Connecting Through Kindness
Monday, January 4th, 2021
From clients to his employees at the Foster Hospital, Paul Hogan focuses on positivity and finding solutions.
Hospitals and Clinics
Teaching Vital Surgeries, One Pet in Need at a Time
Thursday, December 17th, 2020
Yuki Nakayama, V14, is helping Cummings School increase access to surgical care for pets whose owners otherwise couldn’t afford it—and giving students hands-on training in the process
Which animals can catch COVID-19, which can’t — and why it matters.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
Professor Jonathan Runstadler comments in a Vox article about which animals are most susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
Investigating Cancer Treatments’ Cardiovascular Effects
Monday, December 14th, 2020
Tufts’ human and veterinary medical researchers collaborate to prevent and better treat cardiovascular damage in people and pets who have survived cancer
Good news and bad news about senior horse care
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
EQUUS Magazine features a Cummings School study that found caring for a geriatric horse with a chronic health condition can take a toll on caregivers.
Seeing Further
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
As a veterinary technician working in nuclear medicine and CT, Josh Peters has the unique capability to help reveal health issues in animals of all sizes
Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following an emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.
Face Masks Pose a Health Risk to Animals
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
Pets Exhibit Behavioral Issues with Humans Home in Pandemic
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil talks with WBUR’s “All Things Considered” about how the pandemic has impacted pet behavior.
In It for the Long Haul
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Donna Bloniasz was a veterinary technician at the small-animal hospital when its doors opened 35 years ago—and remains a valuable part of the team to this day.
