Ask the Vet

The Animal Medical Center
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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.

  1. Movement as Medicine: Canine Exercise Therapy with Dr. Leilani Alvarez

    3D AGO

    Movement as Medicine: Canine Exercise Therapy with Dr. Leilani Alvarez

    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 ageDifferentiating between normal aging and early signs of mobility problemsAll the ways in which regular movement can support overall health and quality of lifeWhy conditioning your dog for exercise mattersWhat a well-balanced exercise routine looks likeCommon mistakes and habits that can lead to strain and injuryRegaining strength and mobility after an injuryAlso on this month's show: Trending animal story about Buck, a dog who was rescued after being found with a plastic bucket stuck over his headAnimal news, including how dogs may try to help their families find lost objects in ways that look strikingly similar to human toddlersPet Health Listener Q&A: When to worry about hydration in kittens; how sun exposure can lead to cancer; and what to do if your cat has one pupil larger than the otherDo 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.

    52 min
  2. Pet Poison Risks: A Conversation with Dr. Renee Schmid of Pet Poison Helpline

    MAR 16

    Pet Poison Risks: A Conversation with Dr. Renee Schmid of Pet Poison Helpline

    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 ownersPractical tips to help prevent poisonings Also on this month's show: Trending animal story about Splash, a small-clawed Asian otter helping law enforcement with underwater search and recoveryAnimal news, including how an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening parasitic eye infection was savedPet Health Listener Q&A: Why a dog may skip or hop for a few steps while walking; what a sudden bald patch in cats may indicate; and what to do if your dog tears off a dewclawDo 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 TikTok!

    49 min
  3. Heart Health and Your Pet's Longevity: A conversation with Dr. Erin Achilles, Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology

    FEB 18

    Heart Health and Your Pet's Longevity: A conversation with Dr. Erin Achilles, Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology

    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 and why it mattersTypes of congenital heart disease seen and treated at AMCTips to maintain your pet’s heart healthAlso on this month's show: Trending animal story about how an Austrian cow, Veronika, has dazzled cognitive biologists through multi-purpose tool use Animal news, including research showing spider monkeys creating a complex social network to better find and gather foodPet Health Listener Q&A: How to know if your pet is experiencing hearing loss; understanding medication instruction labels; and whether one type of kitty litter is better than the restDo 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 TikTok!

    48 min
  4. Behind the Scenes of Puppy Bowl with Victoria Schade, Dog Trainer and Author

    JAN 12

    Behind the Scenes of Puppy Bowl with Victoria Schade, Dog Trainer and Author

    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, comfortable, and happyHow Victoria’s training approach creates positive, low-stress experiences for puppies on setWhy she decided to adopt Boris ("Mr. Pickles") after last year's Puppy BowlHow dog training has evolved over the yearsWhat new puppy parents should focus on in the first few months at homeThe most common mistake new pet parents make and how to avoid itSimple training tips that can make an immediate differenceVictoria's journey from dog trainer to novelistHer newest novel, Fated SkatesAlso on this month's show: Trending animal story about a rare case of adoption in the wild, where a young orangutan stepped in to raise her sisterAnimal news, including a pair of endangered owls who accidentally traveled by cruise ship from Florida to Spain; a funeral for a beloved train station cat that drew hundreds of mourners; and new research showing how our own emotions can influence the way we interpret a dog’s feelingsPet Health Listener Q&A: Persistent eye discharge in a kitten; a dog who won't go outside when it's raining; and when shedding becomes a health concern for pet rabbitsDo 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 X!

    49 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Celebrating 150 Years of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with Donald Sturz, WKC President & Show Chairman

    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 significantWhat happens behind the scenes at WestminsterThe role of junior showmanship and why it’s vital to the future of the sportHow dog breed standards are developedWhy dog shows should honor dogs as companions, not just competitorsThe history of Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowHow Dr. Sturz's background as a clinical psychologist informs his approach to leadership at WestminsterHow dogs, handlers, judges, and spectators experience the eventAlso on this month’s show: Trending animal story about the heartwarming rescue of a lost sea otter pup Animal news, including research showing urban raccoons may be showing early signs of domesticationPet Health Listener Q&A: Whether anesthesia is necessary for dental cleanings and x-rays; enrichment ideas for senior cats on prescription diets; and whether dogs should wear collars at all timesDo 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 X!

    52 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    Protecting Your Pet's Vision with Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt

    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 conjunctivitisThe types of eye surgeries pets may need, from eyelid procedures to cataract removalHow to clean eye discharge at home — and when it’s a red flagHow dogs and cats see the world differently (including why yellow and blue toys are easier for dogs to see)Early warning signs of eye issuesHow pets adapt to vision lossHow eye changes can signal systemic disease, like diabetes or high blood pressureAlso on this month's show: Trending animal story about Bombi, a young zebra in Kenya whose mother was killed by lions — and how rescuers helped her feel secure by wearing black-and-white striped coats to mimic a zebra’s patternAnimal news, including research into whether dogs can become addicted to playing fetch; “chemical fossil” evidence that ancient sponges — and early animals — existed far earlier than once thought; and a study showing that New York City cats caught COVID-19 from their owners during the early days of the pandemic (and why they likely weren’t a risk to people)Pet Health Listener Q&A: A Bombay cat struggling with chronic hairballs; a young Siberian Husky who eats everything in sight; and a cat with spinal lumps accompanied by vomiting and lethargy.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 X!

    46 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    How Internal Medicine Helps Your Pets with Dr. Dennis Slade

    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 veterinarians address multiple diseases in the same patient · Ways pet owners can prepare for a specialist visit · The future of veterinary medicine, from artificial intelligence to microbiome research Also on this month’s show: · Viral trending animal story about twin eastern box turtles successfully separated after hatching conjoined in Virginia · Animal news including the dogs guarding endangered penguins, “gifted word learner” dogs that understand toy categories, and the rats trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis · Pet Health Listener Q&A: Managing pets with both heart and kidney disease, preventing feline stomatitis after calicivirus infection, and understanding inflammatory bowel disease in dogs 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 X!

    52 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    Heal the Beast: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts with Dr. Philipp Schott

    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 human history How wars and plagues helped spark the foundations of modern veterinary medicineThe scourge of rabies from ancient Egypt to todaySuperstitions, misguided cures, and the return of alternative approachesThe emotional, practical, and spiritual reasons people treat animalsWhat the history of veterinary medicine reveals about its futureAlso on this month’s show: Viral trending animal story featuring Maple, the retired police dog who now protects honeybeesAnimal news, including radioactive rhino horns to fight poaching, U.S. cities ranked by pet-friendliness, and TSA warnings about transporting petsPet Health Listener Q&A on moving cross-country with cats, managing recurring ear infections in dogs, and knee problems after a common orthopedic surgery in dogsDo 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 X!

    49 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Animal Medical Center
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
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