Our Expert: Dr. Ann Hohenhaus
An Update on Canine Lymphoma Treatment
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Fri Apr 21 12:23:24 EDT 2017If you have the unfortunate opportunity to spend time in a veterinary oncologist’s waiting room and decide to strike up a conversation with other pet families, you will discover that many of the dog…View Full Post ›
4 Reasons Not to Ignore a Pet's Broken Toenail
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Tue Nov 15 14:50:00 EST 2016Finding a broken toenail on your pet’s foot can easily be attributed to vigorous backyard digging or an exuberant session on the scratching post, but a broken nail may sometimes signal something…View Full Post ›
Paging Dr. Dog: How Therapy Dogs Help Human Health
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Tue Oct 18 01:25:00 EDT 2016The accomplishments of some types of working dogs can be very tangible — for example, a guide dog leading his visually impaired partner though city streets, or search and rescue dogs who have…View Full Post ›
Seizures in Cats — Some of the Causes Might Surprise You
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Tue Aug 16 03:38:00 EDT 2016Most veterinarians will agree that seizures can be a terrifying event for cat families to witness and no wonder: The definition of a seizure is a sudden, abnormal and disorganized discharge of…View Full Post ›
Liver Shunts in Pets: Warning Signs, Treatments and Breeds Most at Risk
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Wed May 11 10:32:00 EDT 2016The liver is one of the largest and hardest-working organs in the body. It’s the body’s version of the consummate multitasker. Among the liver’s many functions are: filtration of blood, metabolism…View Full Post ›
A Warning to Pet Owners Who Smoke
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Wed Apr 27 02:58:00 EDT 2016Most people are aware that since the early 1960s, cigarette smoking has been known to cause lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease in humans. More recently, exposure to environmental tobacco…View Full Post ›
Why I Don't Always Treat the Crystals in Your Pet's Urine
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Wed Jan 27 11:56:00 EST 2016Analysis of a urine sample is a critical component of a veterinary medical evaluation and the presence of crystals in the sample when viewed under a microscope is a common report. In fact, I have…View Full Post ›
Can Puppies and Kittens Get Cancer?
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Thu Nov 19 09:31:00 EST 2015The waiting room of a veterinary cancer specialist is pretty much a geriatric zone. The commonly treated cancers in adult dogs and cats include lymphoma, osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Research…View Full Post ›
Anemia in Pets: Why It Happens and How to Spot It
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Wed Oct 07 15:03:00 EDT 2015It’s important to understand that anemia itself is not a disease — it is a sign of an underlying problem. So when your veterinarian says, “Your pet is anemic,” he or she is likely going to be…View Full Post ›
Urban Dangers That Can Harm Your City Pet
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Tue Jun 30 21:53:00 EDT 2015Dr. Ann Hohenhaus lives and practices in one of the most densely populated metropolises in the world: New York City. As a veterinarian, she sees firsthand the dangers that can harm cats and dogs who…View Full Post ›
5 Must-Know Facts About Skin Cancer and Pets
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Fri Jun 26 22:54:00 EDT 2015As a veterinary oncologist, I meet many vigilant pet owners who want to know how they can keep their pets healthy and identify cancer early. Based on my professional experience, I've compiled…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About Pet Sun Protection This Summer
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus | Fri Jun 19 21:55:00 EDT 2015The fun-in-the-sun summer months have officially arrived, which can only mean one thing: It's time to start thinking about sun protection for your pets. That's right — furry family members can…View Full Post ›
