“Miracle Dog” Ritchie Survives Complicated Surgery at Foster Hospital
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
Ritchie enjoys another 13 years with the Gaunya family after treatment of a rare cyst
Neurology
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
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
Investigating Alternatives to Opioids for Dogs in Pain
Thursday, August 1st, 2019
Researchers from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine launch a clinical study for dogs needing back surgery
Getting a Handle on Canine Epilepsy
Monday, May 13th, 2019
Veterinary neurologist Ane Uriarte is working to develop an app to help improve diagnostics and care for dogs with epilepsy.
Can Other Pain Treatments Work as Well as Opioids
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Cummings School researchers study alternative postsurgical therapies for dogs.
10 Facts About Canine Epilepsy Revealed
Monday, March 18th, 2019
People have a lot in common with dogs – the ability to express emotions, social behaviors, personal preferences — as well as over 80 percent of our DNA. Both species experience many similar diseases, including epilepsy.
A Surgical First
Friday, June 1st, 2018
Ziggy is now back home at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
Dog on her Way to Recovery after Spinal Stroke
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
When Blitzen, a 9-year-old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd, returned to her house from outside dragging her hind legs, her owner immediately sought medical help from Foster Hospital.
Clinical Case Challenge: Feline with Severe Neurological Signs
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
A 6-year-old rescued cat, fed mainly with canned fish, was admitted as an emergency to the Neurology Department at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for severe neurological signs.
