The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Join us next Thursday, June 20th at 6PM ET as Dr. Jonathan Ferrari, Head of Surgical Oncology at AMC, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of mast cell tumors in dogs and cats! 🐶🐈

As our pets age, it's important to be aware of the risk of skin cancer, particularly mast cell tumors. These tumors can vary widely in appearance, differing in color, shape, and size. While they primarily develop in the skin, mast cell tumors can also affect internal organs such as the bone marrow, spleen, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.

Although the thought of your beloved companion developing cancer may be frightening, many pets can have a good and prolonged quality of life if the tumor is caught early and treated properly.

Register for this free Zoom event: https://www.amcny.org/.../mast-cell-tumors-in-dogs-and-cats/

🚘 Traveling by car can be a rewarding, but stressful, experience for both you and your four-legged companion. If your pet is coming along on your next road trip, keep these tips in mind to ensure your furry family member is safe and comfortable!

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Allison Elkowitz, one of our outstanding intern veterinarians who has successfully matched to continue her studies as a resident in our Diagnostic Imaging Service!

Dr. Elkowitz says, "I am so grateful to have spent the past year rotating through the different specialties that AMC has to offer. As a rotating intern and newly practicing clinician, AMC has provided me with the support and mentorship I needed to develop my clinical skills, grow my knowledge base, and advance my veterinary career.

"I am thrilled to have matched at AMC for a diagnostic imaging residency, and even more excited to stay within the AMC family for more years to come!"

Today is World Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember the beloved animals who are no longer with us. Our thoughts are with everyone remembering a special animal companion. 🌈🦮🐈‍⬛🦜🐇🐢

If you or someone you know is looking for support for the loss of a pet, please visit our website for resources: amcny.org/pet-loss-support-resources

AMC was honored to receive The Good Dog Foundation's 2024 Innovation Award for saving pets and promoting equity in access to veterinary care at their gala last week. Thank you for this tremendous recognition! 💙

Grow your veterinary career at the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital! 🐶🩺 AMC is a non-corporate, patient-centric hospital offering challenging cases, mentoring opportunities, and world-class patient care in the heart of NYC.

Check out our open positions and apply! https://www.amcny.org/join-our-team

Not all dogs are natural swimmers, and many are unaware of the dangers a pool can pose. Every summer, unsuspecting dogs fall into pools when no one is around to help. Follow these essential tips to keep your dog safe around the pool:

1. Provide a Dog Lifejacket: 🦺 Ensure your dog wears a lifejacket when near the pool. They are available in all sizes.

2. Install a Pool Fence: 🚧 A sturdy fence or durable net can prevent curious pups and children from accidentally falling into the pool.

3. Set Up a Pool Alarm: 🚨 Pool alarms detect motion in the water and can even attach to your dog’s collar to alert you if they get wet.

4. Create an Easy Exit: 🐾 Teach your dog to use pool stairs or install a ramp or floating doggie dock to help them exit the pool safely.

For more pool safety tips, check out our blog: https://www.amcny.org/blog/2024/05/29/keeping-cool-and-safe-by-the-pool/

👋 AMC is at the 2024 ACVIM Forum in Minneapolis and we'd love to meet you!

📍 Stop by Booth 814 to learn how you can advance your career at the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital and enter our raffle for the chance to win a $250 FIGS gift card. We hope to see you soon!

Amazing update from kitty Henry! 😸

As our pets age, it's common to notice lumps and bumps. While many of these growths are harmless, it's important to be aware of the risk of skin cancer, particularly mast cell tumors. These tumors can vary widely in appearance, differing in color, shape, and size. While they primarily develop in the skin, mast cell tumors can also affect internal organs such as the bone marrow, spleen, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.

Join us on Thursday, June 20th at 6PM ET as Dr. Jonathan Ferrari, Head of Surgical Oncology at AMC, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of mast cell tumors in dogs and cats. Although the thought of your beloved companion developing cancer may be frightening, many pets can have a good and prolonged quality of life if the tumor is caught early and treated properly.

This is a free, online-only event hosted via Zoom. Register now at https://www.amcny.org/event/mast-cell-tumors-in-dogs-and-cats/

Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine (TVIM) is considered the “bible” for internal medicine specialists, and AMC is well-represented in 9th edition with ten chapters authored by AMC Senior Veterinarians! 📘

Our staff contributors include (pictured L-R) Dr. Dennis Slade, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt, Dr. Taryn Donovan, Dr. Allyson Berent, Dr. Chick Weisse, and (not pictured) Dr. Douglas Palma.

Learn more about our veterinarians' contributions to this trusted resource on our website: https://www.amcny.org/about-research-at-amc/

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ At AMC, we're proud to celebrate all the ways our staff, clients, and supporters embody and express their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender presentation.

Meet Hanunah, an amazing Sulcata Tortoise who recently visited our Avian & Exotics Service! 🐢 Hanunah was saved from being thrown into the East River by a good samaritan in 2015. 🌊 Thankfully, he is now cared for by Earthlings NYC, an organization that creates programming for citizen science and ecology-related education here in NYC!

