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The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)

is an independent council of veterinarians and other animal health care professionals established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, brings together broad expertise in parasitology, internal medicine, public health, veterinary law, private practice and association leadership.

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CAPC Roadshow 2009

The CAPC Heads “East bound and Down” in 2010

visiting Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. See our CE Events, our Road Show Blog and Video.

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Expert Perspective

NEW! The CAPC Offers a Special Partnership Program

for technicians, veterinarians and clinics interested in showing their support and involvement with the CAPC. Registration is FREE until September 1.

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CAPC Statement Regarding Heartworm Preventive Efficacy • more

CAPC announces NAVTA endorsement • more

Wall Street Journal Article on Parasites

Developing World’s Parasites, Disease Hit U.S.

CAPC Comments on EPA Review • more

New Brochures: Download and Print or Order

See available brochures on our Resources page, or order printed copies.

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CAPC Addresses EPA Flea Product Report • more

Focus on Fecal Diagnostics

A free CAPC-Sponsored Online CE Course created with VetMedTeam. • more

CAPC-Sponsored
Lifelearn CE Courses

People, Pets & Parasites courses on Fleas & Ticks, Heartworms, & Intestinal Parasites. Sign Up! • more

View Presentations from TNAVC • more

Parasites 101 Articles

Read the Parasites 101 Articles sponsored by CAPC in Veterinary Forum. • more

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The mission of CAPC is to foster animal
and human health, while preserving the
human-animal bond, through recommendations
for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.