Canine Lyme Disease

Categories: Pets

- First recognized in the 1800s
- Diagnosed through blood tests
- Tick must remain attached for at least 12 hours for transmission
- Antibiotic treatment lasts three to four weeks
- Vaccine available
- Also known as borreliosis
- First recognized in dogs in 1984
- Prevention: flea and tick dips, and collars

Canine lyme disease is caused by common deer ticks carrying the borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Canine lyme disease can affect the heart, kidneys, and joints.
Symptoms
Symptoms of canine lyme disease usually occurs 2 to 5 months after initial exposure.
1. Fever between 103 and 105 degress
2. Lameness in legs
3. Swelling of the joints
4. Lethargy
Treatment

Treatment for Lyme disease consists of using either a tetracycline, penicillin, doxycycline or amoxicillin. Usually treatment is 14 days, but 30 days is recommended.
Disclaimer

The content of this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think your pet has Canine Lyme Disease, please consult your veterinarian.

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