Warning of continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024, the Companion Animal Parasite Council says the risks of contracting Lyme, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and heartworm diseases are increasing. Among the factors cited are rehoming of pets, urbanization and changes in the wildlife host and vector densities.
Source: Companion Animal Parasite Council, April 2, 2024. Link. Forecast maps <Link>
What was true before may not be true today when it comes to the local threat of parasites to our pets and families. Over the past 12 years, we have seen the movement of parasitic diseases and the vectors that carry them expand to new areas, signaling the need for pet owners to test their pets every year and protect them year-round.” – Heather Walden, MS, PhD
