Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For our special 50th episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Vanessa Spano—AMCs first-ever veterinary behaviorist and the only board-certified veterinary behaviorist in New York City. Dr. Spano’s expertise spans a wide range of behavioral challenges, including anxiety, aggression, trauma recovery, and compulsive disorders. Tune in as they discuss:
· The difference between veterinary behaviorists, trainers, and general veterinarians
· What are the most common behavior issues among pets?
· How Dr. Spano determines if a behavior issue is medical or psychological
· Body language clues for dogs and cats
· How anxiety in pets can be managed
· The role of medication and training in treating animals with behavioral issues
· Managing aggression in animals
· Are shelter pets different from other animals?
· Dr. Spano's advice for pet owners struggling with behavior issues
· How to make an appointment with Dr. Spano
Also on this month's show:
· Viral trending animal story of the month featuring the opossum who ate an entire Costco tuxedo chocolate mousse cake
· Animal news, including how the birdwatching app eBird is helping protect vulnerable species from bird watchers
· Pet Health Listener Q&A, where Dr. Hohenhaus answers listener questions about urine crystals, different types of diagnostic imaging, and how to effectively apply ear drops
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.
For our special 50th episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Vanessa Spano—AMCs first-ever veterinary behaviorist and the only board-certified veterinary behaviorist in New York City. Dr. Spano’s expertise spans a wide range of behavioral challenges, including anxiety, aggression, trauma recovery, and compulsive disorders. Tune in as they discuss:
· The difference between veterinary behaviorists, trainers, and general veterinarians
· What are the most common behavior issues among pets?
· How Dr. Spano determines if a behavior issue is medical or psychological
· Body language clues for dogs and cats
· How anxiety in pets can be managed
· The role of medication and training in treating animals with behavioral issues
· Managing aggression in animals
· Are shelter pets different from other animals?
· Dr. Spano's advice for pet owners struggling with behavior issues
· How to make an appointment with Dr. Spano
Also on this month's show:
· Viral trending animal story of the month featuring the opossum who ate an entire Costco tuxedo chocolate mousse cake
· Animal news, including how the birdwatching app eBird is helping protect vulnerable species from bird watchers
· Pet Health Listener Q&A, where Dr. Hohenhaus answers listener questions about urine crystals, different types of diagnostic imaging, and how to effectively apply ear drops
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.
