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Your favorite radio show about pets is now a podcast! In partnership with Sirius XM, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center presents ‘Ask the Vet,’ a podcast all about the pets we love and how to care for them. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus answers questions for pet parents, chats with leading animal experts, and talks about the most concerning issues for our furry friends.

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Your favorite radio show about pets is now a podcast! In partnership with Sirius XM, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center presents ‘Ask the Vet,’ a podcast all about the pets we love and how to care for them. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus answers questions for pet parents, chats with leading animal experts, and talks about the most concerning issues for our furry friends.

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39. How Service Dogs are Helping Veterans with PTSD with Dr. Maggie O'Haire

4/10/2024
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Maggie O'Haire, a noted researcher in the field of human-animal interactions. Dr. O'Haire's work is paving the way for understanding how service dogs can make a tremendous difference in the lives of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Tune in as they discuss: Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and EducationAlso on this month's show: Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:52:02

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38. What's Causing the Increase of Leptospirosis in Dogs? A Discussion with Experts from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

3/11/2024
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews three distinguished experts from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Sally Slavinski, Kevin Lovingood, and Caroline Bragdon to talk about the increase of the bacterial disease leptospirosis in dogs. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owlstingray named Charlotte who mysteriously became pregnantDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:54:46

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37. Celebrating Veterinary Assistants with David Brathwaite

2/15/2024
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews David Brathwaite, Patient Care Manager in AMC's Diagnostic Imaging Service. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Chief Dog Officera quail hatched from a supermarket eggDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:43:07

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36. How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa with Dr. Jonathan Losos

1/9/2024
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Jonathan Losos, evolutionary biologist and author of The Cat's Meow, How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to your Sofa. Dr. Losos studies the ways humans are transforming cats and how cats in turn are transforming the world around them. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Ricardo the bull the shelter that had all their dogs adopted for the first time in 47 yearsDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:52:50

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35. The Buzz about a Groundbreaking Bee Vaccine with Dr. Nigel Swift

12/8/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews veterinarian Dr. Nigel Swift, Global Head of Sustainable Agriculture and One Health at Dalan Animal Health. Dr. Swift helped in the development of the first vaccine for honey bees, which has received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This vaccine protects bees against a fatal bacterial disease. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: rare birth of elephant twinsdog who was rescued after two months lost in the mountainsDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:53:15

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34. Therapy Dogs Comfort Patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with Jane Kopelman

11/10/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Jane Kopelman who serves as consultant to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s ‘Caring Canines’ therapy dogs. Jane is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Certified Therapy Dog Team Evaluator for pet partners. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: the journey of a panda family from Washington D.C. to ChinaStella's incredible survival in the Alaskan wildernessDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Watch our discussion The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa with Dr. Jonathan B. Losos. Watch Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Elizabeth Appleman. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:51:16

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33. Vet Tech Week 2023 with AMC Chief Veterinary Technician Nancy Patsos

10/18/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's Chief Veterinary Technician, Nancy Patsos. With 20+ years of experience at AMC, Nancy plays an important role in managing the Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) workforce and related patient care services. She ensures compliance with patient safety standards and fosters the professional development of LVTs. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: black bear who decides to hang out on a catamaranstray dog rescued by crocodilesDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Duration:00:45:51

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32. Navigating Pet Loss with Veterinary Social Worker Judith Harbour and Author Sara Bader

9/12/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with Judith Harbour, Veterinary Social Worker at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Judith provides support and counseling to AMC staff and veterinary clients. She also facilitates AMC's Pet Loss Support Group. Listen as they discuss: Dr. Hohenhaus also interviews Sara Bader, author of The Book of Pet Love and Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People. Tune in to hear: Also on this month's show: a baby giraffe very uniqueScout escaped a shelter to become a medical care nursing home residentDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:52:03

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31. Meet AMC's New President & CEO

8/10/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's new President and CEO, Helen M. Irving, RN, MBA. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: the gathering of hundreds of Golden RetrieversRufus, the trained Harris hawkDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:48:50

