Give Paws
Connor O’Boyle and his dog, Dublin, volunteer at the Floating Hospital for Children through Tufts Paws for People.
Research
A Chicken and Egg Problem
Urban dwellers looking to raise backyard chickens must take precautions to prevent lead exposure.
Swimming with Sharks
A Cummings School alum helps us better understand sharks—for their safety and ours—through photography and research.
Looking Through the Eyes of Animals
Temple Grandin on the importance of first impressions, why “draconian leash laws” are a problem for dogs, and more.
Getting a Handle on Canine Epilepsy
Veterinary neurologist Ane Uriarte is working to develop an app to help improve diagnostics and care for dogs with epilepsy.
A Potential Game Changer for Pets with Diabetes
Clinical studies will evaluate whether a weekly insulin injection controls glucose levels in sick dogs—and soon in cats
What are ways to keep backyard chickens safe from lead?
Cummings School’s Marieke Rosenbaum, V14, MG14, VG14, explains how to prevent exposure
Backyard Chickens and the Risk of Lead Exposure
Urban dwellers need to take precautions to prevent their egg layers from bringing the heavy metal into the food chain
New medicine could be a game-changer for people, pets with diabetes
Boston 25 News Dr. Orla Mahony spoke with Boston 25 News (Fox affiliated channel) about a new potentially game-changing clinical trial for diabetic dogs ...