Warm, spring weather means tick season is here
Monday, April 1st, 2019
Dr. Michael Stone spoke with Boston 25 News (Fox affiliate) on the start of tick season and prevention/protection for pets.
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The Importance of Vaccinations for Both Pet and Human Health
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
While vaccinations help keep infection at bay for your pet, they also play a large role outside of disease prevention.
When Anti-Vaxxers Go to the Vet
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
To counteract misinformation about vaccines, veterinarians share the latest dos and don’ts for your pets.
Feline Hazards Heat Up in Summer
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016
Tips from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine for keeping your cat safe and happy Keeping your kitty out of mischief is a daily duty, but owners have to be extra vigilant during the summer, when… Read More
Five Ways to Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Cats don’t feel its effects, but the bacteria can cause real problems for dogs Lyme disease is transmitted to people, dogs and cats when a deer tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi attaches itself… Read More
5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
A clinical assistant professor at Cummings School provides a few simple steps you can take to lessen the chances that your pet will become infected.
Dogs Are Also At Risk For Lyme Disease
Sunday, April 19th, 2015
Michael Stone talks about treating Lyme disease in dogs.
At Your Service: Internal Medicine/Diabetes Care
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
Foster Hospitals team of internal medicine specialists treats medical issues affecting major body systems, from endocrine, kidney, urinary, gastrointestinal, liver, pancreas, and respiratory system as well as infectious diseases. Although many of our internal medicine… Read More
Tick Talk: What can I do to protect my pet and my family from ticks?
Saturday, June 1st, 2013
Tick season is upon us. Dr. Michael Stone, an internist at Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals, answers a client’s questions about how to manage the nasty critters. Q: What can I do to protect… Read More
Is it a good idea for dogs to get the canine Lyme vaccine, even if they already had Lyme disease?
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
Michael Stone, a staff veterinarian and clinical assistant professor at the Cummings School, responds
