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
Zoological Companion Animal Medicine
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
Better Diagnostic Imaging for Pet Rabbits
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
New study shows that GI ultrasounds may reveal source of life-threatening illness for rabbits Gastrointestinal issues are the most common emergency that brings pet rabbits—the third most popular companion small mammal in the U.S.—to the… Read More
A Surgical First
Friday, June 1st, 2018
Ziggy is now back home at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
The Energizer Bunny
Thursday, June 1st, 2017
Bugs adjusted to three legs quickly after an amputation to treat a life-threatening bacterial infection.
Dr. Emi Knafo Earns Board-Certifications in Zoological Medicine
Monday, September 26th, 2016
Dr. Emi Knafo has passed her board examinations and is now a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM), and is also one of the first 10 people in the world with the… Read More
Banking Bird Blood
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
Finding a way to safely store avian blood types would save more patients
Diagnosing Renal Disease in Rabbits – Clinical Case Challenge
Friday, January 15th, 2016
Renal disease is commonly seen in rabbits, but often can be underdiagnosed or mistaken for other conditions. Since the causes can vary, a veterinarian will first want to rule out some other potential causes for the rabbit’s symptoms, including lymphoma, abscesses, or other types of kidney infections. In the case of Edison, a three- and- a half-year-old, male neutered rabbit; the primary referring veterinarian (rDVM) was instrumental in providing baseline diagnostics that led to the clinical diagnosis and successful treatment plan.
Belleza, an African Grey visits Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Friday, October 2nd, 2015
Belleza, an African Grey, visited the ZCAM Department of the Foster Hospital for Small Animals for a check up, a beak trim and most importantly, determine sex.
