Hank Investigates: Tetanus in Dogs
Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Dr. Ian DeStefano spoke with 7 News Boston about tetanus in dogs and a case that was successfully treated at Foster Hospital.
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Tetanus rare in dogs, but clean wounds
Monday, August 10th, 2020
Alum Dr. John de Jong answers a Boston Herald reader’s questions about tetanus in dogs—and gives kudos to the Foster Hospital staff who recently diagnosed and successfully treated a pet with this rare and potentially deadly infection.
Triumphing over Tetanus
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
Not many dogs contract this infection—and many of those that do die. However, intensive care at the Foster Hospital saved two pets with severe tetanus in less than a year
Foster Hospital Receives Certification as Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility
Thursday, January 9th, 2020
The Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University has recently received certification as a Level I veterinary emergency and critical care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).
A Better Way to Screen Cats for Heart Disease
Thursday, October 17th, 2019
Training local veterinarians to use ultrasound to screen cats for heart disease could lead to earlier detection, veterinary cardiologists at Cummings School find
Dog Recovering After Eating 39 Pieces Of Gum
Thursday, September 26th, 2019
Boston.cbslocal.com A local family brought their dog to Foster Hospital for Small Animals after she accidentally ingested over three dozen pieces of sugar-free gum containing Xylitol. In this story, Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski comments on how… Read More
A Close Call
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
When a minor injury led to a life-threatening infection for Rocky, the Foster Hospital saved the day.
Ask the Expert: Are essential oils dangerous to pets?
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Essential oils can be very dangerous for pets, particularly in their 100 percent concentrated form.
Are essential oils dangerous to pets?
Friday, December 21st, 2018
Essential oils can be very dangerous for pets, particularly in their 100 percent concentrated form. And with essential oils’ growing popularity and the use of diffusors and warmers, which release the oils into a home’s air, pets’ risk of exposure increases. Birds are especially sensitive and should never be exposed to essential oils.
