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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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Blog Internal MedicineMarch 08, 2017
Keep Your Pet’s Kidneys Healthy by Avoiding Kidney Toxins
March 9, 2017 is World Kidney Day. This year’s theme is “Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys” and one part of a healthy kidney lifestyle is avoiding exposure to substances known inflict ...
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Dogs Responsible Pet OwnershipMarch 01, 2017
Why Your Dog Smells “Doggy”
Ask a veterinarian what is one of the best smells in the world and many will answer without a moment’s hesitation: puppy breath. Hardly anyone can resist the fresh scent ...
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Dogs Internal MedicineFebruary 22, 2017
Leptospirosis in Humans and Dogs: Real News
Leptospirosis made the news last week when the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported a cluster of three human cases had been identified in the Bronx. ...
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Pets and Family Responsible Pet OwnershipFebruary 15, 2017
Five+ Animal Behavior Resources for Pet Families
Behavior problems are a clear pain point for pet parents. I have written in the past about dogs who bite and how to prevent dogs bites. Other common behavior issues include anxiety, inappropriate ...
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Blog Misc Pet SafetyFebruary 08, 2017
Hot Tips for Keeping Your Pet Warm During Winter Storm Niko
Winter Storm Niko is forecast to dump up to 10 inches of snow on the Northeast tomorrow. With blowing and drifting snow and a travel advisory issued for our area, ...
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DentistryFebruary 01, 2017
Choosing the Best Veterinary Oral Health Products
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. This annual awareness event highlights the importance of good dental care in pets. To help our readers do the best job possible caring ...
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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.
