Is scruffing the best way to handle an upset cat?
Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
Veterinary behaviorist Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, and emergency/critical care veterinary technician Michelle Damon from the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, respond

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
Veterinary behaviorist Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, and emergency/critical care veterinary technician Michelle Damon from the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, respond
Monday, April 29th, 2019
Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center says, “the best predictor of an animal’s future behavior is past behavior.”
Monday, April 29th, 2019
Taking these steps before your appointment at Tufts Behavior Clinic will ensure the most productive session and the best possible outcome.
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
A veterinary behaviorist and alum explains why cats are so different than dogs—and if that means they love us any less.
Sunday, June 25th, 2017
This story on obsessive compulsive disorder features the translational work of Professor Emeritus Nicholas Dodman, former head of Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic, on canine compulsive disorder (CCD). The piece references two related patient cases Dr. Dodman treated at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center and includes comments from Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, current head of Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic.
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
While your fluffy white Poodle might seem a world away from a wild wolf stalking its prey, there are more similarities between them that you might imagine. Big or small, all dogs have retained a little bit of the wilderness in them—and that comes through in these five common behaviors.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
Stephanie Borns-Weil is quoted in this article on why cats are attracted to laser pointers.
Friday, September 23rd, 2016
Nothing prepared the Devols for the Cujo-like behavior of their dachshund Otto. The sweet puppy they brought home had morphed into a snapping, snarling dog 18 months later.
Friday, April 15th, 2016
Stephanie Borns-Weil explains how cats’ sense of smell dictates why they rub against people.