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February 08, 2023 Emergency

The Amazing Case of the Bulletproof Dog

This month we’re celebrating the Emma and Georgina Bloomberg AMC to the Rescue Fund’s 10th Anniversary. Created to provide free or subsidized specialty care to rescue animals whose health is an obstacle...

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  • Cats
    A cat dressed up as a bat
    October 26, 2022

    Why We’re Afraid of Black Cats, Bats and Spiders on Halloween

    I start celebrating Halloween the minute the candy corn hit the shelves in September. And I’m not alone. This year, Americans will spend $10.6 billion dollars celebrating the holiday. While candy and...

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  • Diet Nutrition Vet Life
    A group of veterinarians touring a pet food manufacturing plant
    October 19, 2022

    How is Pet Food Made? With Lots of Safety Precautions!

    I recently experienced a first in my veterinary career: I was invited to tour a pet food manufacturing plant, along with a number of veterinary colleagues. The plant manufactures only dry food...

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  • Vet Life
    October 12, 2022

    Jessica Mejia: AMC’s Tech of the Year on Being an LVT

    October 10-16, 2022 is National Veterinary Technician Week and at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center we will be celebrating these critical members of the veterinary healthcare team with educational events, luncheons and...

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  • Everyday Medicine
    French Bulldog
    October 05, 2022

    Are mixed breed dogs healthier than purebred dogs?

    Veterinarians hear the question all the time: are mixed breed dogs healthier than purebred dogs? And of course, it is our business to know. Because there is much contradictory, and unreferenced, information...

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  • Everyday Medicine
    cute puppy
    September 28, 2022

    What’s in a Dog’s Anal Glands? Your Unusual Dog Questions Answered

    Even though I have been a veterinarian for most of my life, I am surprised on a daily basis with unexpected questions from pet families. Since my clients asked these questions, I...

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  • Pet Safety
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    September 21, 2022

    Cautionary Tales of Rabies Encounters in New York City

    World Rabies Day is September 28th. Canine rabies was a major topic for veterinarians in 2021 due to a canine travel ban issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after they...

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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 official spokesperson, she is regularly featured in the national news media, writes extensively about animal health, and hosts a monthly radio show and podcast on Sirius, “Ask the Vet.” 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 was selected to be a member of the influential World Small Animal Oncology Working Group.

Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on an upcoming podcast episode!

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