The war in Ukraine has exacerbated the nation's population of abandoned animals, so local veterinarians in Massachusetts are gathering resources to help the strays and the veterinarians who take care of them.
With rising temperatures in Massachusetts comes an increased risk of tick activity. Already, following an unseasonably warm winter, veterinarians are reporting more cases of tick-borne illnesses. One vet shares her tips on how to dodge disease, and how to tell it's time to get your pet looked at.
Plus, with increased private patrols alongside the DA's drug diversion efforts at 'Mass. and Cass', what else is needed to fix the drug and housing situation there? And two veterinarians answer our questions about cats and how to care for them.