Companion Animal Parasite Council

Nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Warns Parasitic Pet Diseases Will Spread Further in 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SALEM, Ore., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the nation's leading authority on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today warned of the continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024. Pet owners can learn more about higher-than-average parasitic disease risks CAPC predicts in its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast released today, as well as in its corresponding monthly prevalence maps at petdiseasealerts.org.

Key Points: 
  • Pet owners can learn more about higher-than-average parasitic disease risks CAPC predicts in its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast released today, as well as in its corresponding monthly prevalence maps at petdiseasealerts.org .
  • While CAPC's nationwide annual forecasts track progression of diseases, our monthly forecasts at petdiseasealerts.org help pet owners understand immediate threats in their neighborhoods.
  • In its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast , CAPC reports ticks and mosquitoes remain the principal transmitters of pet and human vector-borne diseases.
  • Both the annual forecast and the 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps are designed to alert pet owners of impending outbreaks.

IDEXX Expands Fecal Dx® Antigen Testing Platform with Cystoisospora Detection, Marking the Second Platform Expansion in Less than Two Years

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WESTBROOK, Maine, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, announced the expansion of its Fecal Dx® antigen testing platform with the addition of Cystoisospora, a common intestinal parasite that causes diarrhea, weight loss, and dehydration, primarily in young dogs and cats. IDEXX's Fecal Dx antigen testing offers earlier and highly accurate detection of the most common and clinically relevant intestinal parasites of dogs and cats: hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, flea tapeworms, and soon Cystoisospora. The launch of Fecal Dx antigen testing with Cystoisospora is planned for March in North America and globally in Q3 2024, available at IDEXX Reference Laboratories.

Key Points: 
  • IDEXX's Fecal Dx antigen testing offers earlier and highly accurate detection of the most common and clinically relevant intestinal parasites of dogs and cats: hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, flea tapeworms, and soon Cystoisospora.
  • The launch of Fecal Dx antigen testing with Cystoisospora is planned for March in North America and globally in Q3 2024, available at IDEXX Reference Laboratories.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the second expansion of the Fecal Dx antigen testing platform in less than two years, reinforcing our commitment to continuous innovation," said Jay Mazelsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of IDEXX.
  • Cystoisospora will automatically be included in Fecal Dx antigen testing panels and profiles at the time of launch with no additional charge to customers.

5 Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Yearly visits allow your veterinarian to take note of changes in your pet's health and alter his or her parasite control program as necessary.

Key Points: 
  • Yearly visits allow your veterinarian to take note of changes in your pet's health and alter his or her parasite control program as necessary.
  • Additionally, newer, more accurate parasite tests can also identify parasite strains that may affect people and pets.
  • However, common signs of infection include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite or blood in your pet's stools.
  • It is particularly important to inspect your dog or cat after playing outside or with other pets.

Boehringer Ingelheim Receives FDA Approval for NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel chewable tablets): A Beef-Flavored Soft Chew That Protects Dogs from Internal and External Parasites

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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By combining internal and external parasite protection in a tasty, beef-flavored soft chew, NexGard® PLUS helps make monthly compliance easy and enjoyable for pets and pet owners.

Key Points: 
  • By combining internal and external parasite protection in a tasty, beef-flavored soft chew, NexGard® PLUS helps make monthly compliance easy and enjoyable for pets and pet owners.
  • Each NexGard® PLUS chew has the same proven afoxolaner dose prescribed to millions of dogs in NexGard® (afoxolaner),6 and an optimized dose of moxidectin that is proven safe and effective.
  • To further enable compliance, veterinarians can prescribe 3-dose and 6-dose presentations to best support the needs of their canine patients.
  • NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) are for use in dogs only.

Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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MISSION, Kan., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Summer means extra time outdoors. Sunny months provide a perfect opportunity for bonding with pets, but higher temperatures, seasonal plants and pests and additional travel can pose higher risks for complications.

Key Points: 
  • To help keep dogs, cats and other pets safe during summer adventures, consider these tips from the experts at VCA Animal Hospitals, which has more than 1,000 locations across North America that cared for more than 4.5 million pets last year.
  • As pets spend more time outdoors in the summer, they're often exposed to pests like ticks.
  • Follow your veterinarian's advice about tick preventative measures, and make sure the product is safe to be used for your pet's size.
  • Visit vcahospitals.com to find more ways to keep pets safe throughout the summer and book an appointment.

