Study Buddies
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
Professor Cheryl London spoke with AKC Family Dog about the benefits of companion animal clinical trials, including a current lymphoma trial at Foster Hospital.
Foster Hospital for Small Animals
First Line of Communication
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Nicole Swanson always attended the Cummings School open house as a kid and is now proud to be a part of the Foster Hospital team as an adult.
A Voice for the Unsung Heroes
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
As a vet tech, Michael Santasieri enjoyed teaching. When a new tech training job at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals was created, he knew it was the perfect fit.
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.
Seeing Further
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
As a veterinary technician working in nuclear medicine and CT, Josh Peters has the unique capability to help reveal health issues in animals of all sizes
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.
Pets Exhibit Behavioral Issues with Humans Home in Pandemic
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil talks with WBUR’s “All Things Considered” about how the pandemic has impacted pet behavior.
Improving the Odds of Surviving Lymphoma
Monday, October 26th, 2020
A clinical trial looks at whether combining immunotherapy with low doses of chemotherapy can improve outcomes and quality of life for dogs—and someday people.
In It for the Long Haul
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Donna Bloniasz was a veterinary technician at the small-animal hospital when its doors opened 35 years ago—and remains a valuable part of the team to this day.
Harnessing Empathy in the Face of Emergencies
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
After the attacks of 9/11, Michelle Emmott decided to pursue her true passion. She’s now a veterinary technician in the Foster Hospital ER, nursing pets and teaching those around her.
