Xavier's Journey

Our Vets, Techs and their Pets!
Xavier's Journey by Lizzy, CUVS Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

“I adopted Xavier from Mount Ida College in 2014. Mount Ida rescues beagles from different laboratory facilities around Massachusetts. The Veterinary Technology program then assigns students a clinical animal to work with and rehabilitate before they are put up for adoption at the end of the year. Well, Xavier was my clinical pet. I picked his name out of a hat for my clinical 1 class and the second I met him I was sold!” says Lizzy.

Tank and Bones

Our Vets, Techs & Their Pets:
The Adventures of Tank and Bones
By Carrie, Veterinary Technician Assistant

My two rescues, Bruce and Tobiano (Toby) sure are an odd couple. They are complete opposites in every way. They both took their time warming up to each other and becoming a family. I lovingly refer to them as “The Adventures of Tank and Bones” on social media.

Bruce is a 5-year old Boston terrier.  

Ruby

Our Vets, Techs & Their Pets:

The Rescue of Ruby

Mica

Our Vets, Techs & Their Pets:
Mica - Forever My Girl

Mica is an 11-year old Lab mix. She was found in Georgia tied to a tree when she was just a year old. She had severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) - a serious and life-threatening manifestation of uncontrolled diabetes. She was very sick, weighing just 33 lbs (which is very little for a dog of her breed). She was hospitalized and treated before being transported by her rescue organization to the northeast.

CUVS technician, Ashley, said; “I had lost my previous dog, DaisyMae, not long before Mica presented to my workplace in 2007. DaisyMae was a diabetic and I donated insulin to the rescue for Mica. Her diabetes, however, was not well regulated.”

Linus

Our Vets, Techs & Their Pets:
Linus - Rescued by ROAR. Saved by CUVS. Adopted by Dr. Oli Morgan
By Dr. Oliver Morgan (CUVS surgeon)

My Adopting Story

Our Vets, Techs & Their Pets:
Khaleesi – My Adopting Story

By: Leticia, CUVS Technician Assistant

Winter Pet Safety Tips

BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE - WINTER PET SAFETY TIPS

The colder temperatures and precipitation that we encounter in the Winter months can be quite dangerous to our pets. The following is a list of Winter Safety Tips to consider for dogs and cats.

Hypothermia:  Although most dogs and cats have furry coats, they are still susceptible to the effects of cold temperatures and hypothermia. Ideally, allow them outdoors only for the time it takes to urinate and defecate, and for short walks. If the pet stops walking, starts to shiver, or becomes sluggish, seek shelter, and immediately bring them indoors for warmth.

Two for One

Our Vets, Techs & Their Pets:
Greta and Eli – Two for One

The Story of Henry - and Serendipity

“November 2004. Election day. Philadelphia. I was covering for a colleague at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania who was on sabbatical – supervising the ICU. I passed through the busy Emergency Room on my way to the ICU. In the incubator was a badly injured 12-week old orange kitten. He was a stray; brought in by someone who saw him hit by a car a few hours prior. He was in shock and had head trauma resulting in neurologic dysfunction and multiple facial fractures. Given the extent of injury in an unowned kitten, the decision had been to euthanize him. I said I’d take him instead. So, we treated him.

Keeping Your Pets Safe this Holiday

The holidays come with an extra bag of tricks when it comes to animal shenanigans so it can be especially difficult to keep your dogs and cats safe. Here are some things to look out for: