Clinical Case Challenge: Vomiting, Azotemia, Elevated Liver Enzymes
Thursday, September 19th, 2019
An 11-week old female Golden Retriever presented for vomiting, azotemia, and elevated liver enzymes.
Small Animal Species
When a Big Loss is a Huge Gain: The Role of Diet in Managing Orthopedic Conditions
Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Most of us know how important a balanced diet is for our own optimal health. The same holds true for our pets. For Max, a Samoyed suffering from painful hip dysplasia, conservatively managing his orthopedic condition with weight loss avoided the need for surgery.
Clinical Case Challenge: Just another case of Leukocytosis?
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
A two-year-old, neutered male, Pitbull presented to Foster Hospital for Small Animals for evaluation following a one-week history of progressive lethargy, inappetence, and diarrhea.
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.
Backyard Chickens and the Risk of Lead Exposure
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Urban dwellers need to take precautions to prevent their egg layers from bringing the heavy metal into the food chain
When Teresa McGowan and her husband first bought their Somerville, Massachusetts, home in 2004, one of the first things they did was test the soil in their yard for lead. It was a recommendation from local gardeners, who knew that produce grown in contaminated soil can be dangerous.
Research has shown that lead is a potent neurotoxin, associated with reduced IQ, attention-related behavior problems, and poor academic achievement in children exposed to it through food or environmental factors.
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
Inspiring Path to Becoming a Veterinarian
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Getting to and through veterinary school wasn’t easy or simple for class speaker Cindy Cesar, but her mission was always clear
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.
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.
