Ask the Vet

Episodes

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  Advances in Feline Health Research: What We're Learning About Cats 21.10.2026 47m

  What does the latest feline health research mean for your cat? In this month's episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by Dr. Matthew Kornya, a board-certified specialist in internal medicine and Chair of the Scientific Review Committee at EveryCat Health Foundation. Dr. Kornya discusses the foundation's role in supporting feline health research and the scientific discoveries that are improving veterinary care. From breakthroughs in treating once-fatal diseases to new insights int...
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  Guide Dogs: The Life-Changing Partnerships They Form with Their People 15.09.2026 52m

  Guide dogs offer independence, confidence, and unwavering companionship, helping people navigate the world with greater freedom. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by Rebekah Cross, Vice President of Philanthropy at Guiding Eyes for the Blind and a member of a guide dog team herself. Rebekah shares her personal experience with guide dogs and discusses the important work of Guiding Eyes, as well as the time, training, and dedication that go into creating successful gui...
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  From the Zoo to AMC: Meet Dr. John Sykes, AMC's New Head of Zoological and Companion Exotic Animal Medicine 13.08.2026 47m

  Exotic pets can be wonderful companions, but caring for them comes with a unique set of considerations and challenges. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes her colleague, Dr. John Sykes, AMC’s new Head of Zoological and Companion Exotic Animal Medicine. Drawing on his background in zoo medicine, Dr. Sykes shares what inspired him to make the move to AMC and what pet owners should know about choosing, caring for, and keeping exotic pets healthy. Topics include: Why Dr. Sy...
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  Compassionate Palliative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Wendy McCulloch, Veterinarian and Founder of Pet Requiem 15.07.2026 52m

  Caring for a pet at the end of their life is one of the hardest parts of loving a them. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Wendy McCulloch, veterinarian and founder of Pet Requiem, to discuss quality of life, difficult decisions, and how to find compassionate support. Topics include: What seeing a pet in their home environment may reveal in contrast to seeing them in a traditional clinic settingWhat Pet Requiem does and how the practice came to beWhat palliative c...
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  Summer Pet Safety: Essential Advice from ER Veterinarian Dr. Carly Fox 12.06.2026 52m

  Summer means more time outdoors, beach trips, barbecues, and adventures with our pets. It can also be one of the busiest times of year in the veterinary emergency room. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by Dr. Carly Fox, Senior Veterinarian in AMC's Emergency and Critical Care Service, to discuss the most common summer emergencies and what owners need to know to help protect their pets. Topics include: Which pets are most vulnerable to heat-related illnessThe warni...
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  Protecting the Bond: How RedRover Supports Pets and People in Times of Crisis 19.05.2026 52m

  Pet owners shouldn’t have to face hardship alone. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Katie Campbell, President and CEO of RedRover, to discuss the resources available for pet owners facing difficult circumstances. Topics include: What RedRover is and how the nonprofit works to strengthen the human-animal bondResources available through RedRover, including disaster relief, financial assistance, and educationHow RedRover supports pet owners who are survivors of domestic ...
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  Movement as Medicine: Canine Exercise Therapy with Dr. Leilani Alvarez 14.04.2026 52m

  Proper exercise and conditioning can support our dogs as they age. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes her colleague, Dr. Leilani Alvarez, Service Head of Integrative & Rehabilitative Medicine at AMC, to discuss exercise, mobility, and how we can keep dogs strong and active throughout their lives. Topics include: What a specialist in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation doesThe changes in strength, mobility, and function you may see in your dog as they ageDiffe...
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  Pet Poison Risks: A Conversation with Dr. Renee Schmid of Pet Poison Helpline 16.03.2026 48m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Renee Schmid, Director of Veterinary Medicine and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, to discuss poisonings and toxin exposures in pets. Topics include: What veterinary toxicologists doHow Pet Poison Helpline works — and when you should callTrending toxin exposures and emerging concernsRed-flag symptoms pet owners should never ignoreHow new toxin alerts are prepared and shared with veterinarians and pet ownersPr...
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  Heart Health and Your Pet's Longevity: A conversation with Dr. Erin Achilles, Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology 18.02.2026 47m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by her colleague Dr. Erin Achilles, Senior Veterinarian and Specialist in Cardiology at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Together, they discuss how veterinary cardiologists play a critical role in helping pets live longer, healthier lives. Topics include: What veterinary cardiologists do and when your pet should see oneCommon types of acquired heart disease in dogs and catsHow to monitor your pet’s resting respiratory rate...
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  Behind the Scenes of Puppy Bowl with Victoria Schade, Dog Trainer and Author 12.01.2026 49m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Victoria Schade, a professional dog trainer, author, and longtime lead puppy trainer/wrangler for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl. With decades of experience helping dogs and their families thrive, Victoria shares behind-the-scenes insights from one of television’s most beloved animal events — and offers practical advice pet parents can use every day. Topics include: What goes on behind the scenes to keep Puppy Bowl puppies safe, comfortab...
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  Celebrating 150 Years of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with Donald Sturz, WKC President & Show Chairman 12.12.2025 52m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by Dr. Donald Sturz, President and Show Chairman of the Westminster Kennel Club, as they celebrate a historic milestone: the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. With decades of experience as a handler, judge, and leader in the dog show world, Dr. Sturz offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic events in American sporting history. Topics include: Why the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is historically signif...
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  Protecting Your Pet's Vision with Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt 17.11.2025 46m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by her longtime colleague Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt, Department Head of Ophthalmology at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Together, they explore how veterinary ophthalmologists help keep pets’ eyes healthy — from everyday eye issues to advanced surgery. Topics include: What veterinary ophthalmologists do and when your pet should see oneCommon eye problems in pets, including corneal ulcers, dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, and c...
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  How Internal Medicine Helps Your Pets with Dr. Dennis Slade 15.10.2025 51m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with Dr. Dennis Slade, Department Head of Internal Medicine at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, about what veterinary internal medicine really means, and how specialists like him help pets with complicated or chronic health issues. Topics include: · What veterinary internal medicine treats · How AMC’s collaborative care model improves patient outcomes · The surprising things pets swallow and how endoscopy helps get them out · How...
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  Heal the Beast: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts with Dr. Philipp Schott 11.09.2025 48m

