FDA continues investigation into dog heart damage linked to diet
Sunday, March 7th, 2021
Professor Lisa Freeman comments on her latest research into possible connections between diets and heart disease in dogs in an NBC News story.
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A year into the pandemic, Nat Geo photographers turn their lenses on pets
Monday, March 1st, 2021
Clinical associate professor Emily McCobb spoke with National Geographic on the pandemic’s impact on human-animal relationships and pets’ roles in families.
Researchers study dogs for clues about cancer treatment side effects
Monday, February 15th, 2021
WCVB Boston Research assistant professor Vicky Yang talks to WCVB Boston about work with Tufts Medical Center to study cancer treatment side effects in dogs and people. Read full article here: https://www.wcvb.com/article/tufts-researchers-study-dogs-for-clues-about-cancer-treatment-side-effects/35448773
Clinical Case Challenge: Canine Fever with Shifting Leg Lameness and Travel History
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
A 1-year-old Labrador retriever had fever, lethargy, and shifting leg lameness.
Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them out
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
National Geographic National Geographic quotes clinical associate professor Emily McCobb and assistant professor Megan Mueller on the relationship between people and pets during the pandemic. Read full story here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2021/02/pets-are-helping-us-cope-during-the-pandemic/
Face masks pose a danger to animals and wildlife, according to veterinarians
Monday, February 1st, 2021
Small-animal surgery resident Catherine Stecyk spoke with The Grafton News about a new hazard she’s been seeing during the pandemic—pets ingesting face masks.
Teaching Vital Surgeries, One Pet in Need at a Time
Thursday, December 17th, 2020
Yuki Nakayama, V14, is helping Cummings School increase access to surgical care for pets whose owners otherwise couldn’t afford it—and giving students hands-on training in the process
Investigating Cancer Treatments’ Cardiovascular Effects
Monday, December 14th, 2020
Tufts’ human and veterinary medical researchers collaborate to prevent and better treat cardiovascular damage in people and pets who have survived cancer
Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following an emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.
Face Masks Pose a Health Risk to Animals
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
