A Deadly Rabbit Virus Spreads in the U.S.
Monday, July 13th, 2020
Veterinarians urge pet owners to prepare for the arrival of rabbit hemorrhagic disease
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Five Things to Know About Rats
Monday, January 13th, 2020
Here’s why—and how—you might want to keep these rodents as pets For some people, just the sight of a rat’s naked tail or beady eyes may be enough to cause them to shriek or get… Read More
Better Diagnostic Imaging for Pet Rabbits
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
New study shows that GI ultrasounds may reveal source of life-threatening illness for rabbits Gastrointestinal issues are the most common emergency that brings pet rabbits—the third most popular companion small mammal in the U.S.—to the… Read More
Caring for the Caregivers
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Wellness programs surge on campus to help students, faculty, and staff weather the demands of veterinary practice and training.
Cancer Treatment for Small Animals
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
In 2016, it’s expected that more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. Sadly, the impact of cancer isn’t solely a human problem.
Under Pressure
Friday, September 23rd, 2016
The first mental health survey of U.S. veterinarians paints a sobering picture: One in six has contemplated suicide. Why are these healers feeling so desperate? And what’s being done to help care for them?
Banking Bird Blood
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
Finding a way to safely store avian blood types would save more patients
Belleza, an African Grey visits Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Friday, October 2nd, 2015
Belleza, an African Grey, visited the ZCAM Department of the Foster Hospital for Small Animals for a check up, a beak trim and most importantly, determine sex.
Research points to effective methods of freezing avian red blood cells
Thursday, June 4th, 2015
Long-term blood storage vital to treating birds with anemia, blood loss NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (June 4, 2015)—Birds, like people, can suffer from conditions where a blood transfusion is a necessary life-saving measure. But in many… Read More
Skippy
Friday, January 30th, 2015
Having a pet wallaby, an animal similar to a kangaroo but smaller, was a childhood dream for a New Gloucester, Maine man since watching Skippy the kangaroo on TV. But Skippy, his wallaby, developed intestinal problems that not every veterinarian could treat. Fortunately, Dr. Jennifer Graham uncovered the problem and had Skippy living hoppily ever after.