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30. Is Your Pet's Diet Healthy? Veterinary Nutrition with Dr. Catherine Ruggiero

7/13/2023
Dr. Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, a board-certified Veterinary Nutritionist, and Manager of Scientific Communications at Hills Pet Nutrition. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: rescue dogs Brenda and Lindaa scuba diver and a small mouth bassFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:12

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29. Behind the Scenes of a Veterinary Internship & Pilots N Paws with Dr. Kelly Muller and Anne & Andrew Zeneski

6/14/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with her colleague, Dr. Kelly Muller, intern and future resident at AMC. Veterinary interns are fully-licensed veterinarians who have chosen to complete advanced training, often in preparation for a residency and board certification. Listen as they discuss: Dr. Hohenhaus also interviews Anne and Andrew Zeneski, volunteers with Pilots N Paws, a wonderful non-profit organization dedicated to transporting rescue pets to their forever homes. Tune in to hear: Also on this month's show: save Little PenguinsFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:57

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28. How Dogs Talk to Us with Canine Cognition Expert Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere

5/31/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere, Director of the Thinking Dog Center at Hunter College, about new research into the behavior and cognition of domestic dogs. Listen as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Murphy the bald eagle,Cinnamon the goat & Felix the dogMoggie's retirement village for catsdogs' unique "nose prints"Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:51:01

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27. Help Your Dog Live Healthier and Longer with Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

4/11/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a veterinarian who empowers pet owners to enhance the wellbeing of their animals. Dr. Becker believes in a common sense approach to maintaining vibrant companion animals and an unconventional, integrative approach to addressing disease. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:52:33

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26. From the Red Carpet to the Wee Wee Pad with Jill Rappaport

3/7/2023
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Jill Rappaport, a journalist, author, producer, and passionate animal advocate especially for senior pets, pitties, and those with special needs. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:51:15

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25. AMC to the Rescue Anniversary Special with Katherine Good

2/15/2023
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our AMC to the Rescue Fund, which provides subsidized specialty care to rescue animals whose health is an obstacle to their adoption. This fund has helped over 600 animals, partnered with over 146 rescues, and provided over $1.6 million in donated care to help pets find forever homes. In honor of this anniversary, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Katherine Good, co-founder of The Good Life Dog Rescue in New York City. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:11

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24. Who Tamed the Cat? What Genetics Tell Us About Feline History with Dr. Leslie Lyons

1/18/2023
In this episode, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Leslie Lyons, a feline geneticist and professor of comparative medicine at the Missouri University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tune in as they discuss: Learn more about Dr. Lyons' research at the Feline Genetics and Comparative Medicine Laboratory. Also on this month's show: Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:40

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23. Kate's Legacy: A Conversation with AMC's Retiring President and CEO, Kathryn Coyne

12/16/2022
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Kathryn Coyne, who is retiring after twelve years as AMC's President and CEO. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Call us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:41

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22. AMC's Vet Tech of the Year: Jessica Mejia

11/14/2022
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Jessica Mejia who was named Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's 2022 Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year for her exceptional care, compassion, and collaborative spirit. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Call us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:48

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21. Pet Food and Nutrition with Dr. Lisa Weeth

10/17/2022
AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Lisa Weeth, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, about pet food and nutrition to help your pet live a long, healthy life. Tune in as they discuss: Dr. Weeth's recent lecture for AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health EducationAlso on this month's show: The heart-warming relationship between George the lion and his caretaker, ShandorAMC's 5th Annual Celebration of Life: Pet Memorial EventUpcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health EducationCall us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:50:40

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20. Artificial Intelligence in Vet Med with Dr. Eunbee Kim

9/16/2022
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Eunbee Kim, AMC's newest Senior Veterinarian and Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Kim's recent research project compares the performance of artificial intelligence software to a board-certified veterinary radiologist. Tune in as they discuss: Also on this month's show: Call us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Duration:00:42:38