The second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day—a day when we remember those animal companions who live on in our memories. Both humans and pets grieve over the loss of an animal companion, and there’s new research about grief in cats to deepen our understanding of our feline friends’ feelings. I’ll share these new findings in this blogpost.| The Animal Medical Center
Not all catheters are created equal—discover the different types veterinarians use, from life-saving IV lines to urinary and even cardiac catheters.| The Animal Medical Center
August 22 is “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day,” but here at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, every day is take your cat to the vet day. In the first half of 2025, our veterinarians saw more than 1,300 feline patients. While 74 million pet cats share our homes in the United States, another 30 to 40 million stray cats live in our communities, according to the inaugural issue of the World of the Cat Report produced by Hills Pet Nutrition. “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” originally began...| The Animal Medical Center
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s tripartitie mission centers on providing compassionate and collaborative care to animals and leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education. This mission defines AMC’s purpose and directs our work to effect positive changes in veterinary care.| The Animal Medical Center
Since animals have a limited verbal repertoire, body language is their primary means of communication. Today’s blogpost will highlight some telltale nonverbal cues of cats and dogs.| The Animal Medical Center
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With National Mutt Day just around the corner on July 31, it’s the perfect time to explore our favorite mixed-breed companions. A mutt is a dog of mixed or unknown breed heritage, and there’s a common belief that mutts are healthier due to “hybrid vigor.” Hybrid vigor is the improved health of offspring due to the mixing of parental genetic traits. But how true is this claim? I’ll try to answer that question in today’s blogpost.| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus discusses how our environment shapes the health and well-being of our pets.| The Animal Medical Center
The end of June is a bittersweet time at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. It marks the end of one intern year and the beginning of a new one. This cycle has repeated itself 62 times since the original intern class completed their internships in 1965. Last week, we celebrated our new interns with a white coat ceremony, marking their transition from student to full-fledged veterinarians. Each one of our interns received a white coat, symbolic of the responsibility, empathy, knowledge, skil...| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus discusses feline cognitive dysfunction and how to recognize symptoms in your senior cat.| The Animal Medical Center
For Adopt a Cat Month, AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus discusses Pandora Syndrome in cats: what it is and how to help your pet.| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's veterinary surgical oncologist specializes in the surgical treatment of cancer for dogs, cats, and other small animal pets.| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's pet loss support resources provide those grieving the loss of an animal companion with a helpful guide through difficult emotions.| The Animal Medical Center
Your A to Z guide to common illnesses and conditions, wellness and prevention tips, and clinical signs – all verified by AMC’s board-certified veterinary specialists!| The Animal Medical Center
Your favorite radio show about pets is now a podcast! In partnership with Sirius XM, AMC presents ‘Ask the Vet.'| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's 120+ veterinarians offer world-class emergency and specialty care across 20+ specialties, such as emergency medicine, oncology, and rehab.| The Animal Medical Center
Veterinarians at AMC specialize in physical therapy, rehab, and complementary & alternative medicine for dogs, cats, and other pets.| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's Hemodialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies Service offers blood purification therapies, including hemodialysis and therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE).| The Animal Medical Center
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center offers financial assistance for eligible pet owners who cannot afford veterinary care, as well as charity and rescue groups.| The Animal Medical Center
The Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the leading provider of pet health information. Our mission is to educate and empower pet owners and to promote the human-animal bond.| The Animal Medical Center
Get information on directions, parking, policies, and protocol before you visit the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.| The Animal Medical Center
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center hosts events for pet owners, veterinary professionals, and supporters. Register for an event today!| The Animal Medical Center
The veterinary ophthalmology specialists at AMC diagnose and treat eye and vision conditions in dogs, cats, and other pets.| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's Caregiver Support Group helps pet caregivers learn strategies for managing stress, grief, and isolation.| The Animal Medical Center
AMC's Urgent Care Fast Track is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for fast and safe care of dogs, cats, and exotic pets.| The Animal Medical Center