Dr. La'Toya Latney, Specialist in Zoo & Reptile Medicine, our Diagnostic Imaging team, and the rest of AMC's Exotics team loved meeting with Hanunah and were happy to grant this special reptile a clean bill of health! 💛

Warmer weather means more time outdoors and a higher risk of encountering ticks. Your dog’s fur is a paradise for these parasites, which may carry dangerous diseases that can also infect humans.

Your veterinarian can recommend a preventative product to use year-round as a first line of defense against tick-borne diseases, but it’s still important to check your dog—and yourself—for ticks. If your dog has a tick, you may feel a bump that's as small as a pinhead or as large as a pea, depending on how long it has been feeding on your dog.

To learn more about tick prevention and Lyme Disease, visit: https://www.amcny.org/pet_health_library/lyme-disease-in-pets/

🥳 Over the past 4 years, AMC's Dr. Taryn Donovan, DVM, DACVP, has contributed to a whopping 18 publications in veterinary journals, textbooks, and online resources!

🔬 This productive stretch began with a chance encounter at the annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and has led to significant advancement in cancer biopsy interpretation, benefiting pets worldwide.

🐾 Read more about Dr. Donovan's research accomplishments and AMC's commitment to advancing veterinary medicine on our website: https://www.amcny.org/about-research-at-amc/

😱 How do you remove a fishhook swallowed by a dog? That’s the question AMC doctors faced when this poor pup was rushed to our ER.

🎣 The hook was embedded in the dog's esophagus, and in order to remove the hook without causing further damage, they used an endoscope to pull the fishing line taut, then an “overtube” to dislodge the hook and protect the surrounding tissue during removal.

🐶 This skillful procedure was a success! The hook was safely pulled out through the mouth, and the pup has fully recovered.

👏 Let's give a hand to the talented individuals on our Internal Medicine team that performed this delicate and life-saving procedure.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave military personnel who have given their lives in service to our country. ❤️💙🤍

During May, AMC has been participating in the ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, which provides eye exams to Service & Working Animals for free! ✨ 👁️ Two of our participants this month were Kit and Fran, both guide dogs who are doing incredible work to assist their humans every day! 🦮🦮🧡

The provided by the exceptional staff in our Ophthalmology Service will help ensure that Kit and Fran can continue to help their guardians live independent and fulfilling lives.

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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a meaningful celebration for many of our team members, and we're proud to highlight the diverse cultures and identities this month acknowledges.

Precilla, Veterinary Assistant in our Surgery Service, shares why this month is so important to her!

"AAPI Heritage month to me is both a collective and individual reminder of our history and culture, and how it's influenced and contributed to all of our communities in New York City.

"Being born and raised in NYC to Southeast Asian parents, I didn't grow up with cats or dogs, but was allowed birds and fish—and even a rabbit! 🐦🐟🐰Those creatures sparked an interest in animals within my parents' comfort zones and limits at home. Today, that's a reminder of how far I've come in the field of veterinary medicine, as well as my parents now living with a house cat! 🐱

"To those beginning their veterinary careers, stay curious and focused on your goals! Coming across a diverse work team that celebrates inclusivity only makes you love what you do even more." 💙

Thank you, Precilla, for sharing your thoughts on the significance of this month!

📸 Precilla is pictured here with Abdul and Bhavya, Veterinary Assistants in our Emergency & Critical Care Service, and cute pup Kaia.

We're incredibly proud that our 24/7 Level 1 Trauma Center could help give this pup a second chance at life.

A big thank you to our amazing partners ASPCA and NYPD for their outstanding work and support!

Read the full story:

Footage shows tearful NYC cops rush to save poodle after it’s thrown off ledge by owner who ‘snapped’ Tearful NYPD cops rushed to save a badly battered mini-poodle’s life after his owner “snapped” and threw him off a ledge at a Manhattan park.

If you’re planning to take your dog to the beach, it’s important to be aware of sand impaction. This life-threatening emergency occurs when a dog ingests too much sand, usually inadvertently, and it forms an intestinal blockage. 🏖️🐕

Signs can develop anywhere from a few hours to a few days later and typically include vomiting, loss of appetite, and lethargy. If you see these signs following a trip to the beach, seek veterinary treatment right away. 🚨🐾

Treatment will depend on how much sand is impacted and how sick your dog is. Most dogs require hospitalization for intravenous fluids, medications, and X-rays to monitor the sand’s movement. 🏥🩺

Surgery should be avoided due to the infection risk that comes with removing millions of grains of dirty sand. Fortunately, most dogs do very well with medical management. 🐶❤️

For more about sand impaction, visit: https://youtu.be/_LvE1PRpzHE?si=iX0WTJf68QACm5cp

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus has fostered more than 100 kittens over the years, but a recent Saturday night was a new experience even for her. 🙀 Cashew, her most recent foster kitten, began to vomit unexpectedly. He then became weak and wobbly, so she quickly brought him to AMC's ER. 🐱🐩🚨 Read Cashew's story and go behind the scenes to learn about the other patients who visited AMC that night: https://www.amcny.org/blog/2024/05/15/behind-the-scenes-at-the-er-a-foster-kittens-night-at-amc/

Today, on , we honor rescue pup Cornelius!

🌽 This sweet dog, also affectionately known as "Corny," was found tied to a fence in the Bronx in rough shape. His name was coined because he was found to have swallowed a corn cob, which was causing a dangerous obstruction. His rescuers also noticed Corny had a limp that was possibly the result of an old injury.

🦴 After recovering from surgery to remove the corn cob, Corny was brought to AMC, where it was determined he would need a Total Hip Replacement in order to regain full mobility and improve his quality of life. His wonderful rescuers at Badass Animal Rescue received a grant for this treatment through KodiakCare as well as our Fund.

🧡 Since his operation with the skilled experts on our Surgical Service team, Cornelius has rebounded and is thoroughly enjoying a new lease on life! Wherever Corny goes, he makes friends and wins hearts. He is now thriving in a forever home with two loving humans and a feline sibling.

This month, we are proud to participate in the ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. During this event, AMC's outstanding Ophthalmology Service provides free, ocular screening eye exams to qualified Service & Working Animals.

One of our participants this year was the adorable Cooper, a Behavioral Health Therapy Dog at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx and a Reading Education Assistance Dog at the Yonkers, NY Public Libraries.

Our Ophthalmology team's renowned expertise will help ensure that Cooper and all participating animals have the optimal vision necessary to continue their service.

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Joel, a Veterinary Assistant in our Oncology Service, shares his thoughts about the significance of his heritage and offers advice for those starting their careers.

"The fact that the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center celebrates AAPI Heritage Month makes me feel like a valued part of the AMC family.

"As a first-generation immigrant who didn't know how to speak English, I faced many struggles when studying English and immersing myself in American culture. It took me four months to be able to speak one complete sentence. During that seemingly hopeless time, giving up never crossed my mind. That determination has followed me into the veterinary medicine field.

"Whenever I don’t understand something, I ask someone trustworthy to figure out the problem. In this way, I strive to assist doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians, ensuring a smoother workflow and providing the best possible care for our patients.

"I would tell others beginning their veterinary careers to be brave and curious. As long as you have an open mind and a willingness to learn daily, you will constantly discover new things. Don’t be afraid to ask questions; the people around you are always willing to help."

We just hosted an incredibly moving Living Legends celebration, honoring patients who've survived significant health challenges thanks to the care and dedication of their guardians and AMC’s specialty veterinarians. ❤️

This was our 16th year hosting this event, and we're so grateful to our generous donors, who support our lifesaving work and make stories like these possible year after year.

See the amazing animals we honored this year and their remarkable stories: https://www.amcny.org/event/2024-living-legends-luncheon/

This week we are honoring our Building Maintenance, Environmental Services, and Materials Management Teams!

🏥💡 Our Building Maintenance team is full of true behind-the-scenes heroes. They navigate our complex facility needs around the clock, ensuring our HVAC system, elevators, lighting, and medical vacuum and gas systems are all functioning optimally, among other critical tasks. They also play an essential role in our renovation, providing construction site inspection and oversight.

🧹🪣🧴 AMC's amazing Environmental Services team also works 24/7 to maintain a healthy hospital environment. In addition to cleaning and disinfecting, they are responsible for the laundry that supplies clean towels and blankets for patients, and lab coats for our doctors.

✅ 📦 Our dedicated Materials Management Team orders and delivers supplies throughout our hospital, which includes the cleaning products, office supplies, and medical equipment that are essential to our everyday needs.

We can't express our gratitude enough for the individuals on these teams, who not only fulfill their duties, but often go above and beyond to help other hospital staff. Thanks to their expertise and diligence, we can continue to provide our patients and clients world-class care.

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Join us this Thursday, May 16th at 6PM ET as Dr. Carly Fox, Senior Veterinarian in the Emergency & Critical Care Service at AMC, discusses the unique challenges that urban environments pose to our animal companions. 🐶 Learn vital safety tips and common health risks for city pets, whether they're cozy in a high-rise apartment or accompanying you through city streets.

This is a free, online-only event hosted via Zoom. Register now:

Pet Safety in the City - The Animal Medical Center Join us on Thursday, May 16th at 6PM ET as Dr. Carly Fox shares vital insights on the unique challenges that urban environments pose to our animal companions. Discover essential precautions for your pets, whether they're cozy in a high-rise apartment or navigating the city streets with you.

Happy Mother's Day from the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center! 🤗💐 Every day, we see how much a mother's love and care means to their families, and we wish moms everywhere a wonderful celebration.

💕 And a special shout out to all the amazing pet moms here at AMC, including those pictured here. Your dedication to the compassionate care of animals is an inspiration!