CAPC

CAPC fosters animal & human health through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention & control of parasitic infections.

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In the month of August, 9.59% of dogs tested in Los Angeles County were positive for Giardia.

The best way to prevent Giardia infection is to make sure that your dog has safe, clean drinking water.

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Hookworms are intestinal parasites that live in the digestive system of your dog (or cat). The hookworm attaches to the lining of the intestinal wall and feeds on your dog’s blood. Its eggs are ejected into the digestive tract.

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It's a new month! Reminder to make sure you talk to your vet about getting your pet on a year-round prevention program with broad-spectrum parasite control products.

Help us in our vision to have “Every Pet Tested and Protected”.

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All dogs should be treated year-round and throughout their life with flea control products to limit infestations on the pet and prevent establishment of flea populations in the home. Address flea infestations on pets as a public health concern.

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Heartworm disease is caused by a parasitic worm that is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and can infect both dogs and cats. Early in the disease, dogs can be asymptomatic.

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CAPC recommends testing all dogs for hookworms by fecal flotation with centrifugation. Fecal tests for specific parasite antigens have been optimized for use in companion animals and are also available to aid in identification of infection.

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Heartworm disease is a serious condition in dogs and cats and is almost 100% preventable. If a dog is infected, heartworms can affect many organs including the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. If left undetected or untreated, heartworms can be fatal to a pet.

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Recent prevalence data suggests that dog and cats are susceptible to heartworm in all 50 states. While prevention in dogs is commonplace, this deadly parasite is often viewed as less of a threat for cats. However, cats are often asymptomatic & go undiagnosed.

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It's a new month! Reminder to make sure you talk to your vet about getting your pet on a year-round prevention program w/broad-spectrum parasite control products.

Read more on our guidelines for CAPC recommendations on parasite prevention & control at https://t.co/IHDmkop4Ef.

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Ticks are a common pest for animals that are outside for any period of time and are found throughout the United States. Tick species tend to vary in different geographic regions so check with your veterinarian about the common tick in your area.
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4.91% of dogs tested for heartworms were positive in Mobile County, Alabama this month.

Heartworm disease is caused by a parasitic worm that is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and can infect both dogs and cats.

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The whipworm is one of the four most common intestinal parasites of dogs. Whipworms reside in the cecum, which is inside your dog’s body where the small intestine and large intestine meet.

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Roundworms are the most common of the parasitic worms found inside a dog. Almost all dogs become infected with them at some time in their lives, usually as puppies. Roundworms may be contracted in different ways, making them easy to spread and hard to control.

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How do I prevent my dog from getting tapeworms? Keep your dog from coming in contact w/intermediate hosts that contain tapeworm larvae. Bc fleas are an intermediate host for the most common kind of tapeworm, consistent & effective flea control is an essential prevention measure

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It's a new month! Reminder to make sure you talk to your vet about getting your pet on a year-round prevention program with broad-spectrum parasite control products.

Visit https://t.co/Sj9TyP0vre to see what diseases are forecasted for your county.

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It's Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Check out The Parasite Prevalence Maps for Lyme Disease at https://t.co/OXG8vNnRvZ

View forecasts for Lyme Disease in your local area at https://t.co/BfYoidgD93.

Veterinary Professionals can read more on Lyme disease at https://t.co/fZvGCcqeZb

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Veterinarians in states with historically lower prevalence are again cautioned about the increasing risk of heartworm infection, and are encouraged to have a discussion with their clients about the changing prevalence.

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Learn how to use CAPC's parasite ID app in your veterinary practice! This fun and easy to use app includes images and info on approximately 100 veterinary internal parasites found in dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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In the month of April, 1 out of 12 dogs tested for heartworm disease in the state of Mississippi were positive.

Protect all dogs from heartworm infection by using preventives year round.

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CAPC Recommends:
- Annual testing of all dogs for both antigen and microfilariae of heartworm.
- Protect all dogs from HW infection w/year round prevention.
- Treat infected dogs with labeled adulticides and microfilaricides (if microfilariae are present) as soon after diagnosis