Toward the formation of a Companion Animal Parasite Council for the Tropics (CAPCT)

Abstract

Abstract This letter advises the imminent formation of the Companion Animal Parasites Council for the Tropics (CAPCT). The CAPCT consists of region-specific (e.g., Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, Africa) experts comprising academics, veterinarians, parasitologists, physicians and allied industry partners that will work together to inform, guide and develop best-practice recommendations for the optimal diagnosis, treatment and control of companion animal parasites in the tropics, with the aim of protecting the health of pets and that of the public.

Keywords

• Dogs
• Cats
• Parasites
• Tropics
• Anthelmintic
• Deworming