Successful Removal of Skull Tumor Brings Golden Retriever Back to Health
Monday, February 7th, 2022
Three years since his surgery at Foster Hospital, Sawyer is enjoying a full life with the Kingston family
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“Miracle Dog” Ritchie Survives Complicated Surgery at Foster Hospital
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
Ritchie enjoys another 13 years with the Gaunya family after treatment of a rare cyst
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
Veterinary Surgery Planning and Training in 3D
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Cummings School veterinarians and students tap 3D printing to better prepare for operations and practice clinical skills
Getting a Handle on Canine Epilepsy
Monday, May 13th, 2019
Veterinary neurologist Ane Uriarte is working to develop an app to help improve diagnostics and care for dogs with epilepsy.
10 Facts About Canine Epilepsy Revealed
Monday, March 18th, 2019
People have a lot in common with dogs – the ability to express emotions, social behaviors, personal preferences — as well as over 80 percent of our DNA. Both species experience many similar diseases, including epilepsy.
Clinical Case Challenge: Feline with Severe Neurological Signs
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
A 6-year-old rescued cat, fed mainly with canned fish, was admitted as an emergency to the Neurology Department at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for severe neurological signs.
The Tricky Science of Brain Surgery on an Adorable Fur Seal
Monday, January 15th, 2018
Gizmodo Dr. Ane Uriarte led the team that performed a first-of-its-kind brain surgery to treat hydrocephalus in a Northern fur seal. Ziggy Star, the fur seal who underwent the surgery, is recovering at the Mystic… Read More
Shayla’s miraculous story gives her a second lease on life
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
They say big things come in small packages. Well, you can say the same for big diseases. Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis or GME is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, which effects many small breed dogs and one which very few people know anything about. When Veronica was asked to tell her story about Shayla, she jumped at the chance as this became a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of this little known and often fatal disease. Pet parents should always be vigilant for any unusual signs of illness in their pets. In cases of GME, Veronica Morrison would encourage you to be aware of signs or symptoms, such as stumbling, circling, torticollis (head turning) or an uneven gait. And Veronica is thrilled to report that with Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine expert clinical services, Shayla was diagnosed early enough and her story has a happy ending.
