Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
There’s local and general—and they work very differently The Tufts video series Ever Wonder features faculty and other experts answering questions for the curious about all manner of topics—from how we forget to what are… Read More
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Cummings School researchers study alternative postsurgical therapies for dogs.
Monday, November 16th, 2015
Often times, pet owners are concerned about sedating their four legged companions. The delivery of anesthesia and pain management is an integral component of the expert care that Foster Hospital offers patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures. Foster Hospital’s Anesthesia Service offers five board- certified anesthesiologists that are here as a resource for your team on specific questions and procedures involving anesthesia.
Monday, November 16th, 2015
Sammy, an eight- month -old, Chihuahua, presented to Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for an endoscopy and gastrointestinal biopsy due to chronic diarrhea and lethargy. Lab work revealed ongoing blood loss was an issue. Sammy was referred to the Anesthesia Service for treatment and monitoring. Sammy’s very small size made his treatment plan complicated as determining the precise amount of medication was vital to assure a successful outcome.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
General anesthesia means that your pet will be given a combination of medications that reduce pain and anxiety, followed by drugs that cause unconsciousness. Learn about anesthesia in your pet here.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014
This six-year-old warmblood had a one-month history of left front (LF) lameness that improved with an abaxial sesamoid nerve block. He was then referred to Tufts Hospital for Large Animals for further work-up and imaging.
Sunday, July 20th, 2014
Herman, a 16-1/2-year old dachshund, presented to Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University by his owner Susan Buttrick when he was not able to move his hind legs.… Read More
Thursday, March 20th, 2014
Tufts veterinarians offer advice for navigating the procedure, whether the case is risky or routine
Saturday, February 1st, 2014
What you’ll want to know about anesthesia, whether your pet’s procedure is risky or routine
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Anesthesia and Pain Case Challenge History: An 8-year-old, 30 kg, mixed-breed dog presents with recent onset of left hind leg lameness. Radiographs and subsequent biopsy revealed the presence of an osteosarcoma of the distal femur. The… Read More
