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
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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.
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
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
New medicine could be a game-changer for people, pets with diabetes
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Boston 25 News Dr. Orla Mahony spoke with Boston 25 News (Fox affiliated channel) about a new potentially game-changing clinical trial for diabetic dogs that provides an ultra-long lasting insulin shot. Watch the clip here: https://www.boston25news.com/news/new-medicine-could-be-a-game-changer-for-people-pets-with-diabetes/953475285
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.
Can Other Pain Treatments Work as Well as Opioids
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Cummings School researchers study alternative postsurgical therapies for dogs.
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.
On the Front Lines of Cancer Care
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Go behind the scenes at our small-animal hospital to meet the clinicians, clients, and pets helping advance how we treat the disease.
