Sleeping with Dogs
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Aside from my personal preference, as a veterinary behaviorist, I can say that there is no reason why most dogs should not sleep in their owners’ beds if they and their owners prefer the arrangement.
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New ‘piece of the puzzle’: Why some dog foods may be linked to deadly heart disease
Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Professor Lisa Freeman spoke with NBCNews.com about new research that identified compounds in dog foods that may provide clues to canine dilated cardiomyopathy.
Cats Are Better Than Dogs (at Catching the Coronavirus)
Monday, July 19th, 2021
Professor Jonathan Runstadler is quoted in The New York Times on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission between humans and pets.
Finding Better Ways to Treat Urinary and Kidney Diseases in Pets
Monday, March 1st, 2021
A new fellowship at Cummings School is advancing the use of minimally invasive techniques and dialysis to treat serious illnesses in cats and dogs
Cats Shed More Than Dogs. The Coronavirus, Not Fur.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
Postdoctoral scholar Kaitlin Sawatzki comments in The New York Times on findings from a household with ferrets that participated in the CoVERS study.
Fireworks, fireworks, fireworks
Monday, July 6th, 2020
As soon as the sunsets, the pops and bangs begin and the poor dog begins to tremble. Even dogs with a history of mild fear can be sensitized to the frequent explosions.
How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Pet
Tuesday, May 26th, 2020
Two Cummings School veterinary dermatologists offer advice for owners of cats and dogs with environmental and flea allergies.
Managing Mask Phobia in Dogs
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
If your dog is fearful of face masks, don’t despair. Behavior modification can help your dog accept the unacceptable masks.
What colors can dogs see?
Tuesday, January 7th, 2020
Veterinary ophthalmologist Stephanie Pumphrey, V08, an assistant professor at Cummings School, responds Dogs do see color, although not as vividly as people do. The retina is the thin layer of tissue at the back of… Read More
Resection of a Large Skull Mass in a Golden Retriever
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
Dominik Faissler, Dr. med. vet., Dipl. ECVN Background A 5.6-year-old, neutered male, Golden Retriever presented for a one-week history with a firm mass on the right side of the head. The mass was non-painful and… Read More
