LATEST COVID-19 INFO: Last Updated 3/16/2020

A SPECIAL MESSAGE ABOUT COVID-19:  According to the CDC, no animals in the United States have been identified with the virus that causes COVID-19 at this time, and there is no evidence that dogs, cats, or other pets can spread COVID-19. 

More information about the virus will appear as it becomes available. For the most up-to-date reliable information please consult the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA): https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2020-03/coronavirus-update-pets-are-safe-.-.-.-but-wash-your-hands/

The Tufts website: https://vet.tufts.edu/latest-updates-from-cummings-school-and-tufts-university/

State of MA COVID-19 info: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

The American Veterinary Medical Association: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19

The College of Veterinary Medicine in Illinois: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/coronavirus-pets/

The World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Veterinary Partner (a trusted source of pet health info): https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=9548687

Boston West Veterinary ER: https://bostonwest.ethosvet.com/our-blogs/blog-post/?blog-id=15195