The Top Ten Cities report for August 2019 shows the cities with the highest percentage increase in positive heartworm tests:
- Orange, CA
- Paul, MN
- Fontana, CA
- Cleveland, OH
- Omaha, NE
- Syracuse, NY
- Milwaukee, WI
- Tacoma, WA
- San Jose, CA
- Cary, NC
Source: CAPC, September 10, 2019. Link. Although these cities are broadly disseminated across the United States, there are many other areas that are experiencing an increase in the prevalence of heartworm disease. For this reason, the Companion Animal Parasite Council encourages pet owners across the country to talk with their veterinarian about the importance of annual heartworm testing and year-round prevention