How Animals Help Us During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, March 30th, 2020
Pets can provide company and comfort in the face of social isolation and high anxiety
Human-Animal Interaction
Animal Hospitals, Vets And Zoos Donate Use Of Ventilators To Treat Coronavirus Patients
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
The Huff Post reports on Tufts VETS and the Foster Hospital for Small Animals’ donations of ventilators to Tufts Medical Center as they prepare for more COVID-19 cases.
How do I include my pets in my family’s emergency planning for COVID-19?
Thursday, March 12th, 2020
Emily McCobb, V00, VG02, director of Cummings School’s Shelter Medicine Program, responds
Terriers Test a Therapy for Lung Disease
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
Dog owners band together to crowdfund a clinical trial of a drug that could help pets and people survive pulmonary fibrosis
Should We Worry About the Coronavirus Emerging from China?
Monday, January 27th, 2020
As a viral pneumonia continues to spread, an expert on human outbreaks that originate in animals shares what we know so far about 2019n-CoV
Link found between humans, dogs with bone cancer
Friday, July 19th, 2019
A link found between dogs and humans with bone cancer could lead to better treatment for both children and man’s best friend, according to a new study published by Tufts University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Arizona.
Study reveals genetic similarities of osteosarcoma between dogs and children
Friday, July 19th, 2019
Tufts University and TGen novel findings for this deadly bone cancer could lead to better treatments for people and pets
New medicine could be a game-changer for people, pets with diabetes
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Boston 25 News Dr. Orla Mahony spoke with Boston 25 News (Fox affiliated channel) about a new potentially game-changing clinical trial for diabetic dogs that provides an ultra-long lasting insulin shot. Watch the clip here: https://www.boston25news.com/news/new-medicine-could-be-a-game-changer-for-people-pets-with-diabetes/953475285
Although Microscopic in Size, Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Pose a Large Threat
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
Since their discovery, antibiotics have played an important role in keeping both humans and animals healthy, but the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria has become a major public health threat. What’s being done, and how can you help?
Looking Through the Eyes of Animals
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Temple Grandin on the importance of first impressions, why “draconian leash laws” are a problem for dogs, and more.
