A Boost for Bangladesh
Thursday, March 17th, 2022
Cummings School faculty members collaborate with veterinarians in Bangladesh to combat the spread of infectious diseases
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Techs Take Credit—and the Mic
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
For Technicians by Technicians lecture series is a win-win for Cummings and vet techs
The Tele-Veterinarian Will See You Now
Thursday, July 16th, 2020
Some current clients of Foster Hospital for Small Animals can opt for virtual appointments, which benefit patients, veterinarians, and even students
How accurate are dog-activity trackers?
Thursday, February 14th, 2019
There are countless gadgets available these days for people to track everything from our heart rate to our stress levels. So perhaps it’s no surprise that there also are quite a few products that now claim to similarly monitor your dog’s activity and health, including tracking what your pet is up to all day at home while you’re at work.
Our Fat Pets
Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
Dr. Deborah Linder was quoted in an article on pet obesity appearing in The New York Times on August 2, 2018. The piece includes her comments on how veterinarians assess whether or not an animal is overweight and also calls attention to the challenge of pet owners equating food with love when caring for their animals.
Pets in nursing homes bring both benefits and risks
Thursday, April 12th, 2018
Deborah Linder spoke with Reuters about a study by The Ohio State University on the benefits and risks of having pets in nursing homes. She emphasized the positive effects but noted that proper precautions need to be taken to ensure safety for all involved.
Benefits of Reading to Spot
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
In a study, reading aloud to dogs improved children’s attitudes toward school books.
Intellectual and Emotional Benefits of Dogs
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
This radio interview with Dr. Deborah Linder, associate director of the Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction, focuses on the benefits of animal-assisted intervention on the humans they interact with. The conversation highlights recent research from the Institute on how reading to therapy dogs impacted literacy skills and reading attitudes in second-grade students.
Clinical Case Challenge: Nutrition
Friday, October 21st, 2016
History/Case Details Cole, a 10-year-old male neutered Dalmatian, was presented to the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center’s Emergency Service with stranguria. He had a large, unexpressable bladder, a III/VI systolic murmur on the left side, ventral… Read More
When reading goes to the dogs
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
Deborah Linder says reading to dogs can help children deal with anxiety.