  In this episode of "Ask the Vet," Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Philipp Schott, veterinarian, bestselling author, and storyteller, to discuss his new book Heal the Beast: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts. Together, they explore surprising and quirky stories of animal healers across cultures and centuries, while reflecting on what these traditions teach us about the bond between humans and animals. Topics include: Why caring for animals has been universal throughout ...
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  How Therapy Dogs Change Lives: A Conversation with Rachel McPherson 20.08.2025 53m

  In this episode of "Ask the Vet," Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with Rachel McPherson, Founder and President of The Good Dog Foundation, about the transformative role of therapy dogs. For more than 25 years, Rachel has been a trailblazer in the movement to bring trained therapy dogs into the lives of people experiencing illness, trauma, or hardship. Topics include: Rachel’s path from Academy Award–nominated film producer to therapy dog advocateThe story of Fidel, her first therapy dog who worked a...
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  Is Anesthesia Risky for your Pet? With Dr. Andrea Looney 14.07.2025 49m

  In this episode of "Ask the Vet" Dr. Ann Hohenhaus talks with Dr. Andrea Looney, Senior Veterinarian at AMC and board-certified specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia, about how anesthesia is safely administered to pets. They discuss why the idea of anesthesia can make pet owners feel uneasy -- especially because general anesthesia involves a loss of consciousness -- and what goes on behind the scenes to keep animals safe and comfortable during procedures. Topics include: Dr. Looney’s childho...
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  Minimally Invasive Surgery: Redefining What's Possible in Animal Care with Dr. Daniel Spector 17.06.2025 51m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by her AMC colleague Dr. Daniel Spector for an informative conversation about minimally invasive surgery in pets. Dr. Spector has led AMC’s minimally invasive surgery program since its launch in 2024, and he brings nearly two decades of experience to the operating room. Together, they discuss: His perspective as a pet owner whose dog needed multiple surgeriesThe difference between minimally invasive surgery vs. traditional surgical p...
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  Helping Pets and People Through Cancer with Dr. Renee Alsarraf 12.05.2025 51m

  In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by her AMC colleague Dr. Renee Alsarraf for a heartfelt and informative conversation about cancer in pets. Dr. Alsarraf brings a unique perspective, not only as a board-certified veterinary oncologist, but also but also as a cancer survivor and pet parent to dogs who have faced cancer. Together, they discuss: The types of cancers commonly seen at AMCHow radiation therapy works and when it’s usedAMC’s use of linear accelerator technol...
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  The Parasite Problem: How to Protect Your Pet with Dr. Craig Prior 15.04.2025 52m

  Parasites are a year-round threat to pets, and some can pose risks to human health as well. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with veterinarian Dr. Craig Prior, former president of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), about what every pet owner should know. From tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms to giardia and ticks that transmit diseases like Lyme and ehrlichiosis, they cover the most common and most concerning parasites. Tune in as they discuss: What are p...
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  Special 50th Episode: Pet Behavior with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Vanessa Spano 12.03.2025 47m

  For our special 50th episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Vanessa Spano—AMCs first-ever veterinary behaviorist and the only board-certified veterinary behaviorist in New York City. Dr. Spano’s expertise spans a wide range of behavioral challenges, including anxiety, aggression, trauma recovery, and compulsive disorders. Tune in as they discuss: The difference between veterinary behaviorists, trainers, and general veterinarians What are the most common behavior issues am...