Blog
What AMC’s New Surgical Institute Means for Your Pet
With great fanfare, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center held a “leash cutting” ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care. The press release describes...
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Dermatology DogsAugust 16, 2017
Those Irritating Hot Spots
Hot spots are double irritating. First, they are irritating to your dog because he has an itchy sore on his skin. Second, they are irritating to you because not only ...
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MiscAugust 09, 2017
Immune Mediated Disease: What You Need to Know
The body’s immune system is a host defense system in both people and pets. But I bet you don’t often think about your own immune system. There are several reasons ...
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Dogs SurgeryAugust 02, 2017
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs: What You Need to Know
In response to a common search term on the Animal Medical Center website, this blog is devoted to cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD). The cranial cruciate ligament may not be ...
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BlogJuly 26, 2017
Resources for Injured Pets and Urban Wildlife
When people need information about animals, their veterinarian is typically the first phone call they make. Recently, I got just such a call from a friend with an injured seagull ...
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Responsible Pet OwnershipJuly 19, 2017
Taking Your Pet’s Temperature
Since the medical thermometer was invented in 1866, every physical examination includes a body temperature measurement. The assessment of this parameter helps veterinarians direct the diagnostic plan. For example, in ...
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Internal MedicineJuly 12, 2017
How to Biopsy a Liver
At first glance, you might think this blog is a do it yourself piece on performing a biopsy. Not so fast. Veterinarians at the Animal Medical Center have at their ...
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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.
