Game-Changing Treatments Now Available at Tufts VETS
At Tufts VETS, we’re always looking for ways to bring the most advanced veterinary care to our community. Recently, three groundbreaking therapies have become available that are transforming outcomes for pets with serious—and previously often fatal—illnesses. These advancements mean shorter hospital stays, more predictable recoveries, and renewed hope for pets and their families.
Louie, a patient successfully treated with the Parvovirus monoclonal antibody therapy.
1. Canine Parvovirus – Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly disease in dogs, particularly in unvaccinated puppies. Traditional treatment has relied on days of intensive supportive care, with uncertain results.
Now, a monoclonal antibody treatment—the first and only USDA-conditionally approved therapy for canine parvovirus—targets the virus directly. With just one intravenous dose, this treatment can:
- Neutralize the virus in the body
- Shorten the duration of illness
- Reduce hospitalization time
- Improve chances of survival
Puppies treated with this therapy often feel better faster and can return home sooner, easing stress for both pets and their families.
Bartok beat FIP thanks to GS-441524 treatment.
2. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) – GS-441524
For decades, FIP in cats was considered a terminal diagnosis. Today, thanks to the antiviral GS-441524, many cats are not only surviving but thriving after treatment.
GS-441524 works by stopping the virus from replicating inside the body, allowing the immune system to regain control. Clinical studies and real-world results show success rates over 85%.
At Tufts VETS, we have successfully guided several feline patients through full FIP treatment courses—with remarkable recoveries. Families are now able to look forward to more happy, healthy years with their cats.
3. Snake Envenomation – Antivenom
Northern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake are the two venomous species known to inhabit specific areas of Massachusetts.
Venomous snakebites can cause rapid, severe illness in pets, including tissue damage, clotting problems, and even death. Time is critical and while we fortunately do not encounter many venomous snakes in our community, rest assured if your pet does, we are ready!
Antivenom therapy is designed to bind to and neutralize venom circulating in the bloodstream. Administered promptly, it can:
- Limit the progression of tissue injury
- Reduce the risk of life-threatening complications
- Improve overall survival rates
With antivenom now readily available at Tufts VETS, we can act quickly to give pets the best chance at a full recovery.
A New Era in Veterinary Care
These treatments represent more than just new medications—they’re a leap forward in how we approach some of the most serious illnesses in dogs and cats. Where once we could only offer supportive care or palliative measures, we can now provide targeted, effective therapies that save lives and shorten recovery times.
At Tufts VETS, we’re proud to bring these innovations to our community, ensuring pets have access to the very best that modern veterinary medicine has to offer.