A Tale of Two Tapirs
Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
When a Baird’s tapir at Franklin Park Zoo gave birth to twins, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center stepped up to provide emergency neonatal care
Cummings Veterinary Medical Center
Face masks pose a danger to animals and wildlife, according to veterinarians
Monday, February 1st, 2021
Small-animal surgery resident Catherine Stecyk spoke with The Grafton News about a new hazard she’s been seeing during the pandemic—pets ingesting face masks.
Seeing Further
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
As a veterinary technician working in nuclear medicine and CT, Josh Peters has the unique capability to help reveal health issues in animals of all sizes
Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following an emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.
For the Love of Horses
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Bridget Hatch planned on being a professional rider, but when a vet tech job opened at the large-animal hospital, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
The Tele-Veterinarian Will See You Now
Thursday, July 16th, 2020
Some current clients of Foster Hospital for Small Animals can opt for virtual appointments, which benefit patients, veterinarians, and even students
The Time to Vaccinate Horses for EEE Is Now
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Equine veterinarian says the region is likely in the middle of a three-year surge in the viral disease, which kills 90% of infected horses
How to Cope with Losing a Pet
Friday, May 29th, 2020
Tufts’ veterinary social worker offers ways to process grief and build a new normal after a pet passes away
Pet Stress Has Increased During COVID-19, Bringing Behavior Problems
Thursday, April 23rd, 2020
Veterinary behaviorist Stephanie Borns-Weil discusses why the new stay-at-home normal is hard on cats and dogs—and shares tips for fostering healthy behaviors for us all.
Pets helping people cope amid coronavirus pandemic
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
Elizabeth Arnold Stevens Junior Professor Megan Mueller spoke with 7News Boston on how pets can help people cope with stress during the coronavirus pandemic
