Ask the Vet

The Animal Medical Center

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. read less
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Episodes

39. How Service Dogs are Helping Veterans with PTSD with Dr. Maggie O'Haire
Apr 10 2024
39. How Service Dogs are Helping Veterans with PTSD with Dr. Maggie O'Haire
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 namedDr. O'Haire's inspiration to study human-animal interactionsThe ways Dr. O'Haire persisted in studying a relatively new field with few opportunitiesThe difference between service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogsWhat is cortisol and how does it relate to post-traumatic stress disorder?How having a service dog impacted veterans' stress physiology in Dr. O'Haire's studyHow Dr. O'Haire hopes her work will improve health care for veteransThe pros and cons of a national certification or registration body for service animalsDr. O'Haire's next projectIn addition to veterans, who can service dogs help?Also on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about Albert, the "gentle giant" 750 pound alligator seized from a home in New York stateAnimal news, including new research showing that 25% of Labrador Retrievers carry a genetic mutation that predisposes them to obesityPet Health Listener Q&A 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 Twitter!
29. Behind the Scenes of a Veterinary Internship & Pilots N Paws with Dr. Kelly Muller and Anne & Andrew Zeneski
Jun 14 2023
29. Behind the Scenes of a Veterinary Internship & Pilots N Paws with Dr. Kelly Muller and Anne & Andrew Zeneski
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with her colleague, Dr. Kelly Muller, intern and future resident at AMC. Veterinary interns are fully-licensed veterinarians who have chosen to complete advanced training, often in preparation for a residency and board certification. Listen as they discuss:When Dr. Muller knew she wanted to become a veterinarianHow Dr. Muller’s internship year is helping her become a specialist in neurologyWhat makes an internship at AMC especially valuableDr. Muller’s goals for her upcoming residencyWhat Dr. Muller would like listeners to know about veterinary internshipsDr. Hohenhaus also interviews Anne and Andrew Zeneski, volunteers with Pilots N Paws, a wonderful non-profit organization dedicated to transporting rescue pets to their forever homes. Tune in to hear: How Pilots N Paws helps rescue animals Where dogs commonly fly to and from Why student pilots make great volunteers How Pilots N Paws connects with animals in need Anne’s in-flight role Spreading the word about Pilots N Paws Also on this month's show: Viral trending animals, including how Oddball and his human, Swampy Marsh, helped save Little Penguins in Australia’s Middle IslandAnimal news, including the rescue animals who had their own shining moment at the Met Gala, and the birth of a pair of the world’s rarest pigletsListener Q&A Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!