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Nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Warns Parasitic Pet Diseases Will Spread Further in 2024
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (April 2, 2024) — The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the nation’s leading authority on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today warned of the continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024. Pet owners can learn more about higher-than-average parasitic disease risks CAPC predicts in its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast released today, as well as in its corresponding monthly prevalence maps at petdiseasealerts.org. ...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases 2023 Annual Pet Parasite Forecast
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (April 20, 2023) — The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is warning that the risk of Lyme disease is higher than ever. In its 11th annual 2023 Parasite Forecast released today, CAPC documents how the black-legged ticks that spread Lyme disease are expanding into new geographical areas, increasing the risk of Lyme disease outside of historically endemic places like the Northeast and Upper Midwest. ...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases 2022 Annual Pet Parasite Forecast
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (February 28, 2022) —The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — today released its annual 2022 Pet Parasite Forecasts. CAPC’s 2022 forecast warns that vector-borne diseases – heartworm, Lyme, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis – will all pose higher-than-average risks across much of the country this year. Recognized as the global expert in forecasting vector-borne diseases of U.S. companion animals, CAPC also publishes corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps to complement the annual forecast and to alert pet owners of impending outbreaks on a monthly basis in every county across the United States...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases Annual 2021 Pet Parasite Forecast
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2021Heartworm Expected to be Above Average with Lyme Disease Expanding South and West; CAPC’s 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps Monitor Local Parasite Activity by County Across the U.S...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Annual Forecast Is Released - Heartworm and Lyme Disease Are on the Rise
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (April 1, 2020) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today released its annual 2020 parasite forecast and corresponding 30-day forecast maps to alert pet owners of impending outbreaks. CAPC predicts that heartworm will be higher than average, especially along the Atlantic coast and Mississipi river; the forecast for Lyme disease is for a continued spread in the Atlantic Coast and upper Midwest. ...
Read MoreResearch Confirms Man’s Best Friend Is Protecting People Against Lyme Disease
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (May 16, 2019) — New research from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) gives people and their health care providers a way to assess their risk for Lyme disease, thanks to man’s best friend. The study confirms dogs are sentinels to assess human risk for tick-borne Lyme disease. Results from the study — “Quantifying the relationship between human Lyme disease and Borrelia burgdorferi exposure in domestic dogs” — were published this week in the prestigious, peer-reviewed Geospatial Health...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Annual Forecast is Released With 30-Day Forecast Maps to Alert Veterinarians and Pet Owners
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (April 24, 2019) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today released its annual 2019 parasite forecast and corresponding 30-day forecast maps to alert pet owners of pending outbreaks. Parasite infections are real and can be deadly to pets. CAPC predicts that heartworm will be higher than average especially in areas of the Southeast United States; the forecast for Lyme disease is for a continued spread in the Atlantic Coast and Midwest...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Annual Forecast Predicts Heartworm and Lyme Disease to Be More Problematic for Pets in 2018
by Cathy MichaelsonSALEM, ORE. (April 18, 2018) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual 2018 parasite forecasts. The big headline for pet owners is an increase in prevalence of two of the most problematic diseases for pets: heartworm and Lyme disease. Heartworm is predicted to continue to aggressively spread across the United States with the growth of Lyme disease focused east of the Rockies. ...
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2016 Spring Media Tour Emphasizes Testing and Protecting Pets Against Parasites
by CAPC VetOn April 21st, CAPC board members Dr. Karen Fling and Dr. Rick Marrinson took part in the annual CAPC satellite media tour to announce the release of the 2016 Parasite Forecast maps. This national campaign reached millions of pet owners and emphasized the importance of talking with their local veterinarian about annual testing and year round parasite prevention to protect pets against parasites...
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CAPC and CATalyst Align to Protect More Cats
by CAPC VetSALEM, ORE. (April 26, 2016) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people and the CATalyst Council, a national initiative comprised of animal health and welfare organizations working on behalf of cats, have announced their mutual endorsement of both organizations to protect the health and well-being of cats everywhere...
