Sleeping with Dogs
Aside from my personal preference, as a veterinary behaviorist, I can say that there is no reason why most dogs should not sleep in their owners’ beds if they and their owners prefer the arrangement.
News
Why It Took So Long to Develop a New Vaccine for Lyme Disease
Initially halted by public fears, a preventive treatment could be here in two years.
Should You Be Weighing Your Pet’s Food?
‘How much are you feeding your pet?’ is a common question you’ve likely heard when your dog or cat has a visit to the veterinarian. But how accurate is the answer you might be giving? Weighing out your pet’s food may help your veterinarian better understa
American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior Position Statement on Punishment
AVSAB’s position is that punishment1 (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems.
Tufts Scientists Receive Grants from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
The funds for capital investment will support research ranging from drug delivery to disease detection technologies at the university
New 'piece of the puzzle': Why some dog foods may be linked to deadly heart disease
Tufts University researchers analyzed compounds found in dog foods associated with canine dilated cardiomyopathy.
Q&A with IVM Alumna Katharine Hope Gordon
A conversation with Katharine Hope Gordon V05, DVM
Cummings faculty invest in education—for their students, and themselves
In a commitment to lifelong learning, five professors at Cummings School are headed back to school, pursuing masters’ degrees in education to complement their specialized clinical and scientific training.
Q&A with IVM Alumnus R. Emerson Tuttle
A conversation with IVM Alumnus R. Emerson Tuttle V15, DVM/MA