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 petAdvice for people coping with the loss of a petSecondary loss and how it contributes to griefWhy pet loss groups are helpfulJudith's role in supporting the wellbeing of veterinary staffWays people can celebrate and honor the life of their petDr. Hohenhaus also interviews Sara Bader, author of The Book of Pet Love and Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People. Tune in to hear: What inspired Sara to write a book about pet lossHow Sara found the quotes for her bookSara's favorite quote about pet love and lossWhat Sara learned from writing her bookDoes Sara have a new cat?Also on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about what made a baby giraffe very uniqueAnimal news, including how stray dog Scout escaped a shelter to become a medical care nursing home residentListener Q&A Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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 householdHow a nurse from London, England became AMC's President and CEOLessons from human healthcare that Helen is now applying to leading a veterinary hospitalDifferences between human and veterinary hospitalsExciting and surprising things about AMCHow Helen describes AMC to her friendsAlso on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about the the gathering of hundreds of Golden Retrievers in ScotlandAnimal news, including Rufus, the trained Harris hawk, who ensures the Wimbledon tennis courts are kept clear of pigeonsListener Q&A Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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 nutritionTips on what to feed your petReliable sources for pet food nutrition informationCommon problems with homemade diets for petsWhat terms like "natural" and "limited ingredients" mean on pet food labelsWhy it's good to keep the original pet food packaging you purchasedThe Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and their role in the pet food industryWays to help keep your dog or cat at the right weightAlso on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about how a cement barrier couldn't keep rescue dogs Brenda and Linda apartAnimal news, including the bond between a scuba diver and a small mouth bassListener Q&A Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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!

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere, Director of the Thinking Dog Center at Hunter College, about new research into the behavior and cognition of domestic dogs. Listen as they discuss:The origins of Dr. Byosiere's research interestsThe interdisciplinary and translational nature of dog cognition researchThe history of dog cognition as an academic fieldThe pre-historic origins of canine domestication and breedingThe multi-species work being done at Hunter College's Animal Behavior & Conservation ProgramPractical considerations of studying dog cognitionSample research projects and resultsButton mats that allow dogs to "talk"How dogs have been "talking" to us this whole time, but we just haven't been listeningAlso on this month's show:Viral trending animals, including Murphy the bald eagle, his pet rock, and his foster baby eagleAnimal news, including Cinnamon the goat & Felix the dog; Moggie's retirement village for cats; dogs' unique "nose prints"Listener Q&AEmail [email protected] to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!