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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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 

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!

For National Poison Prevention Week (3/20 - 3/26), AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Tina Wismer, Medical Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Tune in as they discuss:

• The life and career path of a Veterinary Toxicologist
• Common causes of pet poisoning
• How pet poisoning is diagnosed
• Emerging trends in pet poisons and treatments, including hand warmers
• ASPCA's top pet poisons of 2021

ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center Hotline: 888-426-4435

Also on this month's show:

• Viral trending animals
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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!

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Paul Calle, Chief Veterinarian and Vice President of Health Programs at the Wildlife Conservation Society, based in the Bronx Zoo. They discuss:

• Pet Dental Health Month
• Dr. Calle's career path
• Dr. Calle's work at the Wildlife Conservation Society
• "The Zoo" on Animal Planet
• New York City wildlife

Also on this month's show:

• Viral trending animals
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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!

On the first "Ask the Vet" of 2022, AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus talks to Dr. Daniel Cimino, Resident Veterinarian in Neurology at AMC, about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and other neurological conditions in pets. Then she talks to William Gordon, Deputy Police Chief of the Greenfield, Massachusetts Police Department, about the transformative role of comfort dogs for first responders.

Also on this month's show:

• Viral trending animals
• Animal news
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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!

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Andrew Darmohraj, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Pet Products Association (APPA). They discuss:

• Mr. Darmohraj's work at the American Pet Products Association
• The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
• APPA's Global Pet Expo
• Holiday gifts for pets

Also on this month's show:

• AMC's new name
• Viral trending animals
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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!

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Nick Bacon,  Clinical Director of Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue and Professor of Surgical Oncology at the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine. They discuss:

• The emerging field of veterinary surgical oncology
• Cancer myths
• Collaborative cancer care for pets
• Types of pet cancer
• Different cancer treatments

Also on this month's show:

• Viral trending animals
• Animal news
• Listener Q&A
• Upcoming events at AMC's Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

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!