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:

• What inspired Leslie to become interested in genetics
• Leslie's feline companions
• How Leslie pinpointed where cats first became pets
• Where cats were first purposely bred
• The genetic similarities between cats and people
• Using cats as a biomedical model to better understand and treat hereditary diseases
• Genes and cat coat patterns

Learn more about Dr. Lyons' research at the Feline Genetics and Comparative Medicine Laboratory.

Also on this month's show:

• A moose sheds his antlers in Alaska
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

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Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Kathryn Coyne, who is retiring after twelve years as AMC's President and CEO. Tune in as they discuss:

• Kate's backstory and how she came to AMC
• How running an animal hospital compares to a human hospital
• Kate's first impressions as President and CEO
• The biggest changes during Kate's leadership
• One of Kate's fondest memories
• What will Kate miss about AMC?

Also on this month's show:

• Mahale the chimpanzee's heartwarming reunion with her newborn baby
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

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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:

• Jessica's six pets and where they came from
• How Jessica became a veterinary technician
• NYC area programs for veterinary technicians
• What has changed over the last 20 years since Jessica started working at AMC
• The responsibilities of AMC technicians
• What happens when a patient is under anesthesia
• Jessica's favorite animal patients
• Why Jessica loves AMC's Interventional Radiology Service

Also on this month's show:

• Larry the Cat, Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, UK, defends his territory
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

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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 lifelong love of veterinary medicine and her career path as a veterinary nutritionist
• The importance of nutrition in the health of pets
• The pet food manufacturing process and quality assurance measures
• What to look for when buying pet food
• Why you should avoid vegan diets for pets, especially for cats
• Misconceptions about cooking for your pet
• Precautions to take with raw food diets
• Dr. Weeth's recent lecture for AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

Also on this month's show:

• The heart-warming relationship between George the lion and his caretaker, Shandor
• Animal news
• AMC's 5th Annual Celebration of Life: Pet Memorial Event
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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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:

• What intrigued Dr. Kim about diagnostic imaging
• Why radiologists like to look at x-rays in the dark
• How artificial intelligence performed compared to human radiologists
• Will artificial intelligence replace veterinarians?

Also on this month's show:

• An adorable baby hippo has a new name after a worldwide contest
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews David Fitzpatrick, one of the foremost handlers and presenters of the Pekingese breed. In 2021, David was presented with the prestigious American Kennel Club ‘Breeder of the Year’ award for his Pequest Pekingese. Tune in as they discuss: 

• Why David became involved with the Pekingese breed
• How life in the palace affected the Pekingese personality
• What dog show judges are looking for when they examine a dog
• Is there a school for aspiring handlers?

Also on this month's show:

• Feisty sea lions bring new meaning to  the term "locals only"
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews registered architect Susan Sharp, owner of Susan Sharp Design, LLC. Susan is working with a New York City design team on the 37,000 square foot expansion and renovation of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Tune in as they discuss: 

• Why Susan decided to become an architect and focus on veterinary teaching hospital facilities
• How Susan became involved with Schwarzman AMC's renovation and expansion
• Unforeseen challenges of the Schwarzman AMC project
• Unique requirements for veterinary specific spaces

Also on this month's show:

• The "Hero Rats" helping with earthquake rescues
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews zoologist and author Bill Schutt. Tune in as they discuss:

• Bill Schutt's latest book Pump: A Natural History of the Heart
• The unique pets Bill had as a child
• Why Bill found vampire bats intriguing
• How blue whale hearts are "small" and hummingbird hearts are "large"
• Narwhals and what's next...

Also on this month's show:

• The Jack Russel Terrier saving lives in Ukraine
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A

Join us for AMC's Animal Lovers Book Club Event discussing Pump: A Natural History of the Heart on Thursday, June 30th at 6pm ET!

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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews colleagues Dr. Dan Spector, Service Head of Surgical Service 2, and Dr. Django Martel, Senior Veterinarian, Specialist in Dentistry. Tune in as they discuss:

• Rico the jaguar's visit to AMC from Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey
• How AMC was able to repair Rico's broken canine tooth
• Diagnosing and treating Rico's orthopedic issue
• Rico's progress

See photos of Rico's visit!

Also on this month's show:

• How students used their writing skills to help shelter animals find homes
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. José Arce, President of the American Veterinary Association. Tune in as they discuss: 

• The prevalence, impact, and causes of dog bites 
• Understanding dog body language 
• Steps you can take to keep your dogs from biting 
• Strategies to protect children from dog bites 
• Engaging with veterinary organizations at national and international levels 
• Promoting access to veterinary oncology resources in different countries 

Also on this month's show: 

• Britain’s #1 feline burglar 
• Animal news 
• Listener Q&A 
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education 

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