 Dog and cat owners, take note. The Companion Animal Parasite Council, or CAPSEA, offers these tips to staying healthy. Wash your hands well after playing with pets. Don't allow children to put dirt in their mouths. Pick up dog and cat waste from your yard daily. Cover home sandboxes. Use year-round parasite control on your dogs and cats. And have your pet tested for parasites by a veterinarian at least once a year. For more easy ways to keep your family and your pets healthy, visit petsandparasites.org.