentine’s Day is full of sweet traditions—chocolate, flowers, and gifts—but some of the most common holiday staples can become serious pet hazards. Pet insurance companies don’t just help pet families afford veterinary care—they’re...
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DentistryFebruary 04, 2026
Delivering Veterinary Dental Care: New Guidelines, COHATs, and At-Home Resources
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, an annual reminder that healthy teeth and gums are essential to your pet’s overall health. At the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, we use this month to...
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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.