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The Forecasts Are In: 2016 Will Be a Big Year for Ticks and Mosquitoes
by CAPC VetSALEM, ORE. (April 18, 2016) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual parasite forecasts. The predictions for 2016 show the threat of vector-borne disease agents transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes will continue to spread, creating a year-round menace to both pets and their owners...
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CAPC Announces Merial and Virbac Reaffirm Their Commitment to CAPC and Increase Sponsorship Level
by CAPC VetSalem, Ore. (May 11, 2015) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading expert on internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, today announced that two current sponsors – Merial and Virbac – have further solidified their commitment to the organization by increasing their sponsorships to platinum level for the 2015-2016 term. As platinum sponsors, representatives from both companies may attend open board meetings, as well as serve on CAPC committees and collaborate on communications efforts for the organization...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases its Annual Parasite Forecasts
by CAPC VetSalem, Ore. (April 30, 2015) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading expert on internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual parasite forecasts. These forecasts measure multiple data points to calculate the probability of four key parasite-transmitted diseases: Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and heartworm. The forecasts show the threat of vector-borne diseases transmitted by ticks continues to be a year-round menace to both pets and pet owners...
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CAPC Modifies its Heartworm Guidelines to Recommend Both Antigen and Microfilariae Testing
by CAPC VetDENVER (July 28, 2014) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) has modified its heartworm guidelines to include the recommendation that veterinarians perform yearly microfilariae tests on all dogs, including those on heartworm prevention. This is in addition to the current recommendation that all dogs receive an annual antigen test. CAPC also recommends that veterinarians consider testing all dogs living in areas with a higher risk of exposure to heartworm twice a year...
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CAPC Revises Heartworm Guidelines
by CAPC VetCHICAGO (July 22, 2013) – Evidence of preventive-resistant strains of Diofilaria immitis (heartworm) have been reported in new research presented at the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Conference held this week in Chicago. New isolates of heartworms from the Mississippi Delta region are capable of developing in adult dogs that are receiving routine monthly heartworm preventives. In consideration of this new information, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) has reiterated its respected guidelines, advising veterinarians of the best course of prevention...
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CAPC Spring Media Tour Raises Awareness of the Need for Parasite Prevention
by CAPC VetCAPC recently spoke with 22 media outlets to raise awareness of the need for parasite prevention, reaching more than 109 million pet owners in cities such as Boston, Buffalo, Raleigh, Atlanta, Seattle and Las Vegas. The message focused on raising awareness of the threat parasites bring to pets (like Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, etc.), the need to seek veterinary advice, and the availability of more parasite information such as the parasite prevention maps. ...
Read MoreCAPC’s Fall Lyme Disease Forecast Encouraged Compliance & Year-Round Protection
by CAPC VetIn October, the CAPC issued its 2012 Fall Forecast, offering veterinarians another tool to educate pet owners about the importance of year-round parasite control. After a successful launch of the official CAPC Forecast in Spring 2012, the CAPC increased outreach for the fall campaign among the profession as well as the pet owning public, in an attempt to drive awareness and compliance in a difficult time of year...
Read MoreThe Nonprofit Parasite Authority Issues its Second-Ever Parasite Forecast for Ticks and Lyme Disease
by CAPC VetBEL AIR, Md. (Sept. 27, 2012) – With the new Parasite Forecasts from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), veterinarians have another tool they can use to educate pet owners about the importance of year-round parasite control. The nonprofit CAPC issued its first-ever forecast in the spring and plans to release a Fall Forecast in early October, which will predict how prevalent ticks and Lyme disease will be in the coming months...
Read MoreCAPC Encourages Veterinary Visits with Successful Spring Forecast Initiative
by CAPC VetThis Spring, the CAPC issued it’s first-ever heartworm forecast warning pet owners about the elevated risk for heartworm in many of the regions throughout the U.S. As part of the CAPC’s ongoing efforts to educate pet owners about the threats parasites pose to pets, the CAPC took this important message to the nation on April 5, 2012 reaching nearly five million viewers via media interviews on network stations from coast to coast. ...
