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
Small Animal
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
This Veterinary Technician Is Obsessed with Teeth
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
Kate Zukowski, a certified veterinary technician at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic, really wants to look inside your pet’s mouth Kate Zukowski, a certified veterinary technician at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic, has… Read More
Transformational Service Trips for Future Veterinarians
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
Cummings School alumni are helping veterinary students gain critical clinical skills while helping animals in need around the globe
Keeping Your Dog Safe from Toxic Blue-Green Algae
Friday, August 30th, 2019
What to do if you think your dog has been exposed to deadly cyanobacteria
Make “Cents” of Your Pet Food Budget by Calculating Pet Food Costs
Monday, June 10th, 2019
Price per can or pound of dry food is not the most accurate way to compare pet food prices. We help you figure out how much your pet food is really costing
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
What are ways to keep backyard chickens safe from lead?
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Cummings School’s Marieke Rosenbaum, V14, MG14, VG14, explains how to prevent exposure Test the soil on your property for lead in all areas the chickens can access, including their coop and any places they may… Read More
Asking the Right Questions to Make Informed Decisions about Pet Foods
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
We’re big fans of the WSAVA guidelines for selecting pet foods and there is a new online tool from the Pet Nutrition Alliance that allows you to see answers from pet food manufacturers to some of the questions WSAVA recommends asking about your pet’s food
A Potential Game Changer for Pets with Diabetes
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Clinical studies will evaluate whether a weekly insulin injection controls glucose levels in sick dogs—and soon in cats