Animal health pros will find a couple of unexpected cities in this the top 10 report. The evidence is clear. Heartworm is spreading. The top 10 list summarizes the metro areas across the United States that experienced the greatest percentage increase in positive parasitic disease tests during the month. They are:
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Washington, DC
- Newark, NJ
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cheyenne, WY
- Tallahassee, FL
- Chattanooga, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Fort Wayne, IN
Source: CAPC. Link. The CAPC rankings demonstrate vector-borne disease is dynamic and ever-changing, and will enable veterinarians to help pet owners understand that vector-borne disease frequently expands beyond perceived boundaries of established endemic regions.
What our monthly rankings show is that heartworm disease is a national threat and pets are vulnerable to this disease in almost every community across the country.” – Michael Yabsley, DVM, CAPC board member
INSIGHTS: Prevention remains the best tool for reducing the incidence of heartworm disease. It is up to each of us to keep the protection dialogue going.