The Predator’s Pain
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Veterinary student researches how different bird species are affected by painkillers
Hospitals and Clinics
At Your Service: Dermatology
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Hundreds of skin diseases affect our animal companions, making their diagnosis and management both frustrating and challenging. The Dermatology Service at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals is led by board-certified veterinary dermatologists with extensive training… Read More
Clinical Case Challenge: Dermatology (Cat)
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Clinical case challenge History: A 5-year-old sprayed female domestic short haired cat is brought to her veterinarian for evaluation of raised pink lesions on the medial thighs of 2 weeks duration. The owners report that… Read More
Shelter Dog Dental Day Gives Local Animal Shelters Something to Smile About
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Tufts Vet Students Provide Dental Services for Shelter and Rescue Dogs
The Hurt Unlocker
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Your pet can’t tell you he’s in pain, but the way he behaves can say plenty about how he’s feeling
Not Guilty
Friday, February 1st, 2013
Bad behavior doesn’t land dogs in shelters. It’s long been thought that behavior problems drive the majority of owners to surrender their pets to animal shelters. …the real culprit for surrenders: the owners themselves.
A Bird in Pain
Friday, February 1st, 2013
A shift of the head or the clack of a beak can signal discomfort in avian species. Jana Mazor-Thomas, V13, is studying the behavior of red-tailed hawks to identify the areas of the brain that control pain.
Misconceptions About A Popular Pet Treat
Monday, January 28th, 2013
Tasty Bully Sticks Can Add Calories & Carry Bacteria
Clinical Case Challenge: Nutrition (Dog)
Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
Maxy, a 2-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever, presents for her first weigh in after starting a weight loss program. Her initial physical exam reveals no abnormalities other than a body condition score of 9/9 (normal… Read More
At Your Service: Nutrition
Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
The Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals focuses on individualized weight loss programs with careful monitoring to help pets become slimmer, happier and healthier. Weight management can be very challenging and time-consuming, especially if patients have… Read More