Read MoreCAPC Releases Public Service Announcement on Heartworm Disease
by CAPC VetThis Spring, the CAPC has issued it’s first-ever heartworm forecast warning pet owners about the elevated risk for heartworm in many of the regions throughout the U.S. Because Heartworm is a preventable disease, the CAPC urges pet owners to visit their veterinarian to discuss the best year-round treatment options for their pets and to prevent against the disease. Start the conversation with your clients today by sharing this important public safety announcement and sign up for monthly updates on the parasite risk in your county by visiting our interactive prevalence maps...
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CDC Study Based on CAPC Data Looks at Lyme Disease in Dogs and Humans
by CAPC VetBEL AIR, Md. (September 1, 2011) – Using data from unique prevalence maps provided by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC, http://www.capcvet.org), scientists with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that people in areas with a higher-than-average number of dogs with Lyme disease are at greater risk of contracting the disease...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Appoints New Executive Director
by CAPC VetBEL AIR, Md. (July 6, 2011) – Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA, has joined the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) as executive director of the not-for-profit parasite education foundation. Before joining CAPC, Dr. Carpenter spent 10 years at Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca marketing medical devices and pharmaceutical products to various human health professionals, such as oncologists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and primary care practitioners. Most recently, he served as group director at Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson, where he was responsible for all professional marketing associated with the Acuvue brand of contact lenses in the North American Region...
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2016 Spring Media Tour Emphasizes Testing and Protecting Pets Against Parasites
by CAPC Vet on May. 13, 2016On April 21st, CAPC board members Dr. Karen Fling and Dr. Rick Marrinson took part in the annual CAPC satellite media tour to announce the release of the 2016 Parasite Forecast maps. This national campaign reached millions of pet owners and emphasized the importance of talking with their local veterinarian about annual testing and year round parasite prevention to protect pets against parasites...
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CAPC and CATalyst Align to Protect More Cats
by CAPC Vet on Apr. 26, 2016SALEM, ORE. (April 26, 2016) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people and the CATalyst Council, a national initiative comprised of animal health and welfare organizations working on behalf of cats, have announced their mutual endorsement of both organizations to protect the health and well-being of cats everywhere...
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CAPC Announces Merial and Virbac Reaffirm Their Commitment to CAPC and Increase Sponsorship Level
by CAPC Vet on May. 11, 2015Salem, Ore. (May 11, 2015) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading expert on internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, today announced that two current sponsors – Merial and Virbac – have further solidified their commitment to the organization by increasing their sponsorships to platinum level for the 2015-2016 term. As platinum sponsors, representatives from both companies may attend open board meetings, as well as serve on CAPC committees and collaborate on communications efforts for the organization...
Read MoreCAPC Encourages Veterinary Visits with Successful Spring Forecast Initiative
by CAPC Vet on Jun. 18, 2012This Spring, the CAPC issued it’s first-ever heartworm forecast warning pet owners about the elevated risk for heartworm in many of the regions throughout the U.S. As part of the CAPC’s ongoing efforts to educate pet owners about the threats parasites pose to pets, the CAPC took this important message to the nation on April 5, 2012 reaching nearly five million viewers via media interviews on network stations from coast to coast. ...
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CAPC Modifies its Heartworm Guidelines to Recommend Both Antigen and Microfilariae Testing
by CAPC Vet on Jul. 28, 2014DENVER (July 28, 2014) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) has modified its heartworm guidelines to include the recommendation that veterinarians perform yearly microfilariae tests on all dogs, including those on heartworm prevention. This is in addition to the current recommendation that all dogs receive an annual antigen test. CAPC also recommends that veterinarians consider testing all dogs living in areas with a higher risk of exposure to heartworm twice a year...
Read MoreCAPC Releases Public Service Announcement on Heartworm Disease
by CAPC Vet on Apr. 16, 2012This Spring, the CAPC has issued it’s first-ever heartworm forecast warning pet owners about the elevated risk for heartworm in many of the regions throughout the U.S. Because Heartworm is a preventable disease, the CAPC urges pet owners to visit their veterinarian to discuss the best year-round treatment options for their pets and to prevent against the disease. Start the conversation with your clients today by sharing this important public safety announcement and sign up for monthly updates on the parasite risk in your county by visiting our interactive prevalence maps...
