Vector-borne diseases are on the move — changing local disease prevalence and increasing health risks for pets and people alike. In this episode of the Tails from the Lab podcast, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with internal medicine specialist and infectious disease expert Dr. Michelle Evason to explore the latest insights on tick- and mosquito-borne disease. 

Together, they discuss: 

• Why annual screening is critical for both dogs and cats 
• How changing climates and travel are expanding disease risks 
• The role of diagnostics in prevention, early detection, and antimicrobial stewardship 
• Practical strategies to help veterinarians communicate risk and value to pet owners

Whether you’re navigating tick-borne disease in your practice or looking to strengthen client conversations about preventive care, this episode delivers actionable takeaways to keep pets healthier, longer. 

Our guest today is Dr. Michelle Evason who is employed by Antech. We’re sharing this so you have full transparency about the relationships involved.

Tails from the Lab is a production of Antech Diagnostics. The intent of this podcast is to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are ultimately at the discretion of the attending veterinarian within the established veterinarian-patient-client relationship.