Five Things to Know About Rats
Monday, January 13th, 2020
Here’s why—and how—you might want to keep these rodents as pets For some people, just the sight of a rat’s naked tail or beady eyes may be enough to cause them to shriek or get… Read More
Hospitals and Clinics
Foster Hospital Receives Certification as Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility
Thursday, January 9th, 2020
The Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University has recently received certification as a Level I veterinary emergency and critical care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).
What colors can dogs see?
Tuesday, January 7th, 2020
Veterinary ophthalmologist Stephanie Pumphrey, V08, an assistant professor at Cummings School, responds Dogs do see color, although not as vividly as people do. The retina is the thin layer of tissue at the back of… Read More
Resection of a Large Skull Mass in a Golden Retriever
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
Dominik Faissler, Dr. med. vet., Dipl. ECVN Background A 5.6-year-old, neutered male, Golden Retriever presented for a one-week history with a firm mass on the right side of the head. The mass was non-painful and… Read More
Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Accompanied by Ipsilateral Xeromycteria
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Background: A 12-year-old male castrated Labrador Retriever presented to the internal medicine service with a two-month history of chronic right-sided nasal discharge refractory to antibiotic therapy. The referring veterinarian suggested computed tomography (CT) and rhinoscopy.… Read More
Don’t Feed Snacks to the Ducks and Geese!
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Tufts Veterinary Specialists Caution on Danger of Feeding Inappropriate Snacks to Ducks and Geese Ms. Cindy Thomas-Griffith, a long-standing client, has been receiving her veterinary care at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for more than 25 years. With… Read More
Ferret with a History of Vomiting
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Background: A one-year-old 0.62-kg (1.4-lb) spayed female ferret, Beyoncé, was referred to Foster Hospital for Small Animals for evaluation of a five-day history of vomiting. The ferret had been examined by the referring veterinarian 3… Read More
Veterinary Surgery Planning and Training in 3D
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Cummings School veterinarians and students tap 3D printing to better prepare for operations and practice clinical skills
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: More than Just a Corneal Lesion?
Monday, November 4th, 2019
A 17-year-old Quarterhorse gelding was presented for a corneal lesion of approximately five months duration.
Five Ways to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
Kate Zukowski, a certified veterinary technician specializing in dental care, shares tips for improving animals’ oral health Think about the fuzzy plaque you feel on your teeth if you forget to brush before bed. Now… Read More
