Ask the Vet

About Ask the Vet

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.

Publisher

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2021

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Advances in Feline Health Research: What We're Learning About Cats

   What does the latest feline health research mean for your cat? In this month's episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by Dr. Matthew Kornya, a board-certified specialist in internal medicine and Chair of the Scientific Review Committee at EveryCat Health Foundation. Dr. Kornya discusses the foundation's role in supporting feline health research and the scientific discoveries that are improving veterinary care. From breakthroughs in treating once-fatal diseases to new insights int...

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Guide Dogs: The Life-Changing Partnerships They Form with Their People

   Guide dogs offer independence, confidence, and unwavering companionship, helping people navigate the world with greater freedom. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by Rebekah Cross, Vice President of Philanthropy at Guiding Eyes for the Blind and a member of a guide dog team herself. Rebekah shares her personal experience with guide dogs and discusses the important work of Guiding Eyes, as well as the time, training, and dedication that go into creating successful gui...

3. 

   13 Aug 2026

   From the Zoo to AMC: Meet Dr. John Sykes, AMC's New Head of Zoological and Companion Exotic Animal Medicine

   Exotic pets can be wonderful companions, but caring for them comes with a unique set of considerations and challenges. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes her colleague, Dr. John Sykes, AMC’s new Head of Zoological and Companion Exotic Animal Medicine. Drawing on his background in zoo medicine, Dr. Sykes shares what inspired him to make the move to AMC and what pet owners should know about choosing, caring for, and keeping exotic pets healthy. Topics include: Why Dr. Sy...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,474,083

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

77

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