STEPs—Simple Tools for Effective Protocols
Vector-borne Disease Screening
Protocol Implementation
Suggested vector-borne disease screening guidelines
SNAP® 4Dx® Test Screen your dog every year with the SNAP 4Dx Test to detect exposure to pathogens that cause heartworm disease, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.
Your pet’s screening result and what it means Depending on the results of your pet’s wellness screening, additional testing or therapies may be required.
Positive result The dog has been exposed and may be infected
? What to
Run additional tests to confirm infection
do next?
Clinical signs and/or laboratory findings indicate either
1 Diagnose
2 Treat
Self-limiting infection Dogs that have likely resolved their infection
Subclinical infection Infected dogs without any apparent signs of illness
Clinical disease Infected dogs with clinical signs that are recognizable
If necessary
3 Monitor
Retest in 1 year
4 Prevent
Discuss disease prevention strategies
Negative result Exposure unlikely
• Review benefits of prevention – preventives – vaccination • Retest in 1 year