The Companion Animal Parasite Council’s 2023 Pet Parasite Forecast and corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast maps are alerting veterinarians and pet owners of impending outbreaks across the U.S. and Canada accompanied by expanded geographic incidences. The increase in Lyme prevalence can be attributed to land use, human population growth, urbanization and changes in wildlife host density and location.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, May 2, 2023. Link.