Finding Better Ways to Treat Urinary and Kidney Diseases in Pets
A new fellowship at Cummings School is advancing the use of minimally invasive techniques and dialysis to treat serious illnesses in cats and dogs
Foster Hospital for Small Animals
A year into the pandemic, Nat Geo photographers turn their lenses on pets
Clinical associate professor Emily McCobb spoke with National Geographic on the pandemic’s impact on human-animal relationships and pets’ roles in families
FDA continues investigation into dog heart damage linked to diet
Professor Lisa Freeman comments on her latest research into possible connections between diets and heart disease in dogs in an NBC News story
Out of options? What to do if your pet’s food is out of stock
COVID-19 has caused turmoil in people’s lives this past year, but it has also had an impact on our pets’ lives, most recently because of some pet foods being temporarily out of stock.
A Voice for the Unsung Heroes
As a vet tech, Michael Santasieri enjoyed teaching. When a new tech training job at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals was created, he knew it was the perfect fit.
First Line of Communication
Nicole Swanson always attended the Cummings School open house as a kid and is now proud to be a part of the Foster Hospital team as an adult.
Is it the food? Pet food-associated illness
Pet food-associated illness or "food poisoning" is rare in pets but can cause serious illness. We review some situations that should raise your suspicion for food-associated illness and the steps you should take to figure out the problem, treat your pet,
When should you get your dog ready for a 'return to normal'? Yesterday.
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil spoke with NBCNews.com for a story on how dog owners can get their dogs ready for a ‘return to normal’
Stomaching the Problem: Could Your Pet Have Bilious Vomiting Syndrome?
Bilious vomiting syndrome is a term sometimes used to describe a condition where dogs vomit yellow fluid or froth but not food after not eating for a long period of time (which for most dogs is typically early in the morning after not eating overnight).