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Veterinary teams and pet owners can now be alerted to local parasite disease threats at no charge using CAPC’s monthly pet parasite forecast maps <Link>. These alerts provide excellent reasons to communicate timely parasite prevalence and associated risks with clients and local media.
The Companion Animal Parasite Council just released its 2025 Pet Parasite Forecast and warns Lyme, heartworm, anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis diseases continue to spread throughout the U.S.
In addition to the annual forecast, CAPC now provides these tools to subscribers (sign-up is required):
Source: Companion Animal Parasite Council. April 14, 2025. Link.
Each year, we see a growing need for education and preventive care to curb the spread of pet diseases. Because dog health helps us predict human health, our monthly, county-by-county forecasts are a crucial health tool for communities. We hope our forecasts spark meaningful conversations about how we can collectively lower disease risk.” – CAPC CEO Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA
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