Companion Animal Parasite Council Forecasts Heightened Flea Activity in Chicago and surrounding area for June 2022

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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SALEM, Ore., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is forecasting heightened flea activity in Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding areas for June 2022. Fleas, one of the most common external parasites in dogs and cats, are more serious than most people realize with the potential to cause serious harm to the health of pets and their owners. Flea infestations not only disrupt the human-animal bond, but also carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

Key Points: 
  • In its mission to monitor and report emerging threats to companion animals, CAPC developed the Flea Forecasts to alert pet owners of flea activity in their local communities based on environmental conditions.
  • "The new Flea Forecasts at PetDiseaseAlerts.org are designed to alert pet owners and veterinarians where fleas are currently most active across the United States."
  • Analysis of the Flea Forecasts shows that flea activity has moved into the Greater Chicago metro, surrounding areas and throughout the Midwest regions this month.
  • Cats sleeping on your pillow or dogs snuggling in your bed can leaving behind flea eggs, flea maggots, and flea feces.

Companion Animal Parasite Council Forecasts Heightened Flea Activity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Mid-Atlantic region for June 2022

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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CAPC's daily Flea Forecasts on PetDiseaseAlerts.org monitor local flea activity across the country

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  • CAPC's daily Flea Forecasts on PetDiseaseAlerts.org monitor local flea activity across the country
    SALEM, Ore., June 2, 2022 The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people is forecasting heightened flea activity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Mid-Atlantic region for June 2022.
  • "The new Flea Forecasts at PetDiseaseAlerts.org are designed to alert pet owners and veterinarians where fleas are currently most active across the United States."
  • Analysis of the Flea Forecasts shows that flea activity has moved into Philadelphia, and the Mid-Atlantic region this month.
  • Movement of oranges and yellows from the south into the Mid-Atlantic region, show increasing flea activity moving northward as the weather warms up.

Companion Animal Parasite Council Forecasts High Risk for Ehrlichiosis Statewide in Tennessee; Higher-than-Normal Risk for Lyme Disease in Nashville for May 2022

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SALEM, Ore., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is forecasting higher-than-normal risk for Lyme disease in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as throughout Davidson, Sumner, Williamson and Cheatam counties for May 2022. In addition, CAPC is forecasting Ehrlichiosis, a year-round threat in Tennessee, as high risk across the entire state.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, CAPC is forecasting Ehrlichiosis, a year-round threat in Tennessee, as high risk across the entire state.
  • The ticks that carry Lyme and Ehrlichiosis are often found in tall grass, thick brush, marshes and woods.
  • Throughout Tennessee, Ehrlichiosis is considered a year-round threat and is forecasted as a high risk across the entire state.
  • For dogs in areas with high risk for Lyme disease, pet owners should also talk to their veterinarian about vaccinating against Lyme.

Companion Animal Parasite Council Forecasts High Risk for Heartworm Disease in Jackson, Mississippi, and Throughout Hinds County for May 2022

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SALEM, Ore., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is forecasting high risk for heartworm disease in Jackson, Mississippi, and throughout the state, with Hinds County on the highest alert for May 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In its mission to monitor and report emerging threats to companion animals, CAPC developed 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps to alert pet owners of impending disease outbreaks in their local communities.
  • "The new 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps at PetDiseaseAlerts.org are designed to alert pet owners and veterinarians about vector-borne diseases before they occur."
  • Spring weather creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitos, which can transmit heartworm larvae to pets.
  • Pet Disease Alerts ( http://www.petdiseasealerts.org ) is a nonprofit focused on alerting pet owners to the threat of pet diseases in their local areas.

Companion Animal Parasite Council Forecasts High Risk for Heartworm Disease in Mobile, Alabama, and Throughout Mobile County for May 2022

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SALEM, Ore., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is forecasting high risk for heartworm disease in Mobile, Alabama, and throughout the state, with Mobile County on the highest alert for May 2022.

Key Points: 
  • "The new 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps at PetDiseaseAlerts.org are designed to alert pet owners and veterinarians about vector-borne diseases before they occur."
  • Spring weather creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitos, which can transmit heartworm larvae to pets.
  • Analysis of the 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps for the state of Alabama indicate the risk of heartworm disease in Mobile and throughout Mobile County are at a high threat level actually even higher than usual as compared to historical risk with the entire state on high alert.
  • Pet Disease Alerts ( http://www.petdiseasealerts.org ) is a nonprofit focused on alerting pet owners to the threat of pet diseases in their local areas.