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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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Dogs OncologyNovember 05, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions About Canine Lymphoma: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
November 7th is Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. This is a day dedicated to helping dog families recognize the signs of lymphoma, understand how it affects dogs and learn what to expect from...
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Pet SafetyOctober 29, 2025
Halloween Pet Safety: What to Do (and Not Do) to Keep Your Pets Safe This Spooky Season
This year, Americans are projected to spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween. All these dollars pay for candy, costumes and decorations, all of which add great delight for humans, but candy,...
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Dogs Pet SafetyOctober 22, 2025
Is It Dangerous If My Dog Eats Strange Things? What Pet Owners Should Know About Pica
When I was a kid, our family dog ate the edges of my mother’s beautiful living room drapes. Because she loved that dog more than her children, she blamed us for touching...
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Vet LifeOctober 15, 2025
Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars
The week of October 12th is the annual celebration of veterinary technicians known as “National Veterinary Technician Week.” This year’s theme—“Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars”—recognizes the...
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Pets and Family Vet LifeOctober 08, 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025: Pets, Caregivers, and Veterinary Wellness
World Mental Health Day is October 10th each year. This year’s theme—Community: Supporting Mental Wellbeing Together—is relevant to any pet family, who is keenly aware of the comfort and strength in the...
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DogsOctober 01, 2025
Poodle Fading Gene: What We Know About Coat Color Genetics in Dogs
Every month, I answer pet owner questions on the Ask the Vet podcast, or when I’m invited on Dr. Frank Adams’ Pets and Your Health program on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio. It’s not...
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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.
