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August 09, 2023 Pets and Family Wellness

Tickborne Illnesses Are On the Rise: What Pet Owners Need to Know

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have great information on their website to help all of us stay healthy. The site contains information on travel health, foodborne illnesses and descriptions of every...

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  • Avian and Exotics
    A veterinarian with a bird
    April 07, 2009

    Keeping Rabbits as Pets

    Rabbits have become one of the more common pets in the U.S. today. As recently as 25 years ago, rabbits were most popular around Easter (see www.MakeMineChocolate.org) and then relegated ...

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  • Diet Nutrition Responsible Pet Ownership Wellness
    A cat eating
    March 31, 2009

    Calorie Counting for Pets

    Now that spring is here, the dieting we promised ourselves at the start of the new year begins in earnest. We also know that to lose 1 pound per week, ...

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  • Dentistry
    Dr. Stephen Riback
    February 26, 2009

    February is Pet Dental Month: Part 3

    The importance of dental care for dogs and cats. Part 3 of a 3 part series by Stephen Riback, DVM Like people, our pets are prone to dental disease. This ...

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    February 19, 2009

    February is Pet Dental Month: Part 2

    The importance of dental care for dogs and cats. Part 2 of a 3 part series by Stephen Riback, DVM Like people, our pets are prone to dental disease. This ...

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    February 12, 2009

    February is Pet Dental Month: Part 1

    The importance of dental care for dogs and cats. Part 1 of a 3 part series by Stephen Riback, DVM Like people, our pets are prone to dental disease. This ...

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    A dog in a shopping bag
    January 28, 2009

    The AMC Welcomes Westminster Attendees

    On February 9-10, the famous New York City event, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held at Madison Square Garden. Over 2,000 dogs from all over the world ...

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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