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CAPC Revises Heartworm Guidelines
by CAPC Vet on Jul. 22, 2013CHICAGO (July 22, 2013) – Evidence of preventive-resistant strains of Diofilaria immitis (heartworm) have been reported in new research presented at the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Conference held this week in Chicago. New isolates of heartworms from the Mississippi Delta region are capable of developing in adult dogs that are receiving routine monthly heartworm preventives. In consideration of this new information, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) has reiterated its respected guidelines, advising veterinarians of the best course of prevention...
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CAPC Spring Media Tour Raises Awareness of the Need for Parasite Prevention
by CAPC Vet on Apr. 29, 2013CAPC recently spoke with 22 media outlets to raise awareness of the need for parasite prevention, reaching more than 109 million pet owners in cities such as Boston, Buffalo, Raleigh, Atlanta, Seattle and Las Vegas. The message focused on raising awareness of the threat parasites bring to pets (like Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, etc.), the need to seek veterinary advice, and the availability of more parasite information such as the parasite prevention maps. ...
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CAPC Top 10 Cities List for Heartworm Disease
by CAPC Vet on Mar. 18, 2018In an effort to monitor and report emerging threats to companion animal health, CAPC will now provide monthly updates on the metro areas experiencing significant increases in reports of selected parasitic disease...
Read MoreCAPC’s Fall Lyme Disease Forecast Encouraged Compliance & Year-Round Protection
by CAPC Vet on Nov. 07, 2012In October, the CAPC issued its 2012 Fall Forecast, offering veterinarians another tool to educate pet owners about the importance of year-round parasite control. After a successful launch of the official CAPC Forecast in Spring 2012, the CAPC increased outreach for the fall campaign among the profession as well as the pet owning public, in an attempt to drive awareness and compliance in a difficult time of year...
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CDC Study Based on CAPC Data Looks at Lyme Disease in Dogs and Humans
by CAPC Vet on Sep. 01, 2011BEL AIR, Md. (September 1, 2011) – Using data from unique prevalence maps provided by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC, http://www.capcvet.org), scientists with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that people in areas with a higher-than-average number of dogs with Lyme disease are at greater risk of contracting the disease...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Annual Forecast Predicts Heartworm and Lyme Disease to Be More Problematic for Pets in 2018
by Cathy Michaelson on Apr. 18, 2018SALEM, ORE. (April 18, 2018) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual 2018 parasite forecasts. The big headline for pet owners is an increase in prevalence of two of the most problematic diseases for pets: heartworm and Lyme disease. Heartworm is predicted to continue to aggressively spread across the United States with the growth of Lyme disease focused east of the Rockies. ...
