Tag: heartworm
Heartworm in Phocids
Phocids, also known as earless seals or true seals, are common coastal marine mammals. Since 1972, seals have been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and are cared for frequently in rehabilitation settings. Beyond human interference, seals encounter a variety of diseases and infections while in the wild. Parasitic infections are regularly found in […]
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🚨New Patient Alert! 🚨 Meet Cuyahoga! Cuyahoga is a female harbor seal weanling who was rescued by our friends at SSC Marine Mammal Rescue on
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Hello, do you know what day it is? Well, “eye” can tell you that it’s #FactFriday! Today’s spotlight is on seals and their vision -
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Did you know swimming plays a critical role in recovery when it comes to triaging cold stunned sea turtles? Swimming a cold stunned sea turtle