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A two-year-old golden retriever sits alongside a golden retriever puppy on a beige dog bed atop a hardwood floor.

Novel Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Clinical Trials at Cummings School

A cancerous tumor in a Golden Retriever disappeared after six weeks of infusions after being enrolled in a clinical trial, which helped to give her more time with her owners.

Veterinary ophthalmologists (from left) Stephanie Pumphrey, Jennifer Heyward, and Vanessa Yang at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Look Inside the World of Veterinary Ophthalmology

A trio of specialists at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine join forces to care for the eyes of all kinds of animals

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MAPP Alum Vikram Mathur, VG25 Takes on New Role as CFO of Animal Rescue League

Externship at ARL leads to new career that combines his interests in finance and animal welfare

Look Inside the World of Veterinary Ophthalmology

A trio of specialists at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine join forces to care for the eyes of all kinds of animals

A smiling veterinary professional in blue scrubs sits on an exam bench in a clinic room, gently holding the paw of a black dog seated beside her.

Welcome Dr. Ojeda-Rosenthal

Dr. Ojeda-Rosenthal joins Foster Hospital as a Small Animal Surgery Resident

Welcome Dr. Ojeda-Rosenthal

Dr. Ojeda-Rosenthal joins Foster Hospital as a Small Animal Surgery Resident

A veterinarian wearing blue gloves gently covers an alligator’s head with a pink towel during a medical examination.

All Hands on Deck to Treat Alligator that Swallowed a Training Toy

Foster Hospital’s ZCAM, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesia teams all pitch in to help Allie

A smiling person stands beside a large light-colored dog on an exam table in a veterinary clinic room. The dog faces the camera with its mouth slightly open. The room has white tiled walls, a medical poster showing an eye diagram, a whiteboard, and a door in the background.

Welcome Dr. Jennifer Heyward

Heyward joins the Ophthalmology service at FHSA and HLA

Welcome Dr. Jennifer Heyward

Heyward joins the Ophthalmology service at FHSA and HLA

Welcome Dr. Jennifer Heyward

Heyward joins the Ophthalmology service at FHSA and HLA

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New Procedure at TVFS Helps Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Casper successfully treated for urinary blockage common in male goats

New Procedure at TVFS Helps Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Casper successfully treated for urinary blockage common in male goats

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Welcome Dr. Viktoria Granacka

With specialized expertise in equine internal medicine, ECC, and research, Granacka joins the faculty at Hospital for Large Animals

A black and white dog sitting on a purple blanket on the floor.

Radiation Treatments Keep Mouth Cancer at Bay for Cocker Spaniel with Heart Disease

Angie’s treatment plan was designed to maximize her quality of life

A robot with a black stand in a hospital exam room giving off a blue glow.

New Robot is on the Job at Foster Hospital

Sterilization robot kills highly resistant bacteria in heightened effort to prevent infection

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Ask the Vet: Does My Shiba Inu want to be the 'alpha?'

Assistant professor Trinita Barboza and assistant clinical professor Stephanie Borns-Weil answer questions in The Boston Globe's “Ask the Vet.”

Cancer trial on dogs at Grafton veterinary school could benefit humans

The Telegram & Gazette highlights Professor Cheryl London and osteosarcoma clinical trial patient Haley Pratt, 7-year-old golden retriever.

Four adults stand smiling on a grassy lawn in fall, with a fluffy merle dog lying in front of them. Trees and the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals are in the background.

PAW Lab’s Teen & Dog Study Recognized

The first longitudinal study to examine the impact of pet dogs on teens with social anxiety builds on the lab’s previous findings

PAW Lab’s Teen & Dog Study Recognized

The first longitudinal study to examine the impact of pet dogs on teens with social anxiety builds on the lab’s previous findings

Veterinary student Sydney Reed, V27, and Laurence Sawyer, assistant teaching professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and director of the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic, discuss a surgery before beginning.

How Veterinary Students Prepare for Their First Surgery

It’s an intimidating but defining milestone, and a new curriculum is helping students make the most of their learning experience

How Veterinary Students Prepare for Their First Surgery

It’s an intimidating but defining milestone, and a new curriculum is helping students make the most of their learning experience

Cara Kaminski, a D.V.M./Master of Public Health student, stands outdoors in front of a bush with vibrant red leaves, wearing a black top, light cardigan, and denim skirt, smiling at the camera.

Meet Cara Kaminski, VG25, V29, MG29 (M.P.H.)

Kaminski’s graduate studies at Cummings School integrate policy, public health, and veterinary medicine

Four individuals wearing scrub caps and gloves stand with a newborn brown giraffe

Newborn Giraffe from Franklin Park Zoo Treated at HLA

Intensive care brings the Masai giraffe back to health and back to his mother at the zoo

A smiling veterinarian poses with a calm, golden-colored dog during an exam in a modern veterinary clinic

Dr. Hannah Melhorn Joins the Faculty

Former Cummings School intern and resident is the newest member of the Cardiology service