Read More
Companion Animal Parasite Council Annual Forecast is Released With 30-Day Forecast Maps to Alert Veterinarians and Pet Owners
by Cathy Michaelson on Apr. 24, 2019SALEM, ORE. (April 24, 2019) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today released its annual 2019 parasite forecast and corresponding 30-day forecast maps to alert pet owners of pending outbreaks. Parasite infections are real and can be deadly to pets. CAPC predicts that heartworm will be higher than average especially in areas of the Southeast United States; the forecast for Lyme disease is for a continued spread in the Atlantic Coast and Midwest...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Annual Forecast Is Released - Heartworm and Lyme Disease Are on the Rise
by Cathy Michaelson on Mar. 31, 2020SALEM, ORE. (April 1, 2020) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today released its annual 2020 parasite forecast and corresponding 30-day forecast maps to alert pet owners of impending outbreaks. CAPC predicts that heartworm will be higher than average, especially along the Atlantic coast and Mississipi river; the forecast for Lyme disease is for a continued spread in the Atlantic Coast and upper Midwest. ...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Appoints New Executive Director
by CAPC Vet on Jul. 06, 2011BEL AIR, Md. (July 6, 2011) – Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA, has joined the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) as executive director of the not-for-profit parasite education foundation. Before joining CAPC, Dr. Carpenter spent 10 years at Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca marketing medical devices and pharmaceutical products to various human health professionals, such as oncologists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and primary care practitioners. Most recently, he served as group director at Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson, where he was responsible for all professional marketing associated with the Acuvue brand of contact lenses in the North American Region...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases 2022 Annual Pet Parasite Forecast
by Cathy Michaelson on Feb. 27, 2022SALEM, ORE. (February 28, 2022) —The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — today released its annual 2022 Pet Parasite Forecasts. CAPC’s 2022 forecast warns that vector-borne diseases – heartworm, Lyme, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis – will all pose higher-than-average risks across much of the country this year. Recognized as the global expert in forecasting vector-borne diseases of U.S. companion animals, CAPC also publishes corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps to complement the annual forecast and to alert pet owners of impending outbreaks on a monthly basis in every county across the United States...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases 2023 Annual Pet Parasite Forecast
by Cathy Michaelson on Apr. 02, 2023SALEM, ORE. (April 20, 2023) — The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is warning that the risk of Lyme disease is higher than ever. In its 11th annual 2023 Parasite Forecast released today, CAPC documents how the black-legged ticks that spread Lyme disease are expanding into new geographical areas, increasing the risk of Lyme disease outside of historically endemic places like the Northeast and Upper Midwest. ...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases Annual 2021 Pet Parasite Forecast
by Cathy Michaelson on Apr. 28, 2021SALEM, ORE. (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2021Heartworm Expected to be Above Average with Lyme Disease Expanding South and West; CAPC’s 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps Monitor Local Parasite Activity by County Across the U.S...
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Releases its Annual Parasite Forecasts
by CAPC Vet on Apr. 29, 2015Salem, Ore. (April 30, 2015) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading expert on internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual parasite forecasts. These forecasts measure multiple data points to calculate the probability of four key parasite-transmitted diseases: Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and heartworm. The forecasts show the threat of vector-borne diseases transmitted by ticks continues to be a year-round menace to both pets and pet owners...
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Nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Warns Parasitic Pet Diseases Will Spread Further in 2024
by Cathy Michaelson on Apr. 02, 2023SALEM, ORE. (April 2, 2024) — The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the nation’s leading authority on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today warned of the continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024. Pet owners can learn more about higher-than-average parasitic disease risks CAPC predicts in its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast released today, as well as in its corresponding monthly prevalence maps at petdiseasealerts.org. ...
Read MoreResearch Confirms Man’s Best Friend Is Protecting People Against Lyme Disease
by Cathy Michaelson on May. 16, 2019SALEM, ORE. (May 16, 2019) — New research from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) gives people and their health care providers a way to assess their risk for Lyme disease, thanks to man’s best friend. The study confirms dogs are sentinels to assess human risk for tick-borne Lyme disease. Results from the study — “Quantifying the relationship between human Lyme disease and Borrelia burgdorferi exposure in domestic dogs” — were published this week in the prestigious, peer-reviewed Geospatial Health...
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The Forecasts Are In: 2016 Will Be a Big Year for Ticks and Mosquitoes
by CAPC Vet on Apr. 18, 2016SALEM, ORE. (April 18, 2016) —The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual parasite forecasts. The predictions for 2016 show the threat of vector-borne disease agents transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes will continue to spread, creating a year-round menace to both pets and their owners...
Read MoreThe Nonprofit Parasite Authority Issues its Second-Ever Parasite Forecast for Ticks and Lyme Disease
by CAPC Vet on Oct. 04, 2012BEL AIR, Md. (Sept. 27, 2012) – With the new Parasite Forecasts from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), veterinarians have another tool they can use to educate pet owners about the importance of year-round parasite control. The nonprofit CAPC issued its first-ever forecast in the spring and plans to release a Fall Forecast in early October, which will predict how prevalent ticks and Lyme disease will be in the coming months...
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