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

Brewster, Barnstable County

Walkers Pond (landing off Slough Rd), Brewster

Boston, Suffolk County

Charles River, Kendrick St (Needham) to Spring St (West Roxbury), including Millennium Park and Cutler Park

Springfield, Hampden County

West Tisbury, Dukes County

Tisbury Great Pond

Chilmark, Dukes County

Squibnocket Pond

Nantucket, Nantucket County

Sesachacha Pond

Plymouth, Plymouth County

Great South Pond

Plymouth, Plymouth County

Great Herring Pond

Brewster, Barnstable County

Flax Pond

Brewster, Barnstable County

Cliff Pond

Is there a dog disease outbreak in Massachusetts right now?

ParvoMaps is currently tracking 3 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.