Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Tufts Veterinary Specialists Caution on Danger of Feeding Inappropriate Snacks to Ducks and Geese Ms. Cindy Thomas-Griffith, a long-standing client, has been receiving her veterinary care at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for more than 25 years. With… Read More
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
It’s very possible that you’re living with a fat dog, but statistics say that you’re not alone.
Monday, April 22nd, 2019
Dr. Freeman discusses the accuracy of pet food label feeding directions and how to determine how much to feed your pet
Thursday, February 14th, 2019
There are countless gadgets available these days for people to track everything from our heart rate to our stress levels. So perhaps it’s no surprise that there also are quite a few products that now claim to similarly monitor your dog’s activity and health, including tracking what your pet is up to all day at home while you’re at work.
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
You’ve already conquered the first steps of determining that your pet is overweight and you’ve worked with your veterinarian to create a weight loss plan. But now what? How fast can pets safely lose weight and how vigilant do you need to be?
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Lisa Freeman, J86, V91, N96, head of the veterinary nutrition service at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center, fills us in I hear from owners—and vets—all the time that they’ve added pumpkin to a dog or cat’s… Read More
Friday, September 28th, 2018
Interested in a healthy natural chew for your dog? Dehydrating your own fruit and vegetable treats can be a healthy and low calorie way to provide tasty chew options for your pet.
Friday, August 3rd, 2018
We discuss the differences and similarities between breed-specific diets and all breed diets
Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
Dr. Deborah Linder was quoted in an article on pet obesity appearing in The New York Times on August 2, 2018. The piece includes her comments on how veterinarians assess whether or not an animal is overweight and also calls attention to the challenge of pet owners equating food with love when caring for their animals.
Sunday, July 1st, 2018
Just because a label sends the message that a food is good for weight control doesn’t always guarantee it’s lower in calories than other foods.
