One Health Medicine (14)
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Do I Need to Worry About Plague and My Pets?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, April 26, 2017When most people think of plague, they usually conjure up images of rats, fleas and the medieval ages, but what many pet owners don’t realize is that cats, dogs and people in certain regions of the… Full Article ›
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Unlocking the Key to a Longer Life for Dogs
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, April 13, 2015Is there a secret to living not just a long life but a long and healthy life? It’s a question that sent National Geographic magazine across the globe in search of answers. Now scientists are… Full Article ›
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Don’t Feel Guilty: Sometimes Cancer Really Is Just Bad Luck
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), January 22, 2015As a veterinary cancer specialist, I talk to distraught pet owners every day who are in shock and grief over cancer diagnoses for their beloved pets. They are looking for answers. What does this… Full Article ›
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Dogs Go to Bat Against Lou Gehrig’s Disease
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), March 5, 2014
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People and Exotic Pets: Medical Problems We Share
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), January 24, 2014Age is not a disease. Veterinarians commonly say this in response to pet owners’ comments that animals are sick just because they’re old. While certainly age isn’t a disease, it’s clear that with… Full Article ›
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Proper Pet Waste Disposal: How to Protect People and the Environment
By Lisa Granshaw, November 19, 2013How often have you almost stepped in — or actually stepped in — dog poop that was left on the ground? Pet waste that isn't properly disposed of isn't just a hazard waiting to happen to your… Full Article ›
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American Cancer Society: 100 Years of Helping People and Animals
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), August 28, 2013The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the official sponsor of birthdays, and it's having a big one of its own this year: the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1913. The focus on cancer… Full Article ›
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The Basics of Pet Medications
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 3, 2013One important trick of the trade for a veterinarian like me who's always in the media is knowing when something other vets take for granted will raise an eyebrow among pet lovers. That was the… Full Article ›
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Making Decisions Around Cancer Treatment and Costs
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), November 27, 2012The New York Times recently published an article written by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center oncologists about how the escalating cost of cancer drugs adds a new obligation to the… Full Article ›
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Why Breast Cancer Isn't Just a Human Disease
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), October 24, 2012October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women. In 2011, nearly a quarter… Full Article ›
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How the Joint Study of Human and Animal Health Is Saving Lives
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), July 17, 2012A recent article published in The New York Times on the One Health Concept speaks volumes about the importance of this novel approach to medicine. The feature, “Our Animal Natures," is… Full Article ›
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The Great Ape Heart Project and How It Could Help Humans With Heart Conditions
By Linda Lombardi , May 4, 2012Most people know that heart disease kills an astounding number of humans each year. But did you know that it's also the No. 1 killer of orangutans, gorillas and other apes living in… Full Article ›