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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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Vet LifeAugust 13, 2025
How AMC’s Mission Drives Positive Change in Veterinary Care
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s tripartitie mission centers on providing compassionate and collaborative care to animals and leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education. This mission defines...
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Cats Dogs Pets and FamilyAugust 06, 2025
Understanding Your Pet’s Body Language: What Cats and Dogs Are Really Saying
Human body language refers to nonverbal communication that includes facial expressions, amount of eye contact, gestures, posture, how close you stand to someone, how you touch them and your tone of voice....
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Dogs WellnessJuly 30, 2025
Are Mutts Really Healthier than Purebred Dogs? The Science Behind Hybrid Vigor
With National Mutt Day just around the corner on July 31, it’s the perfect time to explore our favorite mixed-breed companions. A mutt is a dog of mixed or unknown breed heritage,...
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One Health ResearchJuly 23, 2025
Nature vs. Nurture: How Genetics and Environment Shape Our Pets
The nature versus nurture debate has captivated scientists since the 1800s, when Gregor Mendel cultivated peas in his garden while Charles Darwin explored the world aboard the HMS Beagle. This enduring discussion...
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Vet LifeJuly 16, 2025
AMC Celebrates American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Accredited Hospital Day
Each year on July 22, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center celebrates American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Accredited Hospital Day. We celebrate because we have been an AAHA certified hospital since 1976 and...
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Other TopicsJuly 09, 2025
How Genetic Mutations Impact Your Pet’s Health and Veterinary Care
A mutation is a change in your genetic material, also known as DNA. Mutations can be inherited, like the truncated tail of a Manx cat, or they can be acquired during a...
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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.
