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.
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Tufts scientists seek to put some evidence behind what we intuitively know is a wonderful thing: our special relationship with the animals in our lives.
Monday, November 3rd, 2014
Pets need gifts too! Here are some ideas to give your pet this holiday season to make him feel loved all year through! Fetching stick Personalized pet tags Pet toys: plush toys and chew toys… Read More
Friday, August 1st, 2014
Having a pet can boost kids’ engagement with the world around them. Pets help us feel connected to others and the world around us, study finds.
Monday, January 27th, 2014
Cailin Heinze, a veterinary nutritionist and assistant professor at the Cummings School, responds
Friday, January 24th, 2014
There’s much more to pet therapy than simply showing up with a friendly dog
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Advice from Tufts veterinarians on dealing with all things lumpy, bumpy, red and splotchy on your pet’s skin
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
Veterinarians are studying inherited health problems in pets in an effort to prevent disease in animals and humans
Thursday, August 15th, 2013
Andrea Lam, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at the Cummings School, gives a suggestion
