Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
Dr. Ian DeStefano spoke with 7 News Boston about tetanus in dogs and a case that was successfully treated at Foster Hospital.
Professor Sam Telford spoke with WCVB Boston about concerns around eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Massachusetts after a third mosquito sample tested positive this season.
Professor Sam Telford spoke with Boston 25 about mosquitoes and ticks and risk of related vector-borne disease this summer, emphasizing the need for repellant.
The outdoors have offered an escape from the pandemic, but summer weather brings the risk of EEE and Lyme disease
As people venture outside to get fresh air and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts, including Professor Sam Telford, spoke with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about the risk of ticks and tick-borne illness as well as preventative measures individuals can take.
Emily McCobb, V00, VG02, director of Cummings School’s Shelter Medicine Program, responds
The rare but potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus has been detected in Massachusetts and Connecticut
Urban dwellers looking to raise backyard chickens must take precautions to prevent lead exposure.