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Vector-borne disease is on the rise everywhere, during every season. |
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This resource hub gives your clinic quick-access tools, data, and client-ready resources to detect vector-borne disease earlier, educate pet owners, and keep every patient protected year-round. |
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Did you know?
For tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis, low risk or no risk areas are a thing of the past.
Source: NIH National Center for Biotechnology Information
Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 U.S. states, with prevalence rising in both rural and urban areas.
Source: American Heartworm Society (AHS)
According to the World Health Organization, vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of infectious diseases globally and cause more than 700,000 human deaths each year.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Only 30–40% of dogs in the U.S. receive year-round heartworm prevention, despite ongoing exposure risk.
Source: AHS / CAPC Compliance Data
Ticks are now found in every state and territory in North America.
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
25% of heartworm-positive cats are indoor-only pets — mosquito exposure isn’t limited to the outdoors.
Source: American Heartworm Society (AHS)
Vector-Borne Disease Resources
VBD Pet Owner: FAQ Handout
VBD Pet Owner: Prevalence Map Poster
Case Study: Myrtle’s Tick-Borne Disease Pathogen Screening Result:To Hurtle Towards Treatment, or Not?
Case Study: Double Trouble: Doug’s Wellness Screening Revealed Unexpected Duo of Vector-Borne Diseases
VBD Social Media Tool Kit
The latest from our experts
Looking to learn more about feline heartworm diagnosis and treatment? Our experts have you covered.
Kelly Mitchell BSc., DVM, DVSc., DACVIM (SAIM) and Pablo David Jimenez Castro DVM, Ph.D. DACVM (Parasitology)
Understanding the updated American Heartworm Society guidelines, why and when to screen cats for heartworm infection.
Kelly Mitchell,
DVM, DVSc., DACVIM
Learn more on heartworm in feline patients, plus what has been updated in the American Heartworm Society guidelines on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.
Kelly Mitchell DVM DVSc., DACVIM and Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS)
This case-based session covers key information from the recently updated American Heartworm Society (AHS) and Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) guidelines, with a focus on testing, prevention, and clinical management. Gain practical insights to enhance your clinic’s preventive care for cats, streamline diagnostics, and improve client communication across the spectrum of care.
By Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS) and Holly Brown (DVM, PhD, DACVP)
Holly Brown (DVM, PhD, DACVP) and Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS)
By Holly Brown (DVM, PhD, DACVP) and Brad Ryan (MSc, DVM, MPH)
Dr. Brad Ryan and Dr. Holly Brown discuss anaplasmosis using a real case example and dig deep into diagnostic insights that help shed light on its rise and prevalence. Tune in and learn what this means for veterinary teams across the country…
Holly Brown (DVM, PhD, DAVCP) and Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS)
Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS) and Scott Weese (DVM, DVSc, DACVIM)
This case-based session explores increases in tick-borne disease pathogens in dogs — Ehrlichia spp., Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), and others — and why positive tests and disease incidence are on the rise.
By Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS) and Graham Bilbrough (MA, VetMB, CertVA, MRCBS)
A blog post outlining diagnostic options for today’s clinically relevant vector-borne disease pathogens
Track vector-borne disease trends in your area with the Companion Animal Parasite Council’s parasite prevalence maps
Confidently screen, detect, and diagnose with Antech’s comprehensive suite of vector-borne disease testing solutions.
Accuplex™
Confident canine screening for exposure to heartworm, Lyme C6, Ehrlichia spp., and Anaplasma spp., with reference lab quality and efficiency.
trūRapid™ FOUR
Rapid, reliable in-house screening for heartworm and canine antibodies to Lyme C6, Ehrlichia spp., and Anaplasma spp
Vector-Borne Disease (VBD) PCR Panels
Detect a broader range of vector-borne pathogens — including both endemic and emerging infectious agents — in canines and felines. For select pathogens, the panels also include a marker associated with potential resistance to atovaquone.
Feline Heartworm Testing
Antibody and antigen testing that helps identify exposure and infection early, even when clinical signs are vague or absent. Only Antech runs the profile that meets the American Heartworm Society recommendations.
