Vector-Borne Disease Screening

Here are the four vector-borne diseases that we test your pets for at Brook Farm Veterinary Center.

In order to screen your pet for these diseases, we used the most trusted pet-side comprehensive vector-borne disease screening test.

Though some pets show symptoms when infected with one of these diseases, others do not.

Ticks come in all shapes and sizes so it's important to learn about them.

Ticks can feed on mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Most ticks prefer to have a different host animal at each stage of their life, as shown here.

See why prevention is key to your pet's safety against ticks.

As a pet parent it is important to learn how ticks find their host so you and your pet can stay protected.

Ticks transmit pathogens that cause disease through the process of feeding.

As pet parents it's important we understand the ABC's of ticks.

Did you know that there are different types of ticks that we need to be concerned about as pet parents?

As a pet parent it is essential to understand the different parasitic diseases that can cause your pet discomfort.

We are sure you've heard of it, but do you know how Lyme disease can affect both you an your pet?

There are different signs of Lyme disease that are important to know as a pet parent.

Anaplasmosis is a disease that we need to be aware of as pet parents, so we can keep our pet's safe and protected.

There are different signs to watch out for, when dealing with a pet who may have anaplasmosis.

Ehrlichiosis is a disease that pet parents need to learn about to protect their furry companions.

Heartworm disease is a major concern among pet parents, and for good reason.

There are different stages of heartworms and it's important that we learn how to prevent them from harming our pets.

Thankfully these cannot be shared from your pet to you or your family, but always watch out for ticks.

Prevention is always the key to a happy and healthy life.

Let's face it, there are lots of myths and facts that need to be cleared up regarding ticks.