Dog Disease Outbreaks in Massachusetts

Boston

Charles River Lower Basin downstream of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge (Esplanade side); BPHC advisory 8/20, expanded 8/27 downstream of the BU Center for Computing. Do not let dogs swim or drink. Separate advisory from the July upstream West Roxbury stretch

Tisbury

Brown bat killed by a pet cat at a Tisbury residence on Martha's Vineyard, confirmed rabid 7/28; third rabies case ever recorded on the island, three household cats quarantined 45 days

Springfield, Hampden County

Is there a dog disease outbreak in Massachusetts right now?

ParvoMaps is currently tracking 2 active reports in Massachusetts, most commonly blue-green algae. Reports stay marked active for a set window per disease, then move to historical.

What dog diseases have been reported in Massachusetts?

Reports in Massachusetts cover blue-green algae, rabies, parvovirus, drawn from news coverage, health department notices and community reports.

How do I know if a report near me is still current?

Every report carries the date it happened and a link to its source. Each disease has its own active window — blue-green algae advisories expire in 30 days, parvo reports stay active for a year — so a pin marked active is one still worth acting on.