Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Maggie O'Haire, a noted researcher in the field of human-animal interactions. Dr. O'Haire's work is paving the way for understanding how service dogs can make a tremendous difference in the lives of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Tune in as they discuss: How the Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education was named Dr. O'Haire's inspiration to study human-animal interactions The ways Dr. O'Haire persisted in studying a relatively new field with few opportunities The difference between service dogs, emotional suppor ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews three distinguished experts from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Sally Slavinski, Kevin Lovingood, and Caroline Bragdon to talk about the increase of the bacterial disease leptospirosis in dogs. Tune in as they discuss: The increase of leptospirosis cases in NYC dogs What causes leptospirosis and what species can contract it? How cases of leptospirosis are diagnosed, counted, and tracked The health problems leptospirosis causes in dogs and how this disease is treated The role rat management, vaccines, and other strategies play in red ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews David Brathwaite, Patient Care Manager in AMC's Diagnostic Imaging Service. Tune in as they discuss: What is Diagnostic Imaging? David's 22-year career journey at AMC from Assistant to Patient Care Manager The role of a Veterinary Assistant The imaging machines that David maintains What percentage of AMC patients go to radiology for imaging? How animals are x-rayed with a "hands-free" technique Interesting cases and animals that David has seen The challenges and rewards of David's role Also on this month's show:  Viral trending animal story about a golden r ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Jonathan Losos, evolutionary biologist and author of The Cat's Meow, How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to your Sofa. Dr. Losos studies the ways humans are transforming cats and how cats in turn are transforming the world around them. Tune in as they discuss: What the ancestor of the domestic cat looked like How Dr. Losos became a cat lover Dr. Losos' leap from studying lizards to cats When were cats first domesticated? How cat mummies are helping determine where cats were domesticated Surprising things Dr. Losos learned in his studies The relationship between ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews veterinarian Dr. Nigel Swift, Global Head of Sustainable Agriculture and One Health at Dalan Animal Health. Dr. Swift helped in the development of the first vaccine for honey bees, which has received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This vaccine protects bees against a fatal bacterial disease. Tune in as they discuss: Dr. Swift's inspiration to become a veterinarian and work with vaccines The fascinating way honey bees are vaccinated Damaging stressors affecting bees The bacterial disease this vaccine has been developed to prevent The ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Jane Kopelman who serves as consultant to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s ‘Caring Canines’ therapy dogs. Jane is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Certified Therapy Dog Team Evaluator for pet partners. Tune in as they discuss: How Jane's interest in therapy dogs began What makes a good therapy dog? How do you get a therapy dog used to the hospital environment The importance of the therapy dog's handler Where else can therapy dogs work besides hospitals Why therapy dogs are so meaningful for people Can therapy dogs get stressed? How to partici ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's Chief Veterinary Technician, Nancy Patsos. With 20+ years of experience at AMC, Nancy plays an important role in managing the Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) workforce and related patient care services. She ensures compliance with patient safety standards and fosters the professional development of LVTs. Tune in as they discuss:  What led to Nancy's career as a Veterinary Technician One of Nancy's most memorable patient cases at AMC Why Nancy has stayed at AMC for over two decades What is a Veterinary Technician? Th ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with Judith Harbour, Veterinary Social Worker at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Judith provides support and counseling to AMC staff and veterinary clients. She also facilitates AMC's Pet Loss Support Group. Listen as they discuss: What people commonly experience when they lose a beloved pet Advice for people coping with the loss of a pet Secondary loss and how it contributes to grief Why pet loss groups are helpful Judith's role in supporting the wellbeing of veterinary staff Ways people can celebrate and honor the life of their pet Dr. Hohenhaus also intervie ..read more

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's new President and CEO, Helen M. Irving, RN, MBA. Tune in as they discuss:  The furry members of the Irving household How a nurse from London, England became AMC's President and CEO Lessons from human healthcare that Helen is now applying to leading a veterinary hospital Differences between human and veterinary hospitals Exciting and surprising things about AMC How Helen describes AMC to her friends Also on this month's show:  Viral trending animal story about the the gathering of hundreds of Golden Retrievers in S ..read more

Dr. Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, a board-certified Veterinary Nutritionist, and Manager of Scientific Communications at Hills Pet Nutrition. Tune in as they discuss:  Why Dr. Ruggiero wanted to become a veterinarian and focus on nutrition Tips on what to feed your pet Reliable sources for pet food nutrition information Common problems with homemade diets for pets What terms like "natural" and "limited ingredients" mean on pet food labels Why it's good to keep the original pet food packaging you purchased The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and their ..read more