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244,000 US dogs are infected with heartworm every year.
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1-3 million people are infected with hookworms by their pets in the US every year.
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34% of US dogs are infected with gastrointestinal parasites.
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heartworms can kill your dog or cat, but they are 100% preventable.
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heartworm is carried by mosquitos and is found in all 50 states of the US.
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Fleas can give other parasites, such as tapeworms, to your pet.
Statistics above provided by the CAPC