Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

Event

The Top 5 Eye Issues Seen at AMC — and How to Spot Them Early

Join us on Wednesday, October 29th at 6PM ET as Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt, Service Head of Ophthalmology, discusses the most common ophthalmology cases at AMC.

View Event
A Great Dane
Pet Health Library

What Causes Bloat in Dogs?

Bloat is a life-threatening condition that affects a dog’s stomach.
Read More
X-ray of a cockatiel
Children's Resources

Veterinary Specialty: Radiology

Explore the field of veterinary radiology and examine medical images of real animal patients!
View Resource
Puppy with baby teeth
Pet Health Library

When Do Pets Lose Their Baby Teeth?

Like humans, dogs and cats have baby teeth that are replaced by adult teeth as they develop.
Read More
Cat in litter box
Pet Health Library

Is There Blood in Your Pet's Urine?

While there are many possible causes, bloody urine is often due to inflammation or infection.
Read More
dog sleeping, measure respiratory rate
How-To Videos

How to Measure Respiratory (Breathing) Rate in a Dog

Learning to count your dog’s resting respiratory rate can help determine if they are seriously...
Watch Video
An obese cat
Pet Health Library

Diabetes in Cats

Diabetes occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to process glucose (sugar).
Read More
Pet Health Library

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is especially prevalent in dogs with a long back and short legs.
Read More
dog squatting to poop
Pet Health Library

Diarrhea in Pets: Causes and Treatments

What causes it and how to tell if your dog's stool is "normal."
Read More

If you have a question about pet health, we have the answer.

The Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the leading provider of pet health information. Our mission is to educate and empower pet owners and to promote the human-animal bond.

With AMC’s staff of over 130 doctors and the knowledge gained from more than a century of experience, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the most reliable and up-to-date information for all your pet health needs.

Learn more below
Dog and cat together

Explore the Usdan Institute

Icon of computer with books on the screen
Pet Health Library

Your A-to-Z guide to common conditions, clinical signs, and wellness tips.

Icon of computer with a graduation cap on the screen
Children's Education

Resources for teachers and caregivers with children interested in veterinary medicine.

Icon of calendar
Events

Register for our upcoming events and watch video recordings of our past events.

Icon of book with punctuation marks hovering above.
Pet Food Recalls

The latest information on recalls that may affect your beloved pet.

Icon of video player
How-To Videos

Step-by-step information about caring for your pets at home.

Icon of envelope
Newsletter

Sign up for our email list and read past newsletters.

If you have any questions or are interested in partnering with the Usdan Institute, please contact us at usdaninstitute@amcny